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People stand on remnants of a bridge that spanned across the Trishuli River and was washed away in flash floods in Dhading District, Nepal, on Sunday.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels

KATHMANDU (AP): Rescuers raced yesterday to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border as…
St Lucia’s Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs Minister, Alva Baptiste.
01 Sep, 2026 0

First group under US TCN programme arrives this week

CASTRIES (CMC): The St Lucian government says the first group of people being transferred to the island under a bilateral agreement with the United States will arrive later this week. Alva Baptiste,…
01 Sep, 2026 0

Hello Mi Neighbour | Don’t let mean-spirited people change who you are

Whether you live, work, or interact with the mean-spirited, it’s important not to, I repeat, not to mirror their behaviour. Mean-spirited individuals can be challenging to deal with as they often…
The Chipotle Mexican Grill logo is displayed at a store, August 13, 2025, in Newton, USA.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Influencer pleads guilty to criminal impersonation for viral pranks at Arizona businesses

A social media influencer known for posting viral videos of pranks has pleaded guilty to criminal impersonation in Arizona, USA, for posing as an employee of businesses in a Phoenix suburb and…
The cover of Carolyn A. Smith’s novel, ‘The Siren’s Call’.
01 Sep, 2026 0

When temptation calls - Carolyn A. Smith’s journey from Brooklyn educator to Christian author

For Carolyn A. Smith, writing The Siren’s Call was not simply an exercise in retelling the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. It was an opportunity to explore a question that has followed her…
Isat Buchanan, opposition spokesman on human rights, and members of the People’s National Party visited Coopers Pen, Trelawny on Thursday to speak to residents who were impacted by the demolition exercise on Tuesday morning.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Chelsea Chin | TikTok, taps and public office

For generations, an elected representative’s connection with constituents was built through community meetings, church services, town halls, political meetings, and knocking on doors. Today, a…
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01 Sep, 2026 0

The Shipping Schedule

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Anthonesha Henry, Spanish educator and curriculum developer, will facilitate the SAJ Academy’s 13 week Conversational Spanish for Professionals programme, which begins September 7.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Shipping | When English is not enough in regional shipping

When a clarification takes four exchanges instead of one because neither party is comfortable in the other’s language, the cost lands somewhere. In demurrage. In a missed connection. In a relationship…
In this August 2025 photo Mark Golding is seen at a rally with PNP supporters.
01 Sep, 2026 0

Gordon Robinson | Physician heal thyself

Playing Gene Autry’s house rules (double-six poses the first game then holder of double-six poses) The Dunce never chose double-six. After The Dunce’s double-six died three consecutive games, Dessie…