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Eileen HannahMay Martin Dies at 93
St. Thomas Source
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July 4, 2025
Eileen HannahMay Martin, affectionately known to many as “Mommy” and “Miss Eileen,” peacefully departed this life on June 23, in Newnan, Georgia, at the age of 93. Eileen HannahMay Martin Born on November 10, 1931, in Friths Village, Montserrat,...
Fisheries to Get Boost with Ice Machine, Vessel Tracking, and Security Upgrades
Discover Montserrat
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June 17, 2025
The Government of Montserrat is moving ahead with plans to strengthen support for the island’s fishers, including the procurement of a commercial ice machine and enhanced boatyard security. At the June 5 town hall in Lookout, Minister of...
Cuba congratulates Caricom on its 52nd anniversary
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 4, 2025
On the social network X, the foreign minister reaffirmed Cuba’s invariable solidarity with the region and the will to continue cooperation for the benefit of the peoples. Caricom was born on this date in 1973 with the signing of the Treaty of...
19-year-old UFC fighter set to make history with September debut
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 9, 2025
UFC history will be made when one fighter steps into the Octagon for her promotional debut on September 13. Taking place at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX, the third edition of Noche UFC is headlined by a featherweight clash that pits...
VI police officers train in Bermuda
The BVI Beacon
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July 9, 2025
Two Virgin Islands police officers recently travelled to Bermuda for an eight-week “train-the-trainer” programme designed to boost armed policing capabilities across the British overseas territories. Now the pair — Sergeant Vic-Kaycee Winter and...
The importance of information for tax design: Evidence from the French wealth tax
VoxEU
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The taxation of household wealth has been at the forefront of global tax policy debates in recent years. In 2019, two presidential candidates in the US, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, proposed introducing a progressive federal wealth tax. In...
Ex-champion's return fight reportedly targeted for Noche UFC 3
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 9, 2025
A pivotal fight between a former UFC champion and top contender is reportedly in the works for Noche UFC 3. Originally set to take place in Guadalajara, Mexico before being moved to San Antonio, TX, Noche UFC 3 will follow last year’s UFC...
Exposure to particulate matter during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity: Study
Medical Dialogues
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July 9, 2025
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy, specifically to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), may increase the risk of childhood overweight or obesity. This is the conclusion of a large, pan-European meta-analysis study led by the Barcelona...
Crackdown on Loose Livestock Sees Results in Lookout and Beyond
Discover Montserrat
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June 16, 2025
Efforts to control loose livestock are paying off, with 23 animals recently seized under new enforcement measures. Minister John Osborne highlighted the ministry’s progress during a June 5 town hall in Lookout, a community that has long complained...
Outback council staffer was working from Caribbean island, audit finds
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 2, 2025
An outback shire unfairly dismissed two staff, used restricted funds to cover shortfalls and improperly employed a man working remotely from a Carribean island, Western Australia's government watchdog has found. Those are just some of the issues...
‘Significant doubt’: Entire Aussie council in jeopardy after damning audit finds workers unfairly dismissed, one working in Caribbean
PerthNow
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July 2, 2025
An regional council in Western Australia is staring down an uncertain future, after a report from the state’s government watchdog expressed “significant doubt” over the shire’s ongoing viability. The Shire of Coolgardie is under fire for “shocking...
COLORADO TRAVEL SOFTBALL RECAP – Area travel softball players back from Colorado, prepare for next wave of tournaments
Los Cerritos Community Newspaper - California
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 By Loren Kopff • @LorenKopff on X Several travel softball players from the area have returned from the Rocky Mountain state where they participated in a combination of tournaments associated with the Triple Crown Fastpitch. The...
Significant doubt on Aussie council’s future
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 2, 2025
A regional council in Western Australia is staring down an uncertain future, after a report from the state’s government watchdog expressed “significant doubt” over the shire’s ongoing viability. The Shire of Coolgardie is under fire for “shocking...
Tinubu to meet Eastern Caribbean leaders in St Lucia
Daily Trust
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June 27, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is billed to meet with members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) at St Lucia during his visit to the Caribbean country. The president is scheduled to visit St Lucia from June 28 to July 4, Prime...
Emerald Announces 2027-28 Itineraries Featuring New Yacht
Cruise Industry News
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Emerald Cruises today announced its yacht cruising collection for the 2027-28 season, which is now available for bookings. According to a press release, the deployment is highlighted by 25 new voyages, including the inaugural season of the Emerald...
Caribbean Visionary Educators celebrates 5th anniversary
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 2, 2025
Features Newsday 12 Hrs Ago CVE president and founder Dr Freddy James speaks at a parallel G20 Global Inclusion Summit in Brazil, hosted by the Parliament of Sao Paulo, in 2024. - Photos courtesy CVE Five years ago, a spark was ignited with a bold...
Caribbean bank celebrates 49 years of EC dollar stability
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — The St Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is commemorating 49 years of the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar being pegged to the United States (US) dollar at a fixed rate of EC$2.70 to US$1.00. “This is a...
Large Crowd Attends Campaign Kickoff Reception for Katy Rogers
Everett Independent - Massachusetts
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July 1, 2025
A large crowd of more than 100 supporters and friends attended a campaign kickoff re-election reception for Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers on June 18 at 8/10 Bar & Grille in Everett. City Council President Stephanie Martins, one of several local...
The PP congress deepens Alejandro Fernández's loneliness: "He has been a victim of his own strategy."
Ara
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July 7, 2025
Alejandro Fernández had his moment of glory at the PP congress when it became known the amendment he presented to rule out any pact between the PP and Junts and the pro-independence partiesHowever, the negotiation with the state leadership ended...
Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Ties
African Examiner
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July 1, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern...