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Antigua: Candidates file nomination papers for Jan 18 Election
LOOP NEWS
The streets of Antigua and Barbuda were filled with music today as representatives from various political groups filed papers to be candidates in next month’s General Election.
'Jo Mersa' Marley dead at 31
JAMAICAN OBSERVER
FLORIDA, USA - Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, died on Tuesday of a reported asthma attack, according to South Florida radio station WZPP.
Trinidad pastor struck, killed by car driven by teenager
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - A pastor who was struck by a car on Friday night December 24, 2022, has died at hospital.
MovieTowne owner says Trinidad losing investment due to out-of-control crime
TRINIDAD GUARDIAN
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T - Crime in this country “is really out of control and is affecting business in a big way,” regional business tycoon Derek Chin has said.
Canada sanctions two former Haiti ministers accused of corruption
REUTERS
PORT OF PRINCE, Haiti – Canada will impose new sanctions on two former Haiti government ministers accused of corruption and protecting criminal gangs, Ottawa said yesterday, the latest in a string of sanctions against Haitian politicians and business leaders.
St Kitts & Nevis uncovers illegal marriage ring
LOOP NEWS
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis Dr Terrance Drew says the authorities have uncovered “a ring” resulting in illegal marriages taking place on the island and raising the possibility that the twin-island Federation is being used for human trafficking.
Jury finds Hugo Chavez's ex-nurse guilty of money laundering
MIAMI, Florida - The former nurse of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been found guilty of money laundering in connection to bribes paid by a billionaire media mogul to greenlight lucrative currency transactions when she served as the country's national treasurer.
Guyana announces salary increases for health care workers
LOOP NEWS
The Guyana government has announced adjustments to the salaries payable to specified positions within the health sector with President Dr Irfaan Ali saying that these adjustments “are on top of the eight per cent across-the-board increase already announced”.
Bermudians moving to Portugal has increased since Covid pandemic - Lawyer
HAMILTON, Bermuda - Bermudians are moving to Portugal in increasing numbers to take advantage of the European country’s residency options, a Portuguese lawyer said.
Guyana: Man electrocuted while putting up metal Christmas tree
LOOP NEWS
There was a tragic beginning to the Christmas Season for a family in Guyana as a 29-year-old man of Good Hope died after being electrocuted while putting up a 27-foot metal Christmas Tree at Lusignan.