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Ian strengthens to Cat 4 storm on its way toward Florida
CNN
FLORIDA, USA - Hurricane Ian has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it churns toward Florida, packing sustained winds of 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center says.
Cuba in the dark after Hurricane Ian knocks out power grid
AP
HAVANA, Cuba - Cuba remained in the dark early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out its power grid and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it hit the island’s western tip as a major storm.
Jamaican among 4 arrested in Nigeria's biggest cocaine bust
LOOP NEWS
A Jamaican national has been arrested in connection with what has been described as the biggest cocaine bust in Nigeria’s history.
Hurricane Fiona hits Turks & Caicos as Category 3 storm
REUTERS
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico/SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, (Reuters) – Hurricane Fiona bore down on Turks and Caicos Islands today as a powerful Category 3 storm, threatening to devastate the tiny Caribbean archipelago after cutting a path of destruction through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Haiti unrest worsens misery as residences face water shortage
REUTERS
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti– Thousands in Haiti faced water shortages after days of protest virtually halted distribution, eyewitnesses said yesterday, as an approaching storm caused more worry in the reeling country.
Bahamian politicians want Charles III to atone for ills of slavery
LOOP NEWS
As Charles III begins his reign as King of Great Britain and 14 other realms, politicians in The Bahamas said this new era of the monarchy is a perfect time for an apology and reparations to be given to those affected by colonialism.
Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, crime
REUTERS
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Residents of Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince sheltered at home yesterday as gun fire rung out, road blocks and burning tires were placed along city streets and protesters threw stones in an angry response to expected new fuel price hikes and crime.
Shark kills US tourist snorkeling in Bahamas
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A shark attacked and killed a United States cruise ship passenger who was snorkeling in waters around the Bahamas on Tuesday, according to authorities.
Trinidad teachers stay away over 4% offer
TRINIDAD EXPRESS
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T - The nation’s schools were all but abandoned by mid-morning yesterday, the first day of the new academic year, as thousands of teachers heeded their union’s call to “rest and reflect” on the Government’s four per cent wage increase offer.
Calypso icon Mighty Sparrow baptised in New York
CMC
NEW YORK, USA – The Mighty Sparrow, the undisputed Calypso King of the World, was baptised on Saturday at Far Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York.
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