President Biden acknowledged on Wednesday that American bombs have been used to kill Palestinian civilians as he warned that the United States would withhold certain weapons if Israel launches a long-threatened assault in southern Gaza. In some of his strongest language to date on the seven-month war, Mr. Biden said the United States would still ensure Israel’s security, including the Iron Dome missile defense system and Israel’s “ability to respond to attacks” like the one Iran launched in April. But he said he would block the delivery of weapons that could be fired into densely populated areas of Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are sheltering. The president had already halted the shipment of 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault on Rafah — the first time since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7 that Mr. Biden has leveraged U.S....

Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew at the RLB Airport showing support to Kevon Woode and family. – Advertisement – Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – This afternoon (Wednesday, May 8, 2024), Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew made a heartfelt visit to the RLB International Airport to extend his regards and support to Kevon Woode and his parents, who departed for Trinidad and Tobago for advanced medical care. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew at the RLB Airport showing support to Kevon Woode and family. Fifteen-year-old Kevon Woode was tragically involved in an accident at Pinneys Beach, Nevis, during a family beach picnic on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was swiftly transported to Alexander Hospital in Nevis via ambulance for urgent medical attention. Subsequent CT scans and X-rays revealed water in Kevon’s lungs and dislocated bones in his neck, resulting in paralysis from the neck down and necessitating...

I am baffled by the omission of Obed McCoy; I would have him in place of Shamar Joseph. I refuse to believe any selection bias since he is from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I cast no aspersions. We can’t expect Shamar to repeat his Australia heroics every game he plays in from now on. That is detrimental to his international career and it is placing unreasonable expectations and unnecessary pressure on him, the headlines are waiting to tear him apart. Look what happened to Carlos Brathwaite after that infamous over, his career fell off.  The rest of the squad is perfect, don’t get me wrong, but this was a selection that didn’t need to be tampered with. Obed McCoy has been opening the bowling for the West Indies for the past three years. Except for his absence due to injury, he was instrumental in taking wickets in the powerplay in our series...

For many years, members of the visually impaired community have faced significant challenges in accessing printed information, often having to rely on others for assistance. This lack of autonomy has hindered their ability to fully participate in various aspects of society. However, with the recent implementation of Braille birth certificates, this long-standing barrier is being removed, paving the way for a more inclusive landscape where individuals with visual impairments can navigate their own journeys with greater independence and confidence. On May 1, 2024, Executive Director at the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Conrad Harris, was the first person to receive a copy of the freshly printed Braille document. He expresses his elation to JIS News, describing it as a “great experience” to have a document in a format that he can easily read. “One of the issues we have from time to time is that when we have information...

Many lights in Charlotte Amalie remained off until Wednesday evening. (Submitted photo) St. Thomas and St. John residents faced a nearly half-day power outage after a lightning strike earlier Wednesday, according to the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority. The extent of the damage is still under investigation by WAPA crews, according to officials. While all feeders had power restored by 2 p.m., isolated outages persisted. This latest incident comes after days of heavy rain that caused a major power outage on St. Croix last week. The recent weather has also had a significant impact on the territory’s roadways. Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel reported Wednesday that his department has been battling road issues throughout both districts. “Major landslides were reported starting around 6-7 a.m.,” undermining roads on the west and north sides of St. Thomas, Gabriel said. Traffic signals were also knocked out due to the power outages, which...

Les soldats kényans de la Mission multinationale d’appui à la sécurité en Haïti sont sur le point d’intervenir, suite à la lettre du Conseil présidentiel de Transition (CPT) au président kényan William Ruto. Les 9 membres du Conseil présidentiel de transition (CPT), les nouveaux traîtres à la Nation, sont déjà à l’œuvre. Travaillant sous le diktat de l’administration coloniale américaine, ils viennent de commettre un autre acte d’infraction contre le pays en écrivant au président Kenyan William Ruto le lundi 6 mai pour réclamer le déploiement des forces étrangères que les puissances occidentales en accord avec le Conseil de Sécurité de l’Onu ont baptisé pour mieux vendre leur projet: Mission multinationale d’appui à la sécurité en Haïti. Cependant les préparatifs pour salir et souiller une énième fois le territoire haïtien par les occidentaux vont bon train.  Ils ont déjà acquis un bon nombre de pays à leur service tels que les...