A significant British study has challenged the traditional practice of annual mammograms for breast cancer survivors, suggesting that less frequent screenings could be equally effective for women aged 50 and above. This new finding could have substantial implications for breast cancer follow-up care, potentially easing the burden of yearly tests. The study, led by Janet […]
Jonathan Scott Lehrer and Robert Snider Jr., American-born residents of Dominica, have been remanded to the Dominica State Prison on murder charges. The charges allege that between November 29 and December 2, 2023, in Bois Cotlette, Soufriere, they murdered eco-resort owners Daniel Langlois and his wife Dominique Marchand. The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Candia
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The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL) has announced a significant payout of $20 million in outstanding tax refunds, marking a historic move in the country’s financial management. This allocation, already designated to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), is scheduled for distribution in two phases: $10 million in December and the remaining $10 million between January
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Professor Edward Baugh, a distinguished figure in Caribbean literature, has passed away at the age of 87, just shy of his 88th birthday. His death marks a significant loss for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region. Culture Minister Olivia Grange, in a statement, acknowledged Professor Baugh’s immense contributions to literature, particularly his focus on West
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Roger Nyhus has been appointed as the new United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. A prominent Seattle business leader, Nyhus was nominated by President Joe Biden in September 2022 and received unanimous Senate approval for the position last month. His ambassadorial role extends to Barbados, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Antigua
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Sixteen women, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), are set to receive grant awards through a collaborative effort by the CARICOM Secretariat, the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP), and the Spotlight Initiative. This initiative is part of the “Upskilling GBV Survivors with Economic Empowerment and Personal Development Skills as A Means of Ensuring That These Women
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a global shortfall in the application of taxes on unhealthy products like alcohol and sugary sweetened beverages (SSBs). Despite the potential of such taxes to promote healthier choices, most countries aren’t leveraging them effectively. The data reveals that while some countries tax SSBs, often water is taxed as
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The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is convening an emergency meeting today to address the intensifying dispute between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region. This longstanding conflict, centered on an oil-rich area, has escalated following a referendum held by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which Guyana perceives as a move towards annexation. Various Caricom heads of states
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Environmental watchdogs have raised serious accusations against The Blue Formula, a Mexico-based startup, for allegedly selling a health supplement made from endangered totoaba fish. This situation poses a concerning intersection of international trade law violations, conservation worries, and the ethics of wildlife exploitation. The product in question is a collagen powder, derived from totoaba fish,
Russian lawmakers have set the date for the country’s 2024 presidential election as March 17, potentially paving the way for Vladimir Putin to secure a fifth term. The Federation Council, Russia’s upper house, unanimously approved this decision. Valentina Matviyenko, the Council’s speaker, acknowledged that this signifies the beginning of the election campaign. While Putin has
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