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July 16, 2026
International students, journalists to face stricter US visa rules
Foreign journalists and international students heading to the United States on temporary visas are to face new limits on how long they can remain in the country under a new rule announced by the US…
July 16, 2026
Policeman pleads guilty to manslaughter in shooting death of girlfriend in St Mary
The policeman charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend during a dispute at the woman's house in Richmond, St Mary, in June last year has pleaded guilty.
July 16, 2026
Gov’t expects to recoup Petrojam losses from rising global oil prices – Vaz
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, says the Government is expected to recover losses incurred by State refinery, Petrojam, as a result of rising global oil prices.
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | When hurricane relief becomes waste
WHEN A hurricane passes through the Caribbean, our immediate focus is rightly on saving lives, restoring access, and getting critical supplies to affected communities. But, once the floodwaters recede…
July 16, 2026
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | Rising temperatures pose added risks for cancer patients
SUMMER IS progressing and the heat is intensifying – a clear reminder of a changing global climate and the need for actions that safeguard health, including for persons in treatment for cancer.
July 16, 2026
Earth Today | Dangerous heat - Public urged to adopt climate-smart ways to get cool
TRYING TO stay cool without the use of air conditioning is among the recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to cope with the sweltering heat – a clear call to action to…
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July 16, 2026
St Vincent and the Grenadines - Gov’t ends registration fees for entry into secondary schools
KINGSTOWN (CMC):
St Vincent and the Grenadines has announced the removal of registration-related fees for first-form students entering public and government-assisted private secondary schools on the…
July 16, 2026
Jamaican man charged for shooting death of niece in Bronx
A Jamaican man in New York has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of his niece on Monday night in the Bronx.