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Caribbean countries decline on World Press Freedom Index
LOOP CARIBBEAN
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago - Caribbean countries regressed on this year’s Press Freedom Index, which was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) today.
Man dies after being placed in headlock on NYC subway
AP
NEW YORK, USA — A man who had been shouting at people aboard a New York City subway train died after fellow riders tackled him and one put him in a headlock that lasted until his body went limp, according to police officials and video of the encounter.
Wrongfully convicted Massachusetts man gets $13M settlement
AP NEWS
BOSTON, USA — A Massachusetts man who spent 32 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of setting a fire that killed eight people will receive $13 million from the city where he was arrested.
Two killed during riots in Suriname
LOOP NEWS
Two men were killed during a shootout with police after gunmen fired upon and set fire to a police station in Pikin Saron, south of the capital Paramaribo, on Tuesday.
Minnesota senator appears topless while casting vote over Zoom
BBC NEWS
A lawmaker in Minnesota has gone viral on social media for briefly appearing shirtless while casting a vote on a Zoom call.
E.E./LL Community police bridges gap, drives business enterprises
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI -RVIPF Community Officers within East End and Long Look District continue their efforts to forge relationships in these communities by offering an opportunity for businesses online and in stores to showcase their wares.
2 police officers to represent RVIPF @ King’s Coronation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin and Acting Inspector Jacqueline Tom will represent the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at events to mark the coronation of Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to take place in London on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
‘Greedy Bill’ can be amended rather than repealed– Hon Julian Fraser RA
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for the ‘Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021’, to be amended rather than repealed, given only sections of the law require changes.
Recommendations by elections observers should be implemented early- Gov Rankin
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has shared his belief that there should be no ‘last minute’ changes to the Elections Act.
Cabinet to soon make decision on repealing sections of ‘greedy bill’ - Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has affirmed that as soon as he returns from a planned trip to London, the offending sections of the Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021 nicknamed the ‘Greedy Bill’ will be repealed.
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