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NRA warns drivers about night-work in WB and GT

(CNS): The National Roads Authority (NRA) has said it is embarking on road works at the West Bay Four Way Stop by the Centennial Towers and at the junction of Main Street and Shedden Road in George Town by Elizabethan Square this week. The West Bay work will take place Tuesday and Wednesday nights from
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Constitution provides shield for pro-Caymanian discrimination

(CNS): As MPs continued scrutinizing the government’s $2.5billion spending plans for the next two years in finance committee on Monday the attorney general, Samuel Bulgin, implied the government proposal to increase driver and vehicle licensing fees for non-Caymanians is constitutional because of a carve out or shield that gives government a wide berth when it
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NiCE programme more than charity, says minister

(CNS): The long-running annual clean-up programme that offers Caymanians who are unemployed a few weeks of work around Christmas time is continuing on. Despite criticisms made of it by Michael Myles, the minister responsible for local employment, who said government should be aiming for higher for its people, the government is sticking with it. Jay
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Hidden tax on all as Cayman’s wealthiest skim free

V-208 Writes: The Cayman Islands’ finance minister Rolston Anglin has unveiled a slate of new fees aimed at “plugging gaps” in public service costs. On the surface, the rhetoric sounds virtuous: balance growth with responsibility, protect local needs, and shield everyday Caymanians from any new burden. But a closer look reveals a plan that functions
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Immigration firm meets growing demand with local hires

(CNS): Reside Cayman, which offers immigration and residency services has expanded its local team with the addition of three Caymanians – Cindy Downing, Grace Edgington and Anton Nelson, opting to support local talent as it grows its business at a time when the immigration landscape in Cayman is changing. The company owned by Nick Joseph,
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USCG vessel not source of ‘pirates’ drone interference

(CNS): The port authority and other officials have said the United States Coast Guard vessel that was in the George Town Harbour this weekend was not the source of the interference to the drones that were set to provide the Pirates Week Festival finale on Saturday night. The source of the interference that led to
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From booze to vehicle licenses NCFC raises multiple fees

(CNS): Finance minister, Rolston Anglin has unveiled a list of fees government plans to roll out over the next two years to plug some of the gaps in the escalating cost of providing public services. While Anglin told parliament that most of the fees are “not intended to put further burden on the ordinary Caymanian”
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Man stabbed during Pirates Week finale festivities

(CNS): Police are appealing to the many people who were present when a man was stabbed in the food-court area of the Pirates Week festivities on Saturday night. Just after 10pm police responded to a report of a serious assault that took place in George Town during the closing party for the annual festival. The
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Police catch masked burglar in act at GT business

(CNS): A 34-year-old man from George Town has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after police came across a burglary in progress at an undisclosed commercial property on South Church Street some time around 4:45am, Saturday. When the officers arrived at the location they found a masked man inside the property and when they approached
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Killing the Golden Goose

Peter Polack writes: The mainstay of Caribbean businesses are usually tourism, remittances and some other, but lesser, industries. The tiny tax havens overwhelmingly rely on the financial sector and their underwhelmingly supported tourism pillar. Jamaica was even called Summerland on some postage stamps that are fast becoming obsolete like competent economic thought. In recent times,
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Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022.
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Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds.
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Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows.
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These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.
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Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls.
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Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress.
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Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study.
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How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent.
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'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats.
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Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career.
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The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs.
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Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode."
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They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse.
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Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

Due to its remoteness and short summer season, Mongolia has long been a destination overlooked by travelers.
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The most beautiful sections of China's Great Wall

Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I've had plenty of time to travel widely in China.
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Nelly Cheboi, who creates computer labs for Kenyan schoolchildren, is CNN's Hero of the Year

Celebrities and musicians are coming together tonight to honor everyday people making the world a better place.
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Donate now to a Top 10 CNN Hero

Anderson Cooper explains how you can easily donate to any of the 2021 Top 10 CNN Heroes.
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UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert

Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
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Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country

A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.
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Tech giant seeking $1.7bn from Mike Lynch's estate after yacht death

Hewlett-Packard is seeking payment from the estate of Mike Lynch, who died when his yacht sank last year.
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Sister's 'jealous' ex lit fatal fire, trial told

Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
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Line of Duty to return for seventh series on BBC

Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
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UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says

The main reason for the change is that more UK nationals are thought to have emigrated in 2024 than initially recorded.
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Delays to my rapist's trial left me terrified, survivor tells BBC

Morwenna Loughman says delays deepened her trauma, as new research finds a third of trials were postponed last year.
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'Palestine Action activist hit officer with hammer'

Six Elbit Systems protesters caused "serious damage" to the Israel-based defence firm's UK site.
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Tributes paid after death of Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor Vera Schaufeld is hailed for her "strength and courage" after her death aged 95.
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Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers

The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
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Once-extinct wildcats to make a comeback in England

Fifty wildcats could be reintroduced to the countryside in south west England, conservationists say.
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Man admits selling assisted suicide chemical online

Miles Cross, 33, supplied the chemical to four people, via an online business, in August and September 2024.
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Builders who conned elderly branded 'scum' by victim

William Smith and his son conned vulnerable residents across Surrey and Sussex out of £86,000.
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Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders

Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.
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Watch: Moment Bridget Jones statue is unveiled in London

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue "adorable," adding: "I think she's much cuter than me."
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BBC at scene of severe flooding after Storm Claudia

A major incident has been declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia.
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Watch: How the BBC works... in under two minutes

Culture reporter Noor Nanji explains how the BBC is funded and governed, amid controversy that has lead to the departures of two senior bosses.
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'We should have acted earlier', says BBC chair Samir Shah

Shah was asked why the corporation did not investigate concerns around the editing of a BBC documentary earlier.
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All you need to know about the new ticketing laws

A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
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Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says

A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
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How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?

Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.
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What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?

Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
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So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?

Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
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Sister's jealous ex lit fire that killed mum and children, trial hears

Bryonie Gawith and her three children died in the fire at their home in Bradford in August 2024.
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'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses

Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.
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Scots celebrate reaching first World Cup in nearly 30 years

Steve Clarke's side won a historic 4-2 victory against Denmark in a nail-biting match at Hampden park.
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Man knocked out by electric bike in 'brutal' hit-and-run

Sam Bevan only found out what had happened to him when a neighbour showed him CCTV two days later.
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Alleged Ryan Wedding associate from Montreal faces murder charge, extradition to U.S.

A man alleged to have ties to organized crime in Montreal is facing charges in relation to a murder and cocaine trafficking, and is now facing extradition to the United States.
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Toronto woman who suffocated 2 sons gets life with no chance of parole for 18 years

A Toronto woman who suffocated her sons two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for 18 years.
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Ottawa Charge won't play at smaller Lansdowne arena, PWHL says

"We'd like to find a solution that works for us to stay in Ottawa," a league executive says of the Ottawa Charge. "But the city hasn't made it easy for us."
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CRTC updates definition of Canadian content, putting limits on AI use

The federal broadcast regulator has released a new definition of Canadian content — and humans, not AI, must maintain creative control in order to qualify.
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Bo Bichette declines qualifying offer from Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette has declined a qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, meaning the major-league veteran of seven seasons will opt to choose his next deal from what he is offered on the open market.
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Is the U.S. starving for Canadian travellers? | About That

Canadian travel to the United States has dropped sharply since President Donald Trump retook office earlier this year. Andrew Chang breaks down the numbers to explain the impact on the U.S. economy, and how many American businesses are trying to win Canadians back. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
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John Main is Nunavut’s next premier

Members voted for John Main as premier Nunavut's 7th Assembly. They also voted for David Joanasie as Speaker.
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20 people stuck in elevator at the deepest light-rail station in Canada — on 1st day of service

On the first day the new Deux-Montagnes line of Montreal’s light-rail network was officially in full operation, an elevator carrying commuters at Édouard-Montpetit station broke down for an hour.
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Proposal to ban raising of national flags at Calgary city hall delayed

The proposal, brought forward by Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean, called for council to discuss amendments to Calgary's flag policy during its scheduled public hearing meeting as an "urgent business" matter.
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Manitoba throne speech promises 1st supervised consumption site, overpass at site of deadly Carberry bus crash

Manitoba’s NDP government is promising to build, saying in its third throne speech that it will construct an overpass at the location of a bus crash that killed 17 seniors, set up the province’s first supervised consumption site and build a new fuel-burning generation station to stave off a forecast power shortage.
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WestJet weight cap on power wheelchairs leaves some Canadians grounded, advocates say

Travellers and advocates say a rule of the Calgary-based airline that bars mobility aids of more than 136 kilograms from most of its planes discriminates against people living with a disability.
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Parents, doctors call for free RSV shots for all infants in B.C.

An infant immunization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available across Canada, but it still has to be paid for out of pocket — and at a steep cost — by most parents in B.C.
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Edmonton, Red Deer to co-host world junior hockey championship in 2027

Edmonton and Red Deer will host the 2027 world junior hockey championship after two previous plans to share the international tournament between the cities were scuttled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ontario’s most stolen vehicles of 2024 revealed

Équité Association reveals the most commonly and most frequently stolen cars in Ontario and the rest of Canada last year.
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