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St. Vincent Prime Minister in Hospital After Being Struck By Object During Protest Against Proposed…

Staff Consortium | August 06, 2021

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves remained hospitalized on Thursday night after he was struck with an object during protest earlier during the day as supporters of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) and two public sector unions took to the streets to condemn proposed changes to the Covid-induced Public Health Act. The government has said the amendment to the legislation would allow for the vaccination of public sector workers, considered to be front line workers. The government is proposing to remove the word “voluntary” from a section of the law that speaks to vaccination against Covid-19. In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister said that Gonsalves, 74, is now recuperating under the care of hospital staff. “He will remain at the Hospital overnight for observation. He has informed his colleagues…

Wife of Assassinated Haitian President Speaks Out:…

Staff Consortium | July 16, 2021

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC –The wife of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise on Wednesday said…

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