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Petersville School  under new ownership
Press Release
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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...
Man accused of arson granted $10,000 bail
From the Courts, News
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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...
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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...
In Memoriam/Acknowledgement
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June 12, 2026
In memory of Edvil Leon Thompson Born to Eternal Life on June 12, 2008 Of all the blessing God has given us Having you as a father was the greatest gi...
Jay-Z, Leggy take North Leeward Soca crown
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June 9, 2026
Jay-Z Lewis and Ezra “Leggy” Edwards earned first place in the 2026 North Leeward Soca Monarch competition, capturing the title with their performance of a song “SUI” at the Petit Bordel Secondary School Hard Court. The competition, which held on Sat...
Sand mining operation  in North  Leeward  raising  alarm
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June 9, 2026
A sand mining operation at the Roseau River tributary in North Leeward, seems to be raising growing unease among pockets of residents in the area, and elsewhere. Matters which have surfaced include immigration clearance of workers on a barge that is ...
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Man accused of arson granted $10,000 bail
From the Courts, News
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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...
News
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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
From the Courts, News
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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...