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Petersville School  under new ownership
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June 12, 2026
Kiddies Korner has formally acquired Petersville School, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the institution and the begin...
Teachers  accused of causing damage to children
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June 12, 2026
Some members of educational institutions here are causing psychological damage to children who have speech and communication disorders, calling them names and making unprofessional comments regularly. This assessment has come from psychologist attach...
Doctor under  investigation for  allegedly striking cop with a vehicle
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June 12, 2026
Prominent Consultant Urologist and Urologic Surgeon, Dr. Rohan DeShong, who pleaded guilty on one traffic violation count, and not guilty to two other charges of traffic violation, is currently under investigation for striking a police officer with a...
Quarry operations in Richmond may come under review
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June 12, 2026
Minister of Tourism and Parliamentary Representative for North Leeward, Dr. Kishore Shallow, says efforts will be made to address concerns surrounding the ongoing quarry operations in Richmond, citing objections from community members, and potential ...
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Man accused of arson granted $10,000 bail
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June 12, 2026
A Layou man was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 for allegedly setting a woman’s house on fire and destroying over EC$10,000 worth of items. Ray Pat...
Young Calypsonians among the Big Guns
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June 12, 2026
Four Junior Calypsonians who are part of the calypso tent action have, during this week, faced the judges in the Calypso Tent preliminaries for a chan...
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Biabou man fined for cocaine possession
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May 29, 2026
A man of Biabou and Union Island was fined $100 after being caught with a cigarette box containing cocaine in Union Island. Okkie Matthews, 54, appear...
Imitation firearm and bullets cost man $5,800
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April 24, 2026
AN IMITATION FIREARM which was loaded with three rounds of live .9-millimeter bullets has landed Kashif Gabriel with a combined fine of EC$5,800. On T...