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Stratcom: 60 pounds of illegal cannabis seized at airport
ANTIGUA OBSERVER
OSBOURN, Antigua & Barbuda- Police Seized 60 pounds of cannabis at the V.C. Bird International Airport on Tuesday.
Veteran journalist Barbara Gayle murdered a day before son’s birthday
JAMAICA OBSERVER
ST. CATHERINE, Jamaica- For more than five decades Barbara Gayle reported matters — some of them the most gruesome murders — from the island’s courts. On Monday afternoon, in a cruel twist of irony, the veteran journalist became a victim of murder, plunging the nation into shock at what has been described as a senseless and brutal act.
RSS investigates WhatsApp scam trend in region
LOOP NEWS
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados- The Regional Security System (RSS) is alerting the public about numerous WhatsApp scams which have severely impacted persons across the region.
Supermarket employee found guilty of 25 counts of forgery and uttering
ANTIGUA OBSERVER
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- A former employee of Cost Pro supermarket — who forged the signatures of a number of Customs Officers after unstuffing containers and presenting receipts for payment — was found guilty of 25 counts of forgery and uttering by a servant in the High Court.
IMF says Haiti’s economy will stabilise at 1.5% next year
CMC
WASHINGTON, United States- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Haiti’s growth is projected to be barely positive in 2025 and will stabilise at only 1.5 per cent over the medium term pending further improvements in the security outlook.
Barbados confirms two adult cases of Oropouche Virus
LOOP NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados.
NLM to contest 2025 election in bold bid for change in SVG
ST. VINCENT TIMES
The National Liberation Movement (NLM) of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the voice of change and transformation – offers itself to the people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as the only viable alternative for our people, to take the country further into the future with hope, prosperity and sustainable growth for ALL, we have listened to Vincentians near and far who very unhappy with the status quo on both sides of the political divide.
Two Caribbean women named to BBC's 100 Women 2024
LOOP NEWS
Two Caribbean women have been recognized among the BBC's 100 Women list for 2024.
United Nations adapting its operations in Haiti to ensure critical humanitarian aid delivery
CMC
NEW YORK, New York, USA- The United Nations Tuesday said it is adapting its operations in Haiti to ensure the continued delivery of critical humanitarian programs to the population. The UN also announced that it is continuing to provide assistance to Cuba, one month after Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, as well as two earthquakes, struck the eastern and western parts of the country.
Safest Caribbean destinations 2024
CARIBBEAN NEWS NOW
NEW YORK, New York, USA- Travel magazine Travel and World Tour (TWT) published the list of the safest Caribbean destinations last week, noting that these islands are “ideal for travellers seeking peace of mind.”