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October 2017

USVI governor discusses recovery with Trump

US President Donald Trump has assured US Virgin Islands Governor Kenneth Mapp of his continuing support for the territory’s hurricane recovery efforts. Updating reporters at Government House, St Croix, on Tuesday, Governor Mapp described…

US musician Tom Petty dies aged 66

US musician Tom Petty has died in California aged 66, says a statement issued on behalf of his family. Petty was found unconscious, not breathing and in full cardiac arrest at his Malibu home early on Monday. READ MORE:…

Portsmouth community in Dominica starts rebuilding

Damaged homes, businesses and offices are no match for the resilience and determination of residents living in Portsmouth, a town on the northwest coast of Dominica. They have already begun to pick up the pieces after the category…

Las Vegas shooting: Police search for gunman’s motive

Police are working to establish the motive behind a mass shooting which left 59 people dead and another 527 injured at a Las Vegas concert. Gunman Stephen Paddock, 64, opened fire from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel towards an…

National Language Arts Policy underway

(SKNIS): The Ministry of Education, as part of its Early Learners Programme (ELP), held its first consultation for a National Language Arts Policy, on October 03. According to Dr. Tricia Esdaille, Chief Education Officer, this activity…