LONDON (AP) — British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, starting a global immunization program that is expected to gain momentum as more serums win approval. The first shot was given to Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week, at University Hospital Coventry, one of several hospitals around the country that are handling the initial phase of the program on what has been dubbed “V-Day.” “I feel so privileged to be the first person vaccinated against COVID-19,” said the former jewelry shop assistant, who wore a surgical mask and…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — Jason Holder has been knocked from the top of the all-rounders rankings and has also been overtaken by Jermaine Blackwood as the highest ranked West Indies batsman, following the first Test debacle against New Zealand last weekend in Hamilton. The 29-year-old Holder endured a lean time with both bat and ball as the Caribbean side suffered a chastening innings and 134-run defeat at Seddon Park in less than four days, and has slipped to second in the all-rounders charts and 44th in the batting rankings – losing three spots. Opting to bowl first at…
President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Vincentian Justice Adrian Saunders has implored five young lawyers who were recently called to the Bar to be mindful of their reputation as it is of chief importance to their career. Justice Saunders’ advice came on November 27th as he addressed the ceremony held here for the five young lawyers to be admitted to practise at the local Bar. The young lawyers who were called to the Bar were: Amanda DeFreitas, Nakita Charles, Chante Melville, Andrew Odle and Chelsea Alexander “There is only one central idea, one word of advice, that I…
Young Vincentian lawyer Chelsea Alexander was reluctant to pursue a career in law but a persistent mother, Dollis Alexander, ensured she stayed the course, completing her law degree and law school. Her reluctance to pursue legal studies had to do with what she realized was demanded of her. But, having cultivated standards required to meet the challenges, she successfully completed the journey. Addressing the ceremony at the High Court here when she and four others were called to practise law at the Bar, Alexander said it was those standards she intended to bring to her legal practice. “I believe my…
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Broad Internet customers in several Caribbean countries were experiencing problems on Monday after their providers informed of a possible fibre fault between Antigua and the French island of Guadeloupe on the Xtera-Optima ECFS segment. “Valued customers we are aware that some of you may be experiencing an outage with your internet services. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cause if a technical issue with our international upstream internet suppliers which is affecting multiple internet providers across the Caribbean,” the Irish-owned telecommunications company, Digicel, said in a statement. “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and assure…
Police have arrested and charged Hayden Nanton, 37 year old Labourer of Dickson Village with the offence of wounding on 6.12.2020. According to investigations, about 1:50pm on 24.10.2020 the Accused allegedly unlawfully and maliciously wounded a 46 year old Farmer of the same address by cutting him about his head with a chain saw. The incidents occurred at Cane End.The Accused man is expected to appear before the Magistrate Court to answer the charge.
On 4.12.2020, Police arrested and charged Mickel Laidlow, a 28 year old Vendor of Old Montrose with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. According to investigations, about 4:00am on 4.12.2020 the Accused allegedly had in his possession a homemade firearm and one (1) round of 12 gauge ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act. The Accused man appeared before the Serious Offences Court to answer to the charges and pleaded not guilty. Bail was granted to him in the sum of $15,000.00 with one (1) surety. He was ordered to surrender all travel documents and report to…
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolás Maduro has cemented formal control over all major institutions of power in Venezuela with authorities reporting Monday that his political alliance easily won a majority in congress. Yet he remains a pariah to much of the world following an election critics called deeply undemocratic. Maduro’s domestic adversaries, however, are also scrambling to assert their own relevance after boycotting elections for the National Assembly that has been their stronghold for five years. Opposition groups led by Juan Guaidó launched a risky referendum on Monday, betting some of their prestige on hopes they hope can reignite…
CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s presidency winds down, his administration is ratcheting up the pace of federal executions despite a surge of coronavirus cases in prisons, announcing plans for five starting Thursday and concluding just days before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. If the five go off as planned, it will make 13 executions since July when the Republican administration resumed putting inmates to death after a 17-year hiatus and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years. He’ll leave office having executed about a quarter of all federal death-row…
Twenty more women have graduated from the rebranding of the craft industry as the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) plays its role in retooling women whose livelihood have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduation ceremony for the “Artistic Approach to Covid-19” Women and Craft workshop took place on Thursday, 3rdDecember, 2020. The funding for the workshop was made possible through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)through the Canadian High Commission,Barbados in partnership with the Department of Culture and the National Cultural Foundation (NCF). Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Chairman of NCF, Wollis Christopher, expressed gratitude to the CFLI and the participants for successfully completing the exercise. Christopher…