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Dominica affected by heavy flooding again
ST LUCIA NEWS ONLINE
Dominica, still recovering after being ravaged by Tropical Storm Erika, is again experiencing flooding as a result of heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Grace, according to media reports.
Trinidadian family sentenced to 418 years in US prison
NEW YORK (CMC) – A Trinidadian couple and their daughter, accused of conning 19 Caribbean immigrants in the United States of more than US$1.8 million, have been sentenced to a total of 418 years in prison.
Cuba to pardon over 3,500 prisoners ahead of Pope's visit
CNN
HAVANA, Cuba- Cuba will free 3,522 prisoners ahead of Pope Francis' visit next week to the Caribbean island, the Cuban government announced Friday.
UPDATE: At least 20 dead in Dominica due to Tropical Storm Erika
By CARLISLE JNO BAPTISTE and DANICA COTO
ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Rescue crews jumped off boats and trudged Saturday through mud, rocks and uprooted trees to reach communities cut off by a tropical storm that killed at least 20 people and left nearly 50 missing in the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica.
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin again to win 200m world championship gold
THE GUARDIAN
Usain Bolt has done it again, winning his fourth consecutive world 200m title with a display of supreme confidence in his fastest time since the Olympic final at London 2012.
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to 100m title at IAAF World Championship
THE GUARDIAN
BEIJING, China- Over darkened Beijing skies, a moment of blinding light. For two years Justin Gatlin has been the undisputed king of sprinting as well as athletics’ most controversial character, but cometh the hour, cometh Usain Bolt – but by the narrowest of margins.
New visa system for Haitians
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – The Dominica government says it will soon announce a new visa system for Haitians wanting to enter the island.
Venezuela demands Guyana immediately corrects maritime boundary
DEMERARA WAVES
Venezuela is formally demanding that Guyana immediately corrects an aspect of its maritime boundary related to the Essequibo River.
Brazil police 'killed hundreds' in Rio - Amnesty
BBC NEWS
Campaign group Amnesty International says Brazil's military police have been responsible for more than 1,500 deaths in the city of Rio de Janeiro in the last five years.
Bolt not among 'suspicious' athletes - BBC
JAMAICA GLEANER
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has been excluded from a list of more than 800 athletes who it is alleged that between 2001 and 2012 returned blood tests described by experts as "highly suggestive of doping or at the very least abnormal", according to the BBC.
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