High tides raise flood risk in Carolinas as tropical storms churn in Atlantic and Pacific

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Actuaries on NIS crisis: Hike contributions, push back pension age

GEISHA KOW­LESSAR-ALON­ZO Two lead­ing ac­tu­ar­ies are urg­ing the Gov­ern­ment to take de­ci­sive ac­tion to safe­guard the fu­ture of T&T’s Na­tion­al In­sur­ance Scheme (NIS), rec­om­mend­ing an in­crease in both the re­tire­ment age and the...

A Night At The Opera: 50 years on, Brian May and Roger Taylor on Queen's operatic masterpiece - only in the new issue of Classic Rock

Figaro-oh-oh-oh! Oh boy, do we have a royally jam-packed issue this month! Yep, hard as it may be to believe, but October (Halloween, to be specific) marks the 50th anniversary of the original release of Queen’s epic single Bohemian Rhapsody....

16 Tips and Tricks for Finding the Perfect Font in Website Typography

16 Tips and Tricks for Finding the Perfect Font in Website Typography The right typographic choices create connections with users while reinforcing brand identity and improving content clarity. We asked industry experts to share their process for...

Large and dangerous swells continue to head our way, warnings and Advisories issued

High Surf Warning to Continue until Monday, Advisory until Tuesday for Antigua Urgent – Marine Weather Message High Surf Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 2:30 pm Saturday 04 October 2025 …High surf warning for the British Virgin...

Tropical Storm Jerry gradually intensifying in the Atlantic; NHC monitoring 1 more area

Tropical Storm Jerry is becoming better organized in the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest at 18 mph. A turn toward the northwest is expected later today, followed by a slightly slower...

Constitutional rights and freedoms vs Public Service Staff Orders – The Norbert-Butcher debate

In recent weeks, a debate has flared across partisan lines in Saint Lucia following contrasting interpretations by two civil servants turned political candidates. Elisha Norbert, the United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for Micoud North, and Danny...

Eltrombopag for Refractory Immune Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Report

Introduction Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a slowly progressive hematologic malignancy characterized by the accumulation of CD5+ mature B cells in the peripheral blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid organs. The clinical presentations of CLL...

Booking.com integrates with FareHarbor

Global digital travel platform, Booking.com, and software provider for the tours and activities sector, FareHarbor, have teamed up to deliver and expanded range of experiences available to travellers on the global platform. What this means is that...

Booking.com’s 150k new attractions. Ghost of Yotei tour. HTS’ AI agent. THV’s Hotel Superhero.

Booking.com’s 150k new attractions. Ghost of Yotei tour. HTS’ AI agent. THV’s Hotel Superhero. Gen Z, pop culture and tech gaps map the next chapter for multi-day tours According to new research from Arival, the multi-day tour sector is undergoing...

Derailing the Kleptocrats’ Gravy Train

perspective Last week, I went to Montserrat on a research trip, the fruits of which I may one day divulge to you, if indeed there ever are any. It is a small British island in the Caribbean with the unusual distinction of being an ex-tax haven. I...

Tropical Storm Jerry path update: Will the system stay at sea?

Tropical Storm Jerry wasn’t any stronger on Wednesday morning but could still become a hurricane on Thursday as it heads westward in the Atlantic. Jerry had 50 mph sustained winds, according to the National Hurricane Center. Jerry is not expected...

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARIES COMMISSION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS?

Part I – By Amicus Jr BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – September 30, 2025 — Something is dangerously amiss in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and the silence is deafening. For nearly 16 months, a body central to the health of our democracy — the...

Nurse Charmaine Gray Presents Research on COVID-19’s Impact on UK Nurses

Nurse Charmaine Gray has presented new research exploring the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic took on nurses in the United Kingdom, highlighting its effects on their mental health, personal lives, and financial stability. The presentation was part...

The freedom to teach: Thanks, Mr. M

Dave Shoemaker Contributing columnist In my first year of teaching, I had a principal who, although I’m sure he doesn’t know this, changed me forever as a teacher. His name was Mr. Miller, and I’m sure a lot of my former Greenfield students...

MSS PTA Leader Attends Regional Education Symposium in Barbados

Lavern Ryan, the outgoing president of the Montserrat Secondary School Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA) is among participants attending the 2025 Regional Symposium and Policy Dialogue on Transforming Education, now underway at the Wyndham Grand...

'We live near active volcano that nearly killed us twice but we're staying put'

A mother and daughter say they're fortunate to be breathing after surviving a devastating volcanic disaster in Montserrat that destroyed two-thirds of the island. Olivette and Adena Johnson shared their exclusive story with The Mirror US about how...

A Mexican Ferry Arrives in Cuba To Serve the Isla de la Juventud

The V2V Empress will replace the catamaran Perseverancia, which needs extensive maintenance The V2V Empress arrived in Cuba this Saturday and will start operating on Monday / Facebook] 14ymedio, Havana, September 28, 2025 — Finally there will be...

'We live next to active volcano that's nearly killed us twice – but won't move'

A woman and her daughter said they were both lucky to be alive after escaping a catastrophic volcanic eruption in Montserrat that wiped out two thirds of the island. Olivette and Adena Johnson spoke exclusively to The Mirror about how they avoided...

Magnet PullSeason 2 Ep. 4: A Strong Start – Exploring Early Childhood Programs in M-DCPS

Our guests: Lisette Rodriguez, District Director, Advanced Academics Montserrat Paradelo-Morrison, District Supervisor, Advanced Academics Discover how students are getting 1st-class educational opportunities with Advanced Academic programs to...