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Anika Kentish is a journalist based in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda. As a journalist, she has reported for many news agencies including the Associated Press (AP) and the Barbados-based Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC). She has worked extensively for Observer Media Group in Antigua where she hosted the popular morning radio talk show Observer AM and wrote for the Daily Observer. Throughout her career, she has covered the Allen Stanford Ponzi scandal, the United Nations General Assembly in New York and visits of US Secretaries of State to the Caribbean. She has extensive experience covering natural disasters including the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, Hurricanes Irma in Barbuda and Ivan in Grenada. Kentish holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations and a master's in Training & Development.
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Displaced Palestinians arrive in central Gaza; Real Madrid celebrates Champions League victory; Atlanta family's school struggle ends
Palestinians have been displaced in central Gaza, fleeing from Rafah due to an Israeli army ground operation. Real Madrid's Joselu is celebrated for scoring in the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. An Atlanta family, previously struggling to enroll their children in school, has seen a positive change with the children returning to class.
Irma turns Caribbean island paradises into nightmares
Hurricane Irma devastated the Leeward Islands, causing 22 deaths and widespread damage. Looting and lawlessness ensued, prompting French and Dutch authorities to send extra troops. The Category 5 storm destroyed infrastructure, leaving thousands desperate to escape. The situation was exacerbated by Hurricane Jose, which halted rescue efforts. The French and Dutch governments are working to restore order and provide aid, with military and commercial support. Criticism arose over the handling of the crisis, particularly the response from the UK government to its territories. Evacuations and aid deliveries are ongoing, with significant damage estimated at 1.2 billion euros.
Irma turns Caribbean island paradises into nightmares
Hurricane Irma devastated the Leeward Islands, causing 22 deaths and widespread destruction. Looting and lawlessness ensued, prompting French and Dutch authorities to send extra troops. The Category 5 storm damaged infrastructure, leaving thousands desperate to escape. The situation was exacerbated by Hurricane Jose, which halted rescue efforts. The French and Dutch governments are actively responding, while the U.S. and U.K. governments have also provided aid. Criticism has been directed at the French and U.K. governments for their handling of the crisis. Evacuations and emergency measures continue as the region grapples with the aftermath.
Hurricane Irma brings death, destruction to the Caribbean
Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, has caused at least 10 deaths and widespread destruction across the Caribbean. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb reported fatalities and injuries in Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthelemy, with France sending aid. The storm left many homeless in Barbuda, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne citing horrendous conditions. Significant damage occurred in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and other islands. The U.S. National Hurricane Center forecasts Irma to continue impacting the region before potentially hitting Florida. President Trump declared emergencies in affected U.S. territories, and Florida Governor Rick Scott activated the National Guard in preparation.
Antigua official to face U.S. in $7B swindle case
Leroy King, Antigua's former chief financial regulator, has been arrested to face charges in the U.S. for his alleged role in aiding R. Allen Stanford's $7 billion Ponzi scheme. King is accused of accepting bribes to ignore irregularities as the administrator of Antigua's Financial Services Regulatory Commission. Stanford, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges, is accused of misusing funds invested in certificates of deposit from the Stanford International Bank. King, who has been fired from his position, will face extradition proceedings and has been granted bail with strict conditions due to his cancer diagnosis. Stanford's business interests in Antigua also include various other enterprises.
NEWS 2000 Girls’ All-Star Team
The 2000 NEWS of Delaware County’s Girls’ All-Star Softball Team features standout players from local high schools, with dominant pitchers like Crissy Wontroba, Vicki Andrel, and Katie Reisch making significant contributions to their teams. The all-star selections were made after consultations with area head coaches, and the list includes players from Prendergast, Upper Darby, and Haverford, among others. The players' achievements, both in pitching and batting, are detailed, showcasing their contributions to their respective teams' successes.
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