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Daily Archives: Sep 27, 2017

NODS clears the air

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is setting the record straight concerning relief supplies stored in the warehouses both at Coolidge and American Road.

Airports in BVI and St. Thomas to reopen this week

Airports in the British and US Virgin Islands are scheduled to reopen for commercial flights this week following the passage of Hurricane Maria.

Baghdad piles pressure on Iraqi Kurds to reverse overwhelming independence vote

Baghdad heaped pressure on Iraq’s Kurds on Wednesday, demanding they cancel their overwhelming vote for independence while parliament urged the Iraqi central government to send troops to take control of vital oil fields held by Kurdish forces.

Mattis arrives in Afghanistan as rockets hit Kabul airport

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited Kabul on Wednesday to pledge support for the government of President Ashraf Ghani, with the precarious security in the Afghan capital underlined by an attack on the airport hours after he touched down.

Quebec, Britain threaten retaliation after Bombardier tariffs

The Canadian province of Quebec and Britain threatened retaliation on Wednesday over stiff U.S. tariffs imposed on Bombardier Inc’s (BBDb.TO) CSeries jet that could affect thousands of jobs in the two countries.

Barbuda gets another million for disaster relief

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has disbursed a grant of one million EC dollars each, to the Governments of Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda to support relief and early recovery following the destructive Category 5 hurricane Irma.

Closed primary school likely to be used to accommodate hurricane displaced students 

A rural school that was closed last year because of dwindling student numbers, could be brought back into operation.

Injured teen has successful surgery

The 14-year-old boy was was in a medically induced coma due to head injuries following a fight, has had successful surgery.

Jail time, no more fines for illegal gun and firearm possession

Stiffer penalties are being proposed for gun and ammunition possession.

Body of kidnapped man found in Cedar Grove

A young man - Kenroy Simpson - who was allegedly kidnapped earlier this morning, has been found dead. The body of the 27-year-old Cedar Grove...
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