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Haycraft family honours late Peter Haycraft through monetary gift to HLSCC
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The family of the late businessman, philanthropist, and avid sailor Mr Peter Haycraft, OBE is honouring his legacy by supporting young people pursuing careers in the marine industry through a monetary gift to the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies.
'These crashes are warnings'- Sandra Phillip-Hodge
ROAD TWN, Tortola, VI- Commentator, local author and 'prayer warrior' Sandra Phillip-Hodge has said the “unprecedented” vehicular accidents in the [British] Virgin Islands may be a warning from God and survivors should submit to Him.
Vincy Mas: Revellers enjoy J’ouvert 2023
LOOP NEWS
The streets of Kingstown were jam-packed on Carnival Monday as Vincentians and visitors to St Vincent and the Grenadines participated in J’ouvert celebrations.
Trump loses immunity shield in defamation lawsuit
BBC NEWS
Ex-President Donald Trump can be held liable for disparaging comments he made about a woman who accused him of rape, the US Department of Justice has said.
No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said there must be a way to reduce the cost of electricity in the Virgin Islands (VI), adding that the cost reductions must not only be for businesses but also for households in the territory.
Jamaica: Priest charged for alleged sexual abuse of minor
JAMAICAN GLEANER
PORTMORE, Jamaica - A Portmore, St Catherine Roman Catholic priest has been charged on allegations of sexual abuse in relation to a minor.
Argentina police officers jailed for life for racial killing
DW NEWS
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - A Court in Argentina on Tuesday sentenced three police officers to life imprisonment for the racially motivated killing of Lucas González, a teenager, in November 2021.
Dutch government collapses over immigration policy dispute
CNN
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Monday he would step down as leader of the country’s ruling party and leave politics, after his government collapsed over immigration policy, Dutch national broadcaster and CNN affiliate NOS reported.
Brazilian police hunting Guyanese gold miner for alleged money laundering
DEMERARA WAVES
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - A Guyanese gold miner is wanted by Brazilian Federal Police for allegedly being involved in laundering at least US$16.9 million (R$80 million) from illegal gold sales through shell companies in Brazil, according to reports in the neighboring South American nation.
Paparazzi sighting of American actor Cuba M. Gooding Jr on JvD!
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI - While most residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are not starstruck as the Islands remains the playground for the rich and famous, there was a sighting yesterday July 10, 2023, of American superstar actor Cuba M. Gooding Jr.
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