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Descendants of British slave owner in Guyana apologise as Caribbean nation seeks reparations
(AP) — The descendants of a 19th-century Scottish sugar and coffee planter who owned thousands of slaves in Guyana apologised Friday for the sins of their ancestor, calling slavery a crime against humanity with lasting negative impacts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Charles Gladstone, a descendant of former plantation owner…
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Saying the country is running well and crime is on the decrease does not make it true, Smith tells the Browne Administration
(REAL News) — In spite of ongoing boasts by the Gaston Browne Administration, MP Anthony Smith says that, at present, there is nothing good about Antigua and Barbuda’s state of affairs. When residents consider what is taking place in the economy, he says, it is clear that nothing good is taking place. This can also…
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Bahamas introduces bills to legalise marijuana for medical and religious purposes
(AP) — The government of the Bahamas has unveiled several bills aimed at legalising marijuana for medical and religious purposes and decriminalising possession of small amounts, joining other Caribbean nations that have taken similar steps. If approved, those caught with less than 30 grams (one ounce) of marijuana would pay a $250 fine and the…
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Half of British pilots admit to falling asleep in cockpit – survey
More than half of British airline pilots say they have fallen asleep in the cockpit, a survey said, ahead of an EU vote on flying hours which a pilots’ association said could compromise flight safety. According to the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), 56 percent of 500 commercial pilots admitted to being asleep while on…
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St Kitts-Nevis PM explores medicinal cannabis innovations at farm in SVG
In a significant stride towards advancing the cannabis industry in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew embarked on a groundbreaking visit to the CANNA SVG Medicinal Cannabis Farm located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This visit marks a vital step as Saint Kitts and Nevis endeavours to establish its own robust…
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Robin Yearwood Jr. aims to succeed father in St. Phillip’s North
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Air horror fuelling growing consensus for government-backed intra-region airline
Searchlight Newspaper Editorial) — From all reports there seems to be growing consensus for the re-establishment of a government subsidised intra-regional airline to serve air transport needs within the Eastern Caribbean. This follows months of virtual “air horror” as passengers, regional and extra-regional alike, are being left stranded around the region with little or no…
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LETTER: Bullying in hospital needs to be addressed
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing this letter with a heavy heart because of what I have witnessed. I am a retired nurse and I was hospitalized recently. I had a fairly well experience but I saw a trend that I didn’t like. I noticed a few new nurses on the ward and let me tell…