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UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The people of Haiti are facing a "perfect storm of suffering" and the country remains "shamefully overlooked," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday. "State authority is crumbling as gang violence engulfs Port-au-Prince and spreads beyond -- paralysing daily life and forcing families to flee," Guterres said. "Civilians are under siege with appalling reports of rape and sexual violence. Hospitals and schools are...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says tax offices islandwide will be closed on General Election Day, September 3, at 12 noon. According to TAJ, this closure is in keeping with the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ) commitment to ensuring that all eligible citizens, including public sector employees, are allowed to exercise their right to vote. The tax authority is therefore encouraging taxpayers to use the online services available...

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed a lawsuit Thursday to challenge Donald Trump's move to fire her from her position -- as the president widened his pressure on the central bank. "This case challenges President Trump's unprecedented and illegal attempt to remove Governor Cook from her position which, if allowed to occur, would (be) the first of its kind in the Board's history," court documents said....

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s first international airport hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, has officially opened its doors, providing approximately 100 employment opportunities for Guyanese and further expanding the nation’s growing tourism and hospitality sector. On Wednesday, the country's President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, commissioned the US$20 million investment, located within walking distance from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). The six-story hotel features 150 rooms, including five executive suites, along...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Flow Foundation has contributed some $4.5 million to support back-to-school needs across Jamaica, assisting 1,000 students as they prepare for the new school year. The foundation’s support spans 25 schools, community centres and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Among them are the SOS Children’s Village, Austin Primary School, Padmore Youth Upliftment Foundation, and Lime Tree Grove Youth Committee. Three beneficiaries of JUMP, the digital literacy and inclusion programme...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)-Prince Harry will return to the UK to attend a charity award ceremony on September 8, coinciding with the third anniversary of the death of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. "Prince Harry will be celebrating 20 years of the WellChild Awards in London on 8th September," said the charity, which celebrates the achievements of children with serious illnesses. "I am always privileged to attend the WellChild Awards...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)-Award-winning British actor Micheal Ward, known for starring in the Netflix series Top Boy, appeared in a London court Thursday to face rape and sexual assault charges. Ward, 27, who is among the cast of the Hollywood movie Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, was charged last month with five counts. In a statement at the time he denied all the charges, which include two counts...

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