Barbadian authorities are investigating two separate fatal stabbings that occurred within a devastating 48-hour timeframe in St. Michael parish, highlighting concerns over a surge in violent crime. The most recent homicide transpired on Monday evening along Review Road in the Bush Hall area. According to official reports from the District ‘A’ Police Station, the victim was seated roadside at approximately 7:15 p.m. when he was approached by a group of individuals. A subsequent physical altercation erupted, culminating in the man being fatally stabbed. Emergency medical services were dispatched to the location, where a attending physician formally pronounced the victim deceased. This tragic incident follows another lethal confrontation that occurred merely a day earlier. On Sunday afternoon, a 39-year-old man identified as Andy Rudolph Arthur lost his life following a dispute outside a commercial establishment on 3rd Avenue, Station Hill. Police were alerted to an unnatural death around 2:30 p.m. Preliminary investigations indicate Arthur sustained injuries during the altercation, collapsed onsite, and was declared dead after ambulance personnel failed to detect vital signs. The Barbados Police Service has launched parallel investigations into both cases and is urgently appealing to the public for assistance. Authorities are encouraging individuals with any relevant information to come forward anonymously via the Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-8477), contact the Police Emergency line at 211, or reach out directly to the District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.
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New Zealand crush Windies by 323 runs to seal series
New Zealand delivered a commanding performance to secure a resounding 323-run victory against the West Indies in the third Test match on Monday, clinching the series 2-0 behind a spectacular bowling display from Jacob Duffy. The right-arm seamer achieved a career-best match haul of nine wickets for 128 runs, dismantling the tourists’ batting lineup in a dramatic final session collapse.
The West Indies, set an imposing target of 462 runs, displayed initial resilience with openers Brandon King and John Campbell building an 87-run partnership without loss. King appeared particularly composed during his fluent knock of 67 runs, suggesting the visitors might extend the match deep into the final day. However, the match turned decisively when Duffy’s awkward bounce forced King to glove a catch to gully, triggering a spectacular batting collapse that saw nine wickets fall for just 51 runs.
Spinner Ajaz Patel contributed significantly with his best home figures of 3-23 and 6-136, including the crucial dismissal of Campbell and Kavem Hodge. The latter fell to an exceptional reflex catch by Rachin Ravindra at short leg. Duffy then dominated the middle order with a masterclass in seam bowling, removing Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, and captain Roston Chase in quick succession.
The victory was built upon New Zealand’s mammoth first-innings total of 575 for eight declared, founded on a historic opening partnership between Devon Conway (227) and captain Tom Latham (137). The pair became the first opening combination in Test history to score centuries in both innings of a match, with Conway following his double-century with 100 in the second innings and Latham adding 101.
This comprehensive victory propelled New Zealand to second place behind Australia in the World Test Championship standings. Conway received the Player-of-the-Match award for his extraordinary batting performance, while Duffy earned Player-of-the-Series honors for his series tally of 23 wickets.
West Indies captain Roston Chase acknowledged his team’s inconsistent performance throughout the series, noting they played well in patches but failed to maintain momentum during crucial phases. The tourists had shown promise in the first innings with Kavem Hodge’s century helping them to a respectable 420, but ultimately couldn’t sustain their resistance against New Zealand’s disciplined attack.
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Specialized clinic in Cuba for post-chikungunya care opens
Cuba’s healthcare system has initiated a groundbreaking response to the ongoing chikungunya epidemic with the establishment of the nation’s first dedicated treatment facility. The Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Havana’s Vedado district is leading this comprehensive care program for patients suffering from the mosquito-borne viral disease.
Dr. Orestes Lopez, director of the institution, announced the initiative through an official statement released by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP). The specialized clinic will provide integrated medical services including detailed neurological evaluations, advanced imaging studies, targeted physical therapy regimens, and customized pain management protocols.
The treatment approach incorporates anesthetic interventions for severe pain cases alongside rehabilitative therapies designed to enhance functional recovery and improve overall quality of life for patients experiencing the debilitating after-effects of chikungunya infection. While the Vedado-based facility has been fully equipped to handle incoming cases, health authorities have not projected specific patient numbers for this pioneering clinical service.
This specialized medical response comes as Cuba confronts widespread transmission of the chikungunya virus that began in mid-year. The outbreak initially emerged as a localized cluster in Matanzas province in western Cuba before rapidly evolving into a nationwide epidemic affecting most regions of the country.
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Perez Esquivel: Attacking Venezuela is attacking the entire continent
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Adolfo Pérez Esquivel has issued a severe condemnation of United States foreign policy toward Latin America through his organization, the Service for Peace and Justice (SERPAJ). The statement characterizes former President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to seize Venezuelan oil and national assets as founded on falsehoods, facilitated by the \”complicit silence\” of European allies and major international institutions including the United Nations, the Organization of American States (OAS), and the U.S. Congress. Pérez Esquivel accuses Washington of adopting a posture of \”fierce hostility\” that endangers the entire Latin American region. The critique further describes Trump as behaving like a \”great dictator\” who systematically disregards established international law, binding treaties, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. SERPAJ’s document highlights the enduring U.S. economic embargo against Cuba, now in its seventh decade, alongside contemporary threats directed at nations such as Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Nicaragua. It also alleges American interference in regional electoral processes, citing Honduras as a specific example. The statement contextualizes current U.S. actions within a long and violent history of supporting military dictatorships and orchestrating interventions across the continent to preserve its global hegemony. SERPAJ concludes that as U.S. power is increasingly contested by other nations on the world stage, it is aggressively seeking to secure its interests and maintain dominance within its traditional sphere of influence in Latin America through blockades, destabilization attempts, military posturing, and overt threats.
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Rechter dwingt Guillermo Samson tot correctie en excuses aan Bouva
In a significant legal ruling from the First Cantonal Court, Guillermo Samson has been mandated to issue a comprehensive public correction regarding defamatory statements made about Suriname’s Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva. The December 23rd verdict addressed unsubstantiated allegations Samson presented during a July 27, 2025, Radio Tamara interview concerning after-school childcare operations.
Presiding Judge Deborah Haakmat-Sniphout determined that Samson’s assertions—which implied Minister Bouva’s involvement in misconduct and abuse of position—constituted unlawful defamation without factual foundation. The court found these unverified claims severely damaged the minister’s reputation and professional standing.
The court has imposed strict rectification requirements: Samson must publish a formal retraction and apology within 24 hours of verdict notification in three major Surinamese publications—De Ware Tijd, Times of Suriname, and Starnieuws. This mandated statement must explicitly acknowledge that his previous remarks were unfounded, incorrect, and unlawful.
Additionally, Samson must permanently remove all similar content from digital platforms and public channels. The court established substantial financial penalties for non-compliance, including a daily fine of SRD 100,000 and court costs totaling SRD 12,335. The judgment was issued in absentia as Samson failed to appear in court, and the ruling is immediately enforceable.
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Prime Minister Skerrit: International airport on track, pray for its completion
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has issued a compelling call for national solidarity regarding Dominica’s transformative international airport initiative, emphasizing that collective will remains crucial for the project’s successful realization. During his year-end press conference earlier this month, Skerrit revealed substantial progress in the massive infrastructure undertaking that multiple governments have promised since before the nation’s independence.
The Prime Minister provided detailed construction metrics as of December 12, 2025, indicating significant advancement across all critical work areas. The project has achieved 88.6% completion in total backfilling, 83.4% in excavation, and 91.8% of runway construction to formation level, spanning 2,616 linear meters. Building foundations stand at 85% complete while superstructure work has commenced with 30% progress.
Skerrit framed the airport as central to Dominica’s economic transformation, stating it would ‘unlock opportunities for trade, investment, education, and direct global access.’ He emphasized the project’s role in empowering Dominican youth and positioning the nation confidently among developing countries with first-class infrastructure.
Remarkably, the billion-dollar project (XCD 1 billion+) is being constructed without creating debt repayment burdens, primarily funded through the Citizenship by Investment program. The development already provides substantial local economic benefits, employing 405 Dominican workers on site.
The Prime Minister concluded with both practical updates and philosophical reflection, urging citizens to ‘wrap the project with the national flag’ and view it as a national achievement rather than a political victory. The airport remains on schedule for completion by the end of 2027, potentially ending decades of anticipation for enhanced global connectivity.
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DRC: More than 500 incidents against humanitarian actors reported
A recent analysis of security data from the Democratic Republic of Congo reveals a complex and volatile situation across its eastern provinces. While November witnessed a significant reduction in security incidents, dropping from 55 in October to 37 cases, the region continues to grapple with persistent violence and instability.
Geographic distribution patterns show North Kivu remains the epicenter of insecurity, accounting for nearly half (48%) of all documented incidents throughout 2025. This troubled province is followed by South Kivu (27%), Ituri (14%), Tanganyika (8%), and Maniema (3%) in the annual rankings, demonstrating the widespread nature of the security challenges.
The most prevalent security violations include property crimes such as thefts, robberies, and break-ins, alongside frequent obstructions and restrictions on civilian movement. While still occurring, more direct personal violence including intimidation, threats, and physical assaults represented a smaller proportion of total incidents.
This persistent insecurity stems primarily from the proliferation and frequent clashes between numerous armed groups operating throughout eastern Congo. The resulting violence has triggered massive population displacements, creating a deepening humanitarian crisis that strains local resources and international response capabilities.
Despite the dangerous operating environment, humanitarian organizations continue their critical work in the region. These agencies are implementing coordinated efforts to reach affected communities with emergency medical services, essential food supplies, and other life-saving assistance, often working under extremely challenging conditions to deliver aid to those most in need.
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Japan will reform its employment policy for foreigners
The Japanese government is implementing a significant restructuring of its foreign worker admission framework, introducing a new training system to replace the contentious Technical Internship Program. Under this revamped approach, authorities plan to cap employee admissions at approximately 426,000 participants during the initial two-year implementation phase.
This policy shift, directed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, seeks to alleviate critical labor shortages across essential industries while implementing stricter enforcement measures against visa overstays. The updated program creates a pathway for participants to advance to Specified Skilled Worker status, facilitating extended residency periods.
Japan’s revised immigration strategy projects admitting 805,000 workers by March 2029—a reduction from the originally planned 820,000—reflecting the nation’s ongoing struggle with demographic aging and persistent workforce deficits. The restructured system will encompass 17 sectors, including agriculture and construction, representing a consolidation from the current 19 covered industries.
The visa framework introduces two distinct categories: Type I visas permitting stays of up to five years, and Type II visas offering unlimited renewal opportunities alongside eligibility for permanent residency. Current Immigration Services Agency data reveals 333,000 Type I visa holders and 449,000 technical interns residing in Japan as of June 2025, highlighting the substantial scale of Japan’s foreign workforce initiative.
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China rejects US restrictions on DJI
The Chinese government has issued a formal diplomatic protest against what it characterizes as discriminatory economic measures targeting its technology sector. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian articulated Beijing’s position that the United States has inappropriately broadened national security definitions to justify creating restrictive lists against Chinese corporations.
Lin asserted that these actions represent unjustified suppression that fundamentally violates established principles of market fairness and international competition standards. The spokesman emphasized that such measures disrupt normal commercial operations and create artificial barriers in global technology markets.
Official communications from Beijing specifically urged American authorities to rectify these contested practices and establish equitable operational conditions for Chinese enterprises. The statement highlighted the expectation for non-discriminatory treatment that aligns with international trade norms and bilateral agreements.
The diplomatic exchange references ongoing tensions surrounding Chinese technology giants, particularly DJI, recognized as the global leader in civilian and commercial drone manufacturing with extensive international market penetration. This development occurs against the backdrop of increasing Washington-led restrictions imposed on multiple Chinese technology firms under national security pretexts, signaling a deepening technological divide between the two economic superpowers.
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Prensa Latina selects Latin America’s Best Athletes for 2025
Cuba has accomplished a remarkable feat in sports recognition by securing all three major categories in the prestigious Prensa Latina Latin American Sports Survey for only the second time in history. The island nation’s athletes dominated the 61st edition of the annual poll, capturing honors in individual and team competitions against strong regional competitors.
Triple jump sensation Leyanis Pérez emerged as the undisputed favorite in the female athlete category, commanding an impressive 73 votes from the outset of polling that began November 21. The track and field star outperformed 16 other nominated female athletes who each received at least one nomination.
In a groundbreaking achievement, left-handed pitcher Livan Moinelo made history by becoming the first Cuban baseball player to claim the Latin American Male Athlete of the Year title. The Japanese league champion secured 42 votes, decisively outpacing Argentine football legend Lionel Messi, who trailed with 19 votes.
The Cuban National Baseball 5 team provided the most dramatic victory, mounting a last-minute surge to claim the team award with 37 votes. The youth champions from the Nayarit World Championship edged out their Argentine rivals by a narrow four-vote margin following an intensive campaign supported by national media outlets.
This triple victory marks only the second time Cuba has achieved such comprehensive recognition since 1989, when high jumper Javier Sotomayor, runner Ana Fidelia Quirot, and the women’s volleyball team simultaneously topped their categories.
The 2023 survey carried special significance, commemorating two major sporting milestones: the centenary of Commander Fidel Castro’s birth, recognized as the architect of Cuba’s sports movement, and the fifth anniversary of Argentine football icon Diego Armando Maradona’s passing. Maradona himself had won the Sports Survey in 1986.
This year’s edition demonstrated extensive international participation with 70 foreign media organizations and 43 Cuban outlets contributing to the voting process, reflecting the continued importance of these awards in Latin American sports journalism.