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Trinidad local gov’t elections 2023 ends in tie
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T - It is 7-7. In the 14 corporations, both the United National Congress (UNC) and the People’s National Movement (PNM) maintained control of their respective corporations.
At least three dead in DR after explosion near capital
REUTERS
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - At least three people died yesterday and dozens more injured after an explosion near the Dominican Republic capital, authorities in the Caribbean country said.
Germany’s Cabinet approves a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis sale, possession
AP
BERLIN, Germany - Germany’s Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to liberalize rules on cannabis, setting the scene for the European Union’s most populous member to decriminalize possession of limited amounts and allow members of “cannabis clubs” to buy the substance for recreational purposes.
North Korea says US soldier fled because of racism in army
BBC
PYONGYANG, North Korea - North Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the army.
Powerboat burns in West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A powerboat was destroyed by fire in West End, Tortola early this morning, Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
Influx of Sargassum seaweed will continue until October 2023- Argel A. Horten
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Marine Biologist and Environmental Officer II Ms Argel Horton has said that, according to satellite tracking, the influx of sargassum seaweed into the Virgin Islands will continue but the volume will be moderate until October 2023.
UPDATE: Deputy Premier reports of ‘very successful’ 1st trade mission to Guyana
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After meeting with top officials in Guyana, including its President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali, Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE has reported on a “very successful” trade mission to Guyana by a 17-member delegation from the Virgin Islands from July 30 to August 4, 2023.
Texas sexual assault fugitive captured @ Cyril E. King Airport in STT
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - Allen Eugene Hall, a 29-year-old fugitive wanted in the State of Texas, was apprehended at Cyril E. King Airport on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
'I travelled next to a dog in coach' to Guyana- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While waving her tickets, which she said were for an airplane coach seat, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has dispelled rumours of first-class travels on the public purse by the VI delegation on its recent trade mission to Guyana.
Water disruption for 4 hours in RT today to fix broken pipeline- W&SD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of Tortola are notified that the water supply will be shut off in the Road Town area from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM today, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
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