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Mia Mottley invites CARICOM, Commonwealth observers to monitor poll
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has invited independent electoral observers for the upcoming general election on February 11.
8 female sports pioneers honoured by GEDI Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eight women who have made significant contributions to sports in the Virgin Islands (VI) were recently honoured by the Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) Commission through its BVI Women in Sports Commission Unsung Women in Sports.
Families in Trinidad sue U.S. over boat strike
MS NOW
BOSTON, Massachusetts, USA- The mother of one Trinidadian man and the sister of another filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday, accusing the Trump administration of what they called the “premeditated and intentional killings” of their son and brother in a boat strike carried out by the U.S. military in October.
US Citizenship restored to Guyanese-born man wrongfully deported from US nearly 30 years ago
NEWS SOURCE
After years of legal battle, Guyanese-born, American Orin Battice, recently got his U.S. citizenship restored, thanks to determined legal representation and a deep dive into his immigration history.
Asian countries ramp up health screenings as India confirms Nipah cases
THE INDEPENDENT
WEST BENGAL, India- Indian authorities have announced the containment of a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, following the confirmation of two cases. This development comes as several Asian nations have heightened health screenings for arrivals from India.
Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
BBC
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, USA- The government of Ecuador has condemned what it described as an attempt by a US federal immigration agent to enter the Ecuadorean consulate in Minneapolis.
Trump says gov't will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
BBC NEWS
President Donald Trump said his administration was "going to de-escalate a little bit" in Minnesota, after the second fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal immigration officers there.
BVI Red Cross partners with American Red Cross to deliver First Aid training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Red Cross is investing in strengthening its training capacity by certifying additional First Aid Instructors in partnership with the American Red Cross.
NDP with Hon Penn @helm is 'dead on arrival'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Clergyman and social commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the National Democratic Party (NDP) to replace its current chairman.
STCW returns to HLSCC with enhanced facilities & expanded maritime training offerings
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- After a strategic pause to rebuild, upgrade, and strengthen its maritime infrastructure, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has officially announced the return of the STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) beginning February 2026, following recertification and approval by the United Kingdom’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA).
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