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Border dispute continues between Guyana & Venezuela

Venezuela has objected to a Canadian mining company operating in Guyana, telling the company it is infringing on Caracas’ sovereignty.

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St. Kitts turns down help from cruise lines to build new pier

The government of St. Kitts-Nevis is going ahead with plans to build a second cruise pier in, but is adamant that it will not seek the assistance of a cruise line to do so.

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ANSA McAL buys BWPL Holdings Ltd

Trinidad-based regional group ANSA McAl,  has bought BWPL Holdings Ltd., the second largest shareholder in BHL.

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Ceiling collapses on UWI Students

University students say they fear for their safety after a ceiling comes crashing down at the St. Augustine Campus of UWI.

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Shooting In Diego Martin

Reports that a man is dead following a shooting in Diego Martin.   Details are sketchy but Newscentre 5 understands 19-year-old Richard Hercules died at Port Of Spain General Hospital after he was shot outside his home last night in … Continue reading

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Early Morning Collision On Southern Main Road

An early morning collision on the Southern Main road claims the life of a man.   Dead is Kevin Duncan.   News centre 5 understands the accident occurred at around just after 3 o’clock this morning.   According to police report, Duncan, … Continue reading

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Influenza Advisory

The suspected Swine Flu death of a woman at the San Fernando General Hospital has led to an advisory being issued by the Ministry of Health regarding the dangers of Influenza, and treatment options. STATEMENT: Influenza is an acute illness … Continue reading

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Warriors look to add to impressive goal tally

Scoring 15 goals in seven international matches is by no means a lousy record in international football today. So to say the “Soca Warriors” have a lot of work to do in the finishing department based on the recent 0-0 … Continue reading

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Sweden sword attack: Two killed by masked attacker

A masked man armed with a sword has killed a pupil and a teacher at a school in Sweden. Two further victims were seriously injured at the school in the western town of Trollhattan. The attacker was shot by police … Continue reading

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Fitzroy Harewood Appointed President of Petrotrin

Fitzroy Harewood is appointed president at state owned Petrotrin. Mr. Harewoood replaces Khalid Hassanali whose tenure comes to an end on October 31st. A release from the company says Mr. Harewood’s appointment comes into effect after the tenure of the current … Continue reading

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