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TAIWAN

China’s military announced it was mobilizing army, navy, air and rocket units around Taiwan in major military drills to test what it said was combat readiness and to send a “serious warning” against any push for Taiwanese independence. https://cnn.it/4shWfaA

USA

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging members of the public to desist from engaging in the illegal practice of “gun salutes” during New Year celebrations. In a statement, the JCF said the activity is unlawful and poses serious risks, including injury to individuals and damage to property, and may even result in death.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251229/police-urge-public-refrain-gun-salutes-during-new-year-celebrations

LAY DOWN THE GUNS YOUNG MEN
QUIT GRIEVING YOUR PARENTS

Shots Fired Outside Subbase Nightclub Lead to Four Arrests and Multiple Fi****ms Seized ST. THOMAS — A shots-fired incident outside a Subbase nightclub early Christmas morning led to the a...

MIGRATION

More than 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025 This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU.

USA

Washington announced it banned former EU tech Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other European activists from entering US soil, a decision Breton slammed as a "McCarthy's witch hunt".
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DONALD TRUMP CHASES WAR WITH THE GLOBAL SOUTH
IT WILL NOT END WELL

U.S. Military Deploys Additional Troops and Special Operations Aircraft to Caribbean in Venezuela Standoff The United States has significantly increased its military footprint in the Caribbean, deploying add...

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DICKSON IGWE SWIM SCHOOL SCHEDULING

DUE TO ISSUES WITH SEAWEED AT THE USUAL SWIM SCHOOL VENUE AT NANNY CAY BEACH

SWIMMING CLASSES LEADING TO ALL SWIMMING LEVELS WILL BE HELD EVERY SATURDAY BETWEEN 1-4PM AT CANE GARDEN BAY BEACH BY THE WEDDINGS BAR

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

VIRGIN ISLANDS

Mrs. Rosalie Adams, OBE to Act as Governor

The public is advised that His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce will remain out of the Territory as he continues the necessary recovery following a minor operation.

During this period, Deputy Governor, Mr. David D. Archer will continue to act as Governor until 5th August, 2025.

Read more: https://gov.vg/news/mrs-rosalie-adams-obe-act-governor

VIRGIN ISLANDS POLITICS

Everything would have been fixed ‘if Andrew Fahie was Premier’- Hon Mather

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After providing a long list of things that he believes need addressing in the territory, Territorial At Large Member Hon Stacy R. Mather, MBE told the members of the House of Assembly (HoA) that he believes the former premier, Andrew A. Fahie, would have resolved those issues if he were still the premier.

Read more: https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/everything-would-have-been-fixed-if-andrew-fahie-was-premier-hon-mather