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Grenada Gov't moving to tighten legislation against gun crimes
LOOP
SAINT GEORGES, Grenada - Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has signaled his intention to table legislation to deal with the escalation of criminal activities in Grenada, particularly gun-related crimes.
France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit
AP
PARIS, France - King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France on Wednesday meant to highlight the friendship between the two nations with great pomp, after the trip was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension changes.
US soldiers face South Korea drug probe after police raid army bases
CNN
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean police have arrested two people and questioned more than a dozen American soldiers on suspicion of smuggling and distributing synthetic cannabis after raiding two US army bases.
Relatives want release of Jamaican woman imprisoned in error
JAMAICAN GLEANER
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Relatives of a 33-year-old St Andrew mother who remains in prison amid an error by court officials, as she was offered bail over six years ago pending an appeal, are calling for the relevant authorities to intervene.
'Nobody wants to go to Social Development' for assistance– Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), says being back in the Ministry and Government in a post-Commission of Inquiry (CoI) era is now much different.
HoA repeals 'offending sections' of controversial 'Greedy Bill'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After promises on the 2023 campaign trail to revisit the "offending sections" of the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021, legislators in the House of Assembly today, September 19, 2023, successfully made amendments to the bill, which is now renamed Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Bill 2021.
Reynaldo A. C. Hewlett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reynaldo A.C. Hewlett, who has faced several charges for burglary over the years, was earlier this month ordered deported from the territory by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
STT man strikes seven cars in attempt to evade police
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS - What started as a simple traffic violation for not wearing a seatbelt escalated into a high-speed police chase, multiple collisions, and felony charges against Kenneth Rogers. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when police were conducting traffic checks on Turpentine Roadway.
TAG unveils Changan Auto to VI market @ grand reception
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- A large number of persons flocked the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) in Slaney on September 15, 2023, for the grand introduction of Changan Auto, a distinguished addition to TAG’s impressive lineup of automotive brands.
Industrial Volleyball League (IVL) 2023 serves off with 4 games today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The highly anticipated Industrial Volleyball League organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) serves off today, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with 4 games at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.
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