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August 2018

Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US from the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming it treats his country unfairly. "If they don't shape up, I would withdraw from the WTO," Mr Trump said in an interview with…

Amsterdam station: Suspect shot after double stabbing

Two people have been wounded in a stabbing incident at Amsterdam's central railway station, Dutch police say. The suspected attacker was shot and wounded by police. The motive is unclear and officials say an investigation is under way.…

Trinidad unions threaten to shut country down on September 7

Following Tuesday’s announcement that the state-owned Petrotrin oil refinery will be shut down, leaving some 2,600 workers without a job, unions in Trinidad have threatened industrial action on September 7 in solidarity with the Oilfields…

New Integrity Commission Member

Following the resignation of Franklin Maitland a new member has been nominated by the government to fill the spot on the Integrity Commission. A ceremony was held at government house on Thursday morning to present the instruments of…

First Student Off to France

Kenesha Julius of east park range is the first student to travel to France as part of an educational programme offered by the Alliance Francaise. Miss Julius left St. Kitts on Wednesday for the University of Orleans for Languages, Business…

Beach Clean Up in Sandy Point

The department of youth empowerment is inviting persons to volunteer for a major beach cleanup activity this Saturday starting at 7 am. According to Information from the Department, the areas to be cleared include Pump Bay, Alley Bay,…

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