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El Salvador’s Abortion Ban: ‘I Was Sent to Prison for Suffering a Miscarriage’

By Will Grant BBC News, San Salvador, El Salvador The news from the US that women face tighter restrictions on abortion has been felt in El Salvador, which itself has very strict laws preventing access. In February, four women sat down before the full glare of El Salvador’s press. Between them, they had served nearly […]

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Texas Migrant Deaths: At Least 46 Found Dead in Abandoned Truck

By Angelica Casas, in San Antonio, & Leo Sands BBC News At least 46 people have been found dead in an abandoned lorry on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. A fire official said 16 people, including four children, had also been taken to hospital. The survivors were “hot to the touch” and suffering from […]

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Nevis Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs Launches Maternity Guide

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (June 27, 2022) — Expectant mothers and new mothers on Nevis will be able to benefit from a maternity guide, the first of its kind, which was launched on Friday, June 24, 2022. The booklet was produced by the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs, through its Community Health Nursing Services and the Alexandra […]

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Taiwan Ambassador Lauds Ministry of Education for Sensitising Children to Recycling Needs

  BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, June 27, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Michael Chau-Horng Lin, is lauding the efforts of  the Federation’s Ministries of Education and Environment in making children aware of the importance of recycling waste that is generated in the country. Ambassador Lin had, on Friday […]

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Nevis: Water Services To Be Interrupted in St. John’s Area

The Nevis Water Department wishes to advise the general public of a water interruption on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the St. John’s area. Please note that the areas to be affected by the interruption are: Pond Hill, Cox, Meade’s Pasture, Maynard Ground, Maynard Hill, Clay […]

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Record: Jamaican-American Woman Receives University Degree at 96

By Santana Salmon CNW- Jamaican American Violet Edwards has become the oldest African-American to receive a university degree at 96 years and 263 days old. Mercy College, New York conferred the degree to Violet on Saturday, June 25. In addition to being the oldest African American Violet is the 5th oldest person in the world […]

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WORLD VIEW: G-7-More Ukraine Aid, US Abortion Chaos, Japan Heat Wave, Basketball Star in Russian Court, More

Trending | View in Browser June 27, 2022 Here is today’s selection of top stories from The Associated Press at this hour to begin your day.  Today’s Headlines G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for Ukraine ELMAU, Germany (AP) — Leading economic powers conferred by video link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on […]

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Caribbean American Legislators Outraged Over Abortion Ban

By Santana Salmon CNW- Caribbean American legislators in New York on Friday expressed profound outrage over the United States Supreme Court’s ruling in overturning the almost 50-year-old landmark case Roe v. Wade that gives women a constitutional right to an abortion. Three of the conservative judges, who were appointed by former US President Donald J. […]

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Skytrax Awards: Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport  Named Best in Caribbean

By Santana Salmon The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago says the Piarco International Airport has been declared the Best Airport in the Caribbean by Skytrax. The declaration was made by the Skytrax World Airport Awards for 2022. Skytrax World Airport Star Rating, which was introduced 20 years ago, has become a global benchmark of […]

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Colombia: Largest Americas Ocean Reef Restoration Project Underway

The marine treasures of Colombia are often overlooked, as the country is known more for its mountains and the colourful towns that dot its coffee region. But just below the waves, a vibrant undersea world with over a thousand square kilometres of coral reef awaits those who take the plunge.  Yet this improbable marine wonder […]

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