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Junior Minister of Education Looks Forward to New School Year

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS — The Hon. Troy Liburd, Junior Minister of Education said he is pleased for the start of the 2022/2023 school year which promises to be an exciting one. Mr. Liburd was delivering remarks at the Back To School Convocation 2022 to herald in the new academic year. The event, which was held at the […]

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T&T: Mother Charged with Murdering Her 7-Year-Old Daughter

By Santana Salmon A 25-year-old Trinidadian mother who allegedly strangled her seven-year-old daughter last weekend, has been charged with murder. Deniel Rechier, of Palo Seco, appeared in a Siparia Magistrate on Friday charged with the murder of Mckenzie Hope Rechier, whose body was found on a mattress at her home. Police said they had received […]

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New York Immigration Advocates Demand More Support for Caribbean Asylum Seekers

NEW YORK (CMC) – A coalition of immigration advocates, allies and elected officials are demanding that federal, state and city governments in the United States step up efforts to provide Caribbean and other asylum seekers being bused to New York City from Texas with the necessary services and support to ensure they are able to […]

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WORLD VIEW: Ukraine Nuke Plant, Pakistan Floods, Fuel Leaks Stalls NASA Launch, More

  Today’s Headlines IAEA chief says mission to big Ukraine nuclear plant on way BERLIN (AP) — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday that the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s long-awaited expert mission to the Zaporizhzhia power plant in…Read More International aid reaches flood-ravaged Pakistan ISLAMABAD (AP) — International aid was reaching Pakistan […]

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Police Investigating Highway Killing of 2 Colombian Journalists

BOGOTA, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Two journalists were shot to death by unknown assailants on a motorcycle, who attacked them while they were traveling in a car on a highway in northern Colombia, police said on Sunday. Leiner Montero, the director of an online radio station, and Dilia Contreras, the director of an online news […]

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Castillo’s Sister-in-Law Jailed Over Corruption Allegations

Followers of Yenifer Paredes, the sister-in-law of President Pedro Castillo, demonstrate in front of the court where the judicial hearing of preventive detention is taking place, for her alleged participation in corruption crimes in Lima, Peru, August 26, 2022. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda R LIMA, Aug 28 (Reuters) – The sister-in-law of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was […]

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Brazil Election: Bolsonaro and Lula Trade Insults in First Debate

BBC- Brazil’s right-wing President, Jair Bolsonaro, and leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have taken part in a fiery first television debate ahead of October’s general election. Mr Bolsonaro accused the former president of having led the most corrupt government in Brazil’s history. Lula, in turn, said Mr Bolsonaro had destroyed Brazil. Opinion polls […]

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner: Protesters and Police Clash Near Argentina Vice-President’s Home

BBC- Thousands of protesters have rallied in Argentina in support of Vice-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who denies corruption charges. They gathered outside her home in the capital Buenos Aires, tearing down barriers and clashing with police. At least five police officers were injured, and four protesters were arrested, local media report. Prosecutors want the […]

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UK: Notting Hill Afro-Carbbean Carnival Back After 2 Year Hiatus

Londoners have taken to the streets in their thousands this weekend, as Notting Hill Carnival returned to the capital for the first time since 2019. The legendary event, which celebrates Caribbean culture and its influence on London’s heritage, takes place on the August bank holiday weekend every year, and today (Monday, August 29) will be […]

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OAS Offering Scholarship 2022 in Partnership with CISE POLI

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (August 26, 2022) — The Ministry of Human Resources is pleased to inform you that the Organization of American States (OAS) in collaboration with the Construction Innovation and Sustainable Engineering Consortium at the Politecnico di Milan (CISE POLIMI) is offering scholarships for OAS member states. The following two courses will be offered […]

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