Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
The world knows him as Roy Augier, but he was born Fitzroy Richard Augier on December 17, 1924, in St Lucia. On Tuesday, the man widely known as ‘Mr Caribbean History’ and ‘Mr CXC’ celebrated his 100th year on Earth with a “mass of...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
Kayodi Satchell claimed she had no intention of cutting eight-year-old Danielle Rowe’s throat on that fateful day of June 8, 2023, but she just snapped. It was the day the child that she lost would have been born and she felt Danielle’s...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from NYT > Americas
The authorities said at least 160 children and teenagers might have been the victims of human trafficking and other crimes on a farm run by Lev Tahor, an ultra-Orthodox sect.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from NYT > Americas
Chrystia Freeland’s departure this week recalls the 2019 SNC-Lavalin affair, in which Jody Wilson-Raybould quit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet after a demotion.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from NYT > Americas
Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters turned sour on him long ago.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Trinidad Guardian) A Central businessman was shot in the head and died while behind the wheel of his truck, moments after he arrived at a construction site on Thursday with money to pay workers. The article Trinidad contractor gunned...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from NYT > Americas
A popular restaurant in Buenos Aires is staffed almost entirely by workers with neurological challenges, tapping into often-overlooked talent and harnessing their skills.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Cubans marched in front of the U.S. The article Cuba stages protest at US embassy over sanctions appeared first on Stabroek News .Saturday, December 21, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
SAN JOSE/SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – El Salvador violated a woman’s rights after denying her an abortion in 2013 despite doctors’ calls to terminate her high-risk pregnancy, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Trinidad Express) A La Romaine man was gunned down near his home on Thursday night. The article Trinidad: ‘Reddo’ gunned down, as friend drives away appeared first on Stabroek News .Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
Leoda Bradshaw and two of her alleged accomplices, who are implicated in the murder of politician Phillip Paulwell’s 10-month-old daughter, Sarayah, and her mother, Toshyna Patterson, were yesterday denied bail when they appeared in the...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn has declared she never felt targeted by the parliamentary opposition, which challenged her continuation in office. Instead, she asserted that her 40-year career has been shaped by...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
WESTERN BUREAU: Savanna-la-Mar Mayor Danree Delancy has called on the residents of Westmoreland to make a concerted effort to spread love and joy throughout the Christmas holiday, despite the toll that violence has taken on the community...Saturday, December 21, 2024 from NYT > Americas
Allies and opponents alike are calling for him to resign as prime minister.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.Saturday, December 21, 2024 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.Friday, December 20, 2024 from NYT > Americas
Canadian ministers will convene a meeting with the police to discuss antisemitism, after attacks at Jewish establishments in Toronto and Montreal this week.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Latin America
Our planet is in serious trouble. There are a million species of plants and animals in danger of extinction, and the biggest cause is companies destroying their habitats to farm food, mine minerals, and otherwise get the raw materials to...Friday, December 20, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
The multibillionaire's newfound prominence in policymaking for the incoming Trump administration has a growing parallel across the Atlantic.Friday, December 20, 2024 from NYT > Americas
These buildings and places capture the city’s playful approach to concrete-and-asphalt Modernism.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
Washington officially regards the rebels as terrorists; they are hoping to polish their imageFriday, December 20, 2024 from NYT > Americas
The leader of the party that supported Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party vowed to bring down the government, saying Mr. Trudeau had failed Canada.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are top of mind for many public health and agriculture officials.Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
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Opinion By James B. Foley December 19, 2024 9:19 AM| Haitian police patrol near the State University of Haiti Hospital near downtown Port-au-Prince in July...Friday, December 20, 2024 from The City Paper Bogotá
Colombia's beloved buñuelo, a Christmas staple, traces its roots to Moorish Spain and African culinary traditions. This golden, cheesy snack symbolizes unity, blending diverse cultural influences into a timeless holiday treat.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Mexico | The Guardian
Exclusive: Experts believe the alleged ‘shuttle support’ program used by Uline – a company owned by billionaires Liz and Dick Uihlein – is likely illegal and exploitative of workers A company owned by two of Donald Trump ’s top...Friday, December 20, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Trinidad Express) Attorney General Reginald Armour is a “blundering buffoon” who is unfit to hold office, says Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The article Trinidad Opposition Leader roasts AG after pension flub...Friday, December 20, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Jamaica Gleaner) The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) says the current congestion at the port of Kingston is the result of a drastic increase of cargo volumes as well as disruptions in mainliner service schedules. The article...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean
The expedition also found a new species of dwarf squirrel and 10 types of butterfly.Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
In his recent New York Times guest essay, Sorry, but This is the Future of Food, journalist and author Michael Grunwald suggests that significantly increasing support...Friday, December 20, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
HAVANA, (Reuters) – As blackouts, food, fuel and labour shortages in Cuba grow more acute by the day, a trip to the Caribbean island has become a hard sell. The article Cuba tourism struggles as blackouts and shortages deter...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
The Port Authority of Jamaica has indicated that Kingston’s transshipment terminal has been prioritising mainliners that balance container delivery and evacuation. In a statement yesterday, the Port Authority noted that as of Wednesday,...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon has issued a firm warning to the criminals targeting the New Market township and surrounding commercial areas in St Elizabeth, demanding that they cease their activities. In September,...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
WESTERN BUREAU: The court case involving Hanover Custos Dr David Stair and senior Justice of the Peace (JP) Alvin Jackson, stemming from a traffic accident on Independence Day, has been rescheduled for trial on January 8. The case, which...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
A nude photo mistakenly sent to her mother in October was how the parents of an Immaculate Conception High School student say they found out that a male teacher at the all-girls’ institution was allegedly sexually involved with their...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
WESTERN BUREAU: Passengers departing Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (SIA) will soon enjoy a seamless travel experience with the introduction of biometric check-in and boarding, aligning with similar advancements for...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
WESTERN BUREAU: National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has revealed that the JamaicaEye surveillance network is now in shambles, owing to a shortage of personnel to maintain the system, causing several cameras to fail. Launched in...Friday, December 20, 2024 from BREAKING NEWS: Latin America (Central America & Caribbean)
The Spanish Town Hospital has launched a state-of-the-art electronic health record (EHR) system to improve efficiency at the St Catherine-based facility. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said that the new system, which...Friday, December 20, 2024 from NYT > Americas
A 38-day expedition in the remote Alto Mayo region, where development threatens wild habitats, turned up one previously unknown animal after another.Friday, December 20, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
The Food and Drug Administration plans to update its definition of "healthy" foods. Items that are high in saturated fat, sodium and added sugars no longer qualify.Thursday, December 19, 2024 from The City Paper Bogotá » News
Colombia's JEP and missing persons entity UBPD have uncovered human remains at La Escombrera, Medellín’s largest municipal dump, and remains linked to over 500 forced disappearances during the internal conflict.Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Trinidad Guardian) Less than a day after Social Development Minister Donna Cox defended proposed legislation that would impact the elderly’s access to the Senior Citizens’ Pension Grant, Attorney General Reginald Armour is...Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Trinidad Express) A Barrackpore contractor was shot dead at a friend’s house before daybreak on Tuesday morning. The article ‘Love affair gone bad’: Trinidad contractor shot dead appeared first on Stabroek News .Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Mexico | The Guardian
As many as 1,500 people may have been thrown out of planes over the ocean in crackdown on rebel groups, including members of Abdallan Guzmán’s family Abdallan was the sixth to be taken. First they came for his older brother Amafer,...Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
Transgender military officers, diplomats abroad, others, believe progress and acceptance built over a decade may be destroyedThursday, December 19, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
Killings, including a notorious massacre, in a Syrian suburb left residents wanting revenge. Then they heard a militia leader was going to be hanged.Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Mexico & the Americas - Los Angeles Times
Efforts to reform life inside the walls of the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla are making headway. But most female prisoners have experienced levels of trauma that make it hard to build trust.Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate yesterday passed a bill banning cellphones in schools across the nation and sent the proposed legislation to be signed into law by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The article...Thursday, December 19, 2024 from Stabroek News » Regional News
(Jamaica Gleaner) The main suspect in the gruesome murder of veteran court reporter Barbara Gayle has been captured. The article Suspect in murder of Jamaican journalist arrested appeared first on Stabroek News .