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July 2018

US officer quits after harassment over Puerto Rico shirt

A US police officer has quit amid an inquiry into his response to a woman who was racially harassed while wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt . Mobile video shows the officer, Patrick Connor, appearing to ignore the woman's pleas that he…

Urgent Action Needed to Safeguard St Lucia’s Biodiversity

Wildlife conservationists consider it to be one of the most striking parrots of its kind. St Lucia’s best-known species, the endangered Amazon parrot, is recognized by its bright green plumage, purple forehead and dusty red-tipped feathers.…

Trump urges Nato members to double military funding target

US President Donald Trump has urged Nato allies to commit 4% of their annual output (GDP) to military spending - double the current target. The White House confirmed he had made the remarks during the Western military alliance's summit…

Woman Caught Trying to Smuggle Python onto Flight to Barbados

A woman who was headed to Barbados on Sunday was not only prevented from getting on her flight, but was fined after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at the Miami International Airport discovered she had a snake hidden in…

Bahamas Has no Intention of Joining CSME

Despite being a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), The Bahamas will not be part of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis made his country’s position clear when he spoke to local…

ExxonMobil assures systems in place to prevent oil spill

United States oil and gas giant ExxonMobil has assured that all systems are in place to prevent any occurrence of an oil spill off Guyana's shores. It also said that if such a spill did occur, it had the resources to respond efficiently.…

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