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Caribbean woman climbs highest peak in Antarctica

December 27, 2023 admin 0

A Trinidad & Tobago woman has become the first person from Trinidad & Tobago to summit Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. Safia Hosein stood on the summit of Mount Vinson on Christmas Day, Monday December 25th, at 6:14 pm. The Biche-born climber posted pictures of herself on the summit of the mountain holding the national flag of Trinidad […More]

THE NEW LION KING OF PARANG HAS ARRIVED FOR CHRISTMAS!

December 15, 2023 admin 0

Written by Howard Hughes 12-15-23. A FUSION OF PARANG THEN & NOW, BLENDED WITH TILIAN = THE FUTURE! Peter De Lion is the future of Parang, he is the Parang Boss. PETER DE LION, sobriquets “Peter De” or De Lion of Parang. Peter De Lion’ is a new face and a blessing to the world of Parang music and has […More]

Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law.

US says Israel’s use of US arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete. The Biden administration said Friday that Israel’s use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but that wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes. The finding of “reasonable” evidence to conclude that the US ally had […More]
US Increases Limits On Weapons Export

US Govt plans further limits on civilian weapons exports to 36 countries, including Jamaica. The Biden administration has proposed additional limitations on weapons exports to several countries, including Jamaica, in what it says is a bid to reduce the number of US-made civilian firearms being used in crimes overseas. Under the new rules, specialists will now have to screen their […More]
Men’s 4x400m Team Doubtful

Men’s 4x400m Team Doubtful. Odds stacked against men’s 4x400m team qualifying for Paris Olympics. Legendary coach Glen Mills says the odds are stacked against Jamaica putting a men’s 4X400mrelay team together in time to qualify for the Paris Olympics this summer. Jamaica’s mile relay team missed out on an automatic spot in Paris after failing to make the final and […More]
Gangs Are Expanding To New Territories

Caribbean gangs setting up ‘franchises’ across the region. The regional task force investigating drugs, guns and people trafficking says Caribbean cartels are using music promoters and performers as a front for organized crime. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jones, head of the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security, says powerful regional gangs are also setting up ‘franchises’ in smaller islands. He […More]
New US Rule On Caribbean Asylum.

Immigration advocates decry the new US rule on Caribbean asylum seekers. Immigration advocates in the United States have condemned a proposed new rule that they say will significantly impact Caribbean and other asylum seekers. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking would allow statutory bars to asylum to be applied much earlier in the process. It said, US federal law bars individuals […More]