Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has announced a new policy that will see the prohibition of cleaning fish on the beaches of Buccament Bay, St. Vincent. This decision comes as the island prepares for the opening of the new Sandals Resort, scheduled to launch on March 27th. The announcement was made on the Star Radio show […]
In response to the recent surge in criminal activity in Saint Lucia, Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order on the island. The Prime Minister has condemned the recent spate of shootings that have not only terrorized communities but also resulted
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In a significant development related to the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise, a former US government drug enforcement agent has been sentenced to life in prison by a Miami court. Haitian-American Joseph Vincent, 58, received the sentence following his guilty plea for participating in the plot against the late president. Before receiving his life
An overturned vessel identified as ‘Gulfstream’ has become the source of an environmental disaster off the coast of Canoe Bay in Tobago, causing significant damage to the island’s lesser-known Flying Coral Reef. As the country gears up for Carnival celebrations next week, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) braces for the incident to escalate to
For the first time in over two decades, Mexico has eclipsed China to become the leading single nation source of imports to the United States. This significant change in trade dynamics is attributed to the escalating diplomatic and trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, alongside concerted efforts by U.S. companies to diversify their supply chains
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Major cities across Haiti were brought to a standstill on Monday as demonstrators clashed with police, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The widespread protests saw the closure of banks, schools, and government agencies in the northern and southern regions of the country, with public transportation paralyzed due to roads being blocked
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Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL), a prominent cement manufacturer in Trinidad and Tobago, has declared an increase in cement prices due to escalating manufacturing costs. Effective from February 19, the new pricing structure will see the cost of various cement products rise, impacting both consumers and the construction industry. The price for a 42.5 kilogram (kg)
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In a devastating financial blow to approximately 50,000 Jamaicans, the Ponzi scheme known as Warner Media Jamaica collapsed on January 29th, leaving investors grappling with significant losses. The scheme, which had been operational for just over a year, marks a significant instance of financial fraud in the country. Victims of the scheme, many of whom
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The United States government has reinstated sanctions on Venezuela following a decision by the Venezuelan Supreme Court to uphold a 15-year ban on main opposition candidate María Corina Machado from participating in the presidential election scheduled for this year. This move marks a significant shift from the stance taken in October 2023 when the U.S.
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has introduced a comprehensive set of resources titled “HEARTS in the Americas: Compendium of essential clinical tools 2023.” This collection is designed to assist healthcare teams across the Americas in improving the management of cardiovascular risk conditions and hypertension in primary healthcare settings. The compendium offers tools for accurate
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