Browne elated by official UWI Five Islands announcement

Browne elated by official UWI Five Islands announcement

By Robert A. Emmanuel Describing the decision to establish the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus as one of the most significant accomplishments of his administration’s tenure, Prime Minister Gaston Browne and his entire Cabinet were in a state of excitement, yesterday, after Sir Hilary Beckles made the official announcement that the […]

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 Trump delays plan for ICE to arrest over 2,040 undocumented family members in deportation raids

Trump delays plan for ICE to arrest over 2,040 undocumented family members in deportation raids

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has delayed the planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests of more than 2,040 undocumented family members. Trump said the raids, expected to take place Sunday, are delayed by two weeks after a request by “Democrats.” “At the request of Democrats, I have delayed the Illegal […]

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 UWI Has Unanimously Approved Antigua Campus Says PM

UWI Has Unanimously Approved Antigua Campus Says PM

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says UWI will write to Antigua on Monday or Tuesday this week confirming the fourth landed campus at Five Islands. Browne disclosed over the weekend that the vice chancellor of the University already conveyed to him the good news on Friday. “Sir Hilary (Beckles) called myself and the honourable attorney general […]

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 ACM Condemns Attacks on Media in Haiti

ACM Condemns Attacks on Media in Haiti

The Association of Caribbean MediaWorkers (ACM) is deeply saddened by the killing of Haitian journalist, Pétion Rospide following protests on Monday, June 10, 2019. The ACM is concerned about the safety of journalists, especially during increased tensions and violence throughout the country. We call on the relevant authorities to launch an investigation to identify the […]

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 Thirty illegal immigrants rescued off Deshaies, Guadeloupe

Thirty illegal immigrants rescued off Deshaies, Guadeloupe

L’information est parvenue aux pompiers à 7h18, signalant qu’un voilier s’était échoué sur les récifs de l’îlet Tête à l’anglais. Immédiatement, des navires de secours et des douanes se sont rendus sur le site. Dans cette embarcation se trouvaient 26 personnes, à priori toutes originaires d’Haïti, selon les premiers témoignages recueillies par les forces de […]

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 First LGBT pride celebration comes to Saint Lucia

First LGBT pride celebration comes to Saint Lucia

(PRESS RELEASE) — The Saint Lucia pride committee has launched a logo and theme in preparation for the country’s first ever public LGBT pride celebration. This marks a historic occasion for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on Saint Lucia. The logo features a heart-shaped splash in rainbow colours and black, reflecting the diversity of […]

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 Barbados PM announces sale of LIAT shares

Barbados PM announces sale of LIAT shares

The Barbados government Tuesday night formally announced plans to sell its shares in the cash strapped regional airline, LIAT, but insisted that it was committed to regional transportation and would continue to hold minimum shares in the Antigua-based carrier. Barbados along with Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines are the […]

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