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Dominican Republic urged to stop deporting Haitis fleeing gang violence
AP
DAJABON, Dominican Republic - Human rights activists are calling on the Dominican Republic’s government for a temporary reprieve in deportations as neighbouring Haiti’s crisis spirals and people attempt to flee over the closed border from a surge in deadly gang violence.
Local author Kenisha A. Sprauve to launch 'Kimmy Goes' series on Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local author Mrs Kenisha A. Sprauve will be launching her book series titled, ‘Kimmy Goes’ on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
UN Rights body told Guyanese nationals will decide on death penalty
LOOP NEWS
Guyana has told the United Nations Human Rights Committee that its citizens will decide on the issue of the death penalty, even as there are no plans by the government to boost the capacity to execute anyone under the current laws.
Hong Kong’s new law is 'final nail in coffin', say critics
BBC NEWS
Western leaders, the UN and rights groups have joined a chorus of criticism of Hong Kong's new security law, saying it further erodes freedoms.
Opposition vows to support government in matters relating to CoI reforms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Members in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) have vowed to support the government over what was referred to as a ‘perfect storm’ over several issues in the VI, including matters related to the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report.
‘Some businesses feel workers should just be glad they have a job’- Cromwell Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that when considering what the minimum wage should be like, more value needs to be placed on the employer as he gets the feeling more of the emphasis is often given to the employer.
Mika Barry Season 3 filled with lies, propaganda & erroneous information?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The popular entertainment video show ‘Mika Barry’ hit the social media airways last week with a 3-day special episode that began March 15, 2024.
Horse racing returning to STT with record $115K purse; VI racing stalled
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – Horse racing will be returning to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), with a record $115,000 purse. Meanwhile, legal challenges with the race track in the [British] Virgin Islands persist at the detriment of the 'Sport of Kings'.
Illicit finance sanctions units to be established in VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands is one of the British Overseas Territories where sanctions units will be established to tackle illicit finance.
Scores turn out to Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Jr Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries, Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) says solutions will come for the issues facing Paraquita Bay in areas of agriculture, as scores of persons turned out for the Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibition and Market 2024 hosted at the estate.
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