Life term for IS-inspired Tube attacker Muhiddin Mire
From BBC A man who attacked Tube passengers with a knife in London and tried to behead one of them has been jailed for life. Muhiddin Mire, 30, targeted people at random during the attack inspired by so-called Islamic State…
Syria war: Russian helicopter shot down, killing five on board
From BBC A Russian military helicopter has been shot down in Syria killing all five on board – the deadliest single incident for Russia’s military since its air campaign began last September. The Mi-8 transporter was brought down by rebels,…
What’s Emancipation Day to the Caribbean working-class?
By Dr. Ajamu Nangwaya From telesur While it is great to commemorate Emancipation Day, this day must also be used to reflect, critique, assess, deliberate and plan for the next year of struggle. On 1 August 1838, enslaved Africans in…
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Caribbean island launches plan to remove invasive rats and goats
By Shreya Dasgupta for Mongabay, part of the Guardian Environment Network From The Guardian UK Mongabay: Redonda’s invasive black rats and long-horned goats have transformed the once-forested island into a ‘moonscape’, conservationists say The remote Caribbean island of Redonda, part of…
PV Energy equips public schools in Antigua and Barbuda with solar power
Modern sun2roof solar energy solutions ensure undisturbed education without power cuts The Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB) fosters the development of renewable energies to gain independence from polluting diesel generators and disturbing power cuts. Therefore, GOAB has concluded a…
Destinations of the week
The 5 Best Caribbean Islands To Retire That Won’t Ruin Your Savings (And 3 That Will) By WES MOSS From WES MOSS Most people agree that sunny, sandy island beaches are great for vacations, but the idea of a more…
Pope’s top Cardinal hit with sex abuse allegations
Pope Francis told reporters Sunday he won’t address child molestation allegations against a top Vatican cardinal who is one of his most-trusted aides until justice officials in Australia have made a determination. Francis said as far as he’s concerned, accusations…
