Hot air in the House over ‘JP’ Bill

News Sean Douglas 7 Hrs Ago Barataria/San Juan MP Saddam Hosein speaking during the October 10 sitting of the Lower House. - Photo by Grevic Alvarado IT WAS supposed to be a simple bill – to reinstate justices of the peace (JPs) and others as...

STREET VIBES – OCTOBER 10TH, 2025

From the streets to the campaign trail, Calixte “Kakal” Xavier is trading his police badge for a political platform. On Wednesday’s edition of NewsMaker Live, the endorsed UWP candidate for Vieux-Fort North spoke about his journey growing up in...

Ruger celebrates global tours amid criticisms

Afrobeats sensation Ruger has responded to ongoing criticism, asserting that negative comments only fuel his ambition. In a statement on X, the singer expressed frustration with those who dismiss his growth and accomplishments, while thanking fans...

Sanctuary: Why Portland And Venezuela Are In Washington’s Crosshairs

Above photo: ALBA athletes in Venezuela. Sanctuary City Portland, Oregon was my sanctuary as a teenager. I was a weird kid, a label I mostly embraced. But being different in my hometown rural north Idaho was exhausting. When I needed to recharge...

Thomas United masters pick up win in goodwill series in Suriname

GUYANA’S Thomas United Masters football side on Saturday captured a 2-nil win over Surinamese Masters side Sportivo as part of their goodwill series. Anthony Stanton stepped up in the 5th minute of play to give them the lead before Christopher...

Shyne to deliver keynote at Island Music Conference 2026

The Island Music Conference (IMC) has announced that Grammy Award-winning artist and Belizean politician Shyne will headline its 2026 edition as the keynote speaker. He is set to deliver his address, titled “From Stage to State”, on February 26,...

American Airlines flight fails to land in St Kitts and Nevis due to Hurricane Jerry

St Kitts and Nevis: American Airlines daily flight AA318 (737-800) from Miami failed to land at Robert L Bradshaw International Airport, St Kitts on Friday. Due to inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Jerry, the flight made two failed...

Despite scandals, clergy say Eric Adams’ faith partnerships revitalized NYC aid services

NEW YORK (RNS) — As New York City Mayor Eric Adams prepares to leave office this fall, after suspending his reelection bid amid outcry over a scandal-ridden mayorship, he leaves behind a new network of faith leaders mobilized by his crisis...

IICA and FAO convene regional conference on advancements in sweet potato cultivation to enhance food security and climate adaptation

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reaffirmed their dedication to promoting agricultural innovation and fostering regional partnerships by hosting the inaugural...

Experts: The key ‘unknowns’ of overshooting the 1.5C global-warming limit

Last week, around 180 scientists, researchers and legal experts gathered in Laxenburg, Austria to attend the first-ever international conference focused on the controversial topic of climate “overshoot”. This hypothesised scenario would see global...

Windies beaten by 74 runs in Mirpur

The West Indies suffered a heavy 74-run defeat to Bangladesh in the first of three One Day Internationals against the Tigers, held on Saturday, October 18 at Mirpur. This series presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to earn vital points as...

The best options for your winter sun holiday this year, from Tenerife to Oman

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Tribute to a Fallen Soldier: Augustus “Gus” Small

By Cletus I. Springer Arlington County in Virginia, USA is arguably best known as the home of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). It’s an impressive 639-acre landscape dotted with thousands of uniformly spaced, low rise tombstones, set firmly...

The top 10 trending destinations for Canadians in 2026 unveiled in new report

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Guide Travel Travel International Skyscanner's latest survey points to a rising interest in alpine escapes and domestic travel Terceira Island in Azores, Portugal is a beautiful place to visit and one of the top 10...

CHOISEUL ARTS CENTRE REOPENS TO REVIVE LOCAL CRAFT AND TOURISM

Choiseul’s creativity is back on display! The Choiseul Arts and Craft Centre officially reopened on Thursday, promising to transform the area into a vibrant hub for local artisans, skills development, and tourism growth. Government officials say...

Barbados PM urges Commonwealth to play leading role in safeguarding democracy

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Wednesday urged the 56-member Commonwealth grouping to lead by example and demonstrate that democracy, even in the most trying times, remains the fairest and most effective path to...

Book holiday flights now or pay hundreds more later, Google travel data reveals for 2025

Fox News Digital asked travelers in Las Vegas this week about the most surprising costs and fees they've seen during their trip as tourism numbers keep dropping for Sin City. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the weather begins to...

Schools’ table tennis gets underway

Nearly 100 athletes are competing for 11 total titles in the 2025 Inter Secondary Schools Table Tennis Championships, which got underway this week at the National Table Tennis Centre in Vide Bouteille. Paddles have been swinging, and the...

Saint Kitts And Nevis Tables Landmark Bill to Establish Regional CBI Regulatory Authority

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to lead in the historic steps to enhance the integrity and global standing of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean, with the tabling...

Turkey lifts ban on Iraq's Sulaymaniyah airport amid PKK peace process

Turkey has agreed to lift the flight ban it placed on Iraq's Sulaymaniyah International Airport more than two years ago over alleged Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) activity in the area, flag carrier Turkish Airlines and Iraq's Kurdistan region...