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Americans detained as US-Venezuela tensions reach boiling point
02 January 2026Venezuelan authorities have detained at least five American citizens, a move US officials see as a tactic to gain levera...
Jamaican-born educator to lead America’s largest school system
02 January 2026Jamaica-born educator Kamar Samuels has been appointed chancellor of New York City’s public school system, marking a m...
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC’s first Muslim mayor
02 January 2026Zohran Kwame Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City’s 111th mayor, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office in...
Nobel Laureate Festival returns January 6 under theme of legacy and future impact
01 January 2026The thirty-third anniversary of the Nobel Laureate Festival is set to begin on January 6 and will last until February 4....
Government clarifies eligibility for low-emission vehicle tax concessions
01 January 2026The Energy Division within the Ministry of Infrastructure, Ports, and Energy is providing clarification on its concessio...
Dozens presumed dead in New Year’s Day fire at Swiss ski resort
01 January 2026Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as yo...
Seven long weekends in 2026
01 January 2026Saint Lucian residents can look forward to six three-day long weekends in 2026, along with one extended four-day weekend...
US to impose 1% tax on cash remittances in 2026
01 January 2026Starting on January 1, 2026, sending money home may become more expensive for some Caribbean-Americans and Caribbean nat...
Forestry Department condemns killing of 5 Saint Lucia boas
01 January 2026The Forestry Department of Saint Lucia, in a December 31 press release, condemned the killing of protected wildlife and ...
School term to begin on January 6
01 January 2026In a December 31 press release, the Ministry of Education, Youth Development, Sports and Digital Transformation advised ...
