In a significant development to boost agricultural collaboration, Ambassador of Colombia to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, William Bush, met with Minister of Agriculture Saboto Caesar on Tuesday, January 30th. This meeting marks a pivotal step in strengthening the agricultural ties between St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and Colombia. During the meeting, Minister Caesar […]
In a significant move to bolster regional security, twenty-four police and military officers from the Regional Security System (RSS) Member States are set to enhance their skills in counter-terrorism tactics. The four-week training, known as the Counter Terrorism Tactical Response Course (CT-TAC), is being hosted by the RSS Training Institute and funded by the 11th
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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israeli forces, reportedly disguised as civilian women and medical workers, stormed a hospital in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. This incident, which took place at the Ibn Sina Hospital in the town of Jenin, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised
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In a significant development concerning the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs in the Caribbean, the European Union (EU) has reportedly voiced apprehensions, particularly targeting Dominica’s low-cost/high-volume model. The concerns were raised during a meeting in Dominica, attended by EU representatives and heads of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Units, as per a report by Investment Migration
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In a bold move to revitalize the capital, Minister of Urban Development, Benarva Browne, has announced plans to commence open space development and green area renovation in Kingstown this year. This initiative aims to create green spaces and grow trees, combatting the island’s increasing urban heat. While the project promises significant environmental and social benefits,
Radio stations in Haiti were inundated with calls from concerned citizens following a Kenyan court’s decision to block the deployment of a United Nations-backed police force intended to combat the escalating gang violence in Haiti. The court’s ruling has heightened uncertainty and fear in Haiti, where gangs are increasingly exerting control over the capital, Port-au-Prince,
Guyana is actively participating in regional peace efforts, as highlighted by President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement regarding the Joint Commission of the Foreign Ministers and technical persons meeting in Brazil. Guyanese Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd, is leading a delegation to meet with Venezuelan officials, demonstrating Guyana’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and stable region.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social and Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) is advocating for the reinstatement of a departmental order that simplifies the process for law enforcement officials to access firearms. This call was made by ASP Gideon Dickson, the head of the association, during a press conference at Riverside Plaza in East Port of
In groundbreaking research, gene therapy has enabled several children with inherited deafness to hear, marking a significant advance in medical science. A recent small study in China documented considerable hearing restoration in five out of six children treated. Similarly, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reported improvements in an 11-year-old boy, and earlier this month, Chinese
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Kenneth Eugene Smith, an Alabama inmate, faces the prospect of being the first person in the United States to be executed using nitrogen hypoxia, a method never before employed. The U.S. Supreme Court has already denied Smith’s request for a stay, rejecting his claim that a second execution attempt following a failed lethal injection in
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