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Union wants severance payment for LIAT workers in St Vincent
The union representing former employees of the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, has described as “unconscionable” the failure of the St Vincent and the Grenadines government to deal with the matter of severance payment as well as issue an official response to the collapse of the airline three years ago. President of the LIAT Workers Union…
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French investigation begins after sinking of migrant boat between Antigua and St. Kitts
(AFP) — The public prosecutor of Pointe-à-Pitre opened an investigation for manslaughter on Wednesday after the sinking of a boat registered in Guadeloupe carrying African migrants, which caused the death of three people and the disappearance of 13 others. A “boat registered in Guadeloupe” capsized on Tuesday “off the coast of Saint Kitts and Nevis”…
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Man in Puerto Rico steals ambulance that came to pick him up after accident
(AP) — Police say that a man who was involved in a car accident Monday in Puerto Rico’s capital fled the scene in an ambulance that had arrived to help him. Authorities say police then pursued him but only found the abandoned ambulance and not the suspect. The accident occurred Monday in San Juan on…
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The Week That Was & What A Week It Was – The Story Of The Continued Exploitation Of The West Africans
By Audley Phillip Last week, most of us woke up to the news that a boat moving passengers from Antigua to the USVI had capsized and a number of its passengers were missing. Speculation was rife about the identity of the passengers but soon confirmation came that the majority of the passengers on that ill-fated boat were…
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2 Antiguans charged on suspicion of smuggling in St. Kitts
(POINTE XPRESS) — The two Antiguans who survived the tragedy at sea last Tuesday after they were rescued by St. Kitts-Nevis Coast Guard, have been charged with suspicion of smuggling. This has been confirmed by law enforcement authorities in the Federation, although no names have been released. There is no word yet on when they…
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SFCG Celebrates Financial Literacy Month With a Focus on Financial Lessons From Our Local Culture
SamuelFields Consulting Group (SFCG), a Community eLearning Partner, will collaborate with various partners in the financial services industry, to celebrate Financial Literacy Month. To help spread the message about the importance of improving financial habits and skills in saving, earning, borrowing, investing, and protecting their money, SFCG will leverage local cultural sayings to help cultivate…
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2023 hurricane season will be near the historical average with 11-15 named storms
AccuWeather meteorologists recently put the final touches on their initial forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and they are emphasizing that preparations should begin in earnest even though the official start date is two months away. Mother Nature threw a bit of an atmospheric curveball in 2022 despite the presence of a moderate to strong…
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No official claim of ownership made, Gov’t prepares to auction Alfa Nero to the highest bidder
(REAL News) — With the 10-day notice reportedly having expired, the Gaston Browne Administration is moving forward with its plan to auction the super yacht Alfa Nero. Notice about the intended sale reportedly had been running in the international media and expired last Friday, March 31. A Russian man, who identified himself as Alexander Mavrodi…
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2 more sexual assaults on women take place in urban neighbourhoods, while father reports rape of his teen daughter
(REAL News) — Fears about a serial rapist being on the prowl appear to be justified, as two incidents in which women were sexually assaulted in their homes are being investigated, while the Police are inquiring into another report involving a teenage victim. Reports say that a 36-year-old Whenner Road woman was sexually violated by…