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An emotional Marc Fogel, the American teacher held captive in Russia for more than three years, told President Trump on Tuesday night that he was forever indebted to him for securing his release as he was greeted at the White House. With an American flag draped around his neck, Mr. Fogel stepped out of a car and into snow falling on Washington, gripping Mr. Trump’s hand as they stood at the side entrance to the White House. “President Trump is a hero,” Mr. Fogel said. Mr. Trump and Mr. Fogel then moved into the Diplomatic Room, where both answered questions from a group of reporters. Mr. Fogel acknowledged his 95-year-old mother, who had continued to push for his freedom. “To me you look damn good,” Mr. Trump told Mr. Fogel, before taking him to see the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House residence. He criticized President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s...

St. Lucia – In response to the increasing mortality associated with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors, the National NCD Committee has convened a high-level stakeholder consultation aimed at fostering collaboration and strengthening national strategies for prevention and control. The consultation is taking place at the 5th Floor Conference Room, Finance Administrative Centre, Pointe Seraphine. The event brings together key stakeholders to engage in knowledge sharing and explore a whole- of-society approach to combatting NCDs. The consultation seeks to improve the visibility of the Ministry of Health’s efforts in addressing NCDs, raise awareness of their significant impact on morbidity and mortality, and strengthen community-based initiatives through partnerships with athletic clubs and other organizations. Senior Medical Officer for NCDs, Dr. Shana Cyr-Philbert, highlighted the importance of a coordinated approach in addressing the issue, stating, “We can only tackle non-communicable diseases through a holistic approach which is sustainable. This can only happen...

For 175 years, St George’s College has stood as a beacon of excellence, forging leaders with competence, conscience, and compassion who transform the world around them. “As we celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we are reaffirming our legacy of shaping innovators and visionaries ready to lead humanity into a brighter future,” a statement from the North Street, Kingston school said. “To mark this momentous occasion, St George’s College is proud to launch ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow: A Knight’s Dialogue’, an inspiring lecture series designed to awaken the boundless potential in our students. This is more than a celebration – it’s a call to action for young minds to dream boldly, think creatively, and act courageously. “Imagine standing in the footsteps of extraordinary leaders who have changed the course of history in business, science, art, entertainment, and more. Through this series, you’ll hear directly from trailblazers who were once in your shoes –...

Delegates from the Sixth Constitutional Convention met Tuesday. (Source photo by Diana Dias) Fifteen delegates to the territory’s Constitutional Convention took the oath of office two weeks ago. After a few false starts, they convened Tuesday and clashed while hammering out a procedural framework for drafting a sixth attempt at a U.S. Virgin Islands Constitution. Tuesday’s session, which was held in person and virtually over Zoom, was plagued by technological issues, but communication problems between delegates appeared to extend further. As members began discussing the adoption of rules, some delegates questioned whether they had the most up-to-date copy, which was sent out at 10 a.m. Tuesday — the same time the meeting started. A motion to adopt those rules was immediately met with objections. “The rules are very important, and I think that’s why, over the last three months, the St. Thomas-St. John delegation has reached out to all of...

Sir Anthony Smellie (CNS): Sir Anthony Smellie, a former chief justice of the Cayman Islands, has been appointed to the Privy Council. In a release from the judiciary, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale congratulated her predecessor, saying it was a fitting recognition of his long and distinguished career as a leading jurist in the Cayman Islands. Sir Anthony’s appointment will enable the chairman of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Lord Reed, to invite him to sit with the committee, which is the final court of appeal for the UK overseas territories and a number of Commonwealth countries. “Sir Anthony served the Cayman Islands for over forty years, including nearly 25 years as our Chief Justice, and will bring his considerable judicial acumen and experience to this prestigious role,” Governor Jane Owen said following the announcement. “I extend my warmest wishes on this significant appointment and for his continued success.”...