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Gov’t undertakes emergency ghut clearing in anticipation of adverse weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In anticipation of adverse weather this week, teams at the Ministry for Communications and Works have undertaken work to ensure ghuts have been cleared ahead of expected rains.
UK PM announces general election for July 4, 2024; Labour favoured to win
LONDON, United Kingdom- United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the general election in the UK will be held on July 4, 2024.
Ex-legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering blasts tri-party Opposition
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- In his talk show programme, ‘Eyes on the Future of Our Nation’ aired on ZBVI 780 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, former legislator Dr Kedrick D. Pickering made some scathing allegations against the tri-party Opposition.
Vernon E. Malone’s ‘legacy will continue to influence our work’- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the life and contributions to the public service by the late former Commissioner of Police, legislator and attorney Mr Vernon E. Malone, who passed away on May 4, 2024, at the age of 76.
Jamaica Gleaner journalist killed in gun attack
JAMAICAN GLEANER
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The RJRGLEANER Communications Group said one of its journalists, Job Nelson was killed in a gun attack.
Haiti police to head security mission set to deploy by end of May
REUTERS
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti’s national police force will take charge of a much-awaited U.N.-backed security mission set to launch by the end of this month, Haiti’s transition council said yesterday.
German Politically motivated crimes increased in 2023
DW NEWS
BERLIN, Germany - Politically motivated crimes in Germany rose in 2023 more than in any year over the past two decades. War in the Middle East and increased political polarization at home both appear to have played a role.
US Iowa tornado leaves trail of wreckage and death
DW NEWS
IOWA, USA - The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from a tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms Tuesday. "Sadly, we can confirm that there have been fatalities with this tornado, also injuries have been sustained by residents here in the Greenfield area," Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla said.
Ireland, Norway & Spain to recognise Palestinian state
BBC NEWS
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced they will formally recognise a Palestinian state from May 28, 2024.
Amidst boycott pressure, TCI says tourism sector is thriving
LOOP NEWS
US tourists continue to have an insatiable appetite for the Turks and Caicos Islands even as some American politicians have called for the territory to be boycotted.
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