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Hurricane-ravaged Dominica investigating rare virus

Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Hurricane-ravaged Dominica investigating rare virus

After struggling to recover from the passage of devastating hurricanes, Dominica is now investigating the presence of a potentially fatal virus in the island.

According to a report from Dominica News online, the Hantavirus, which is spread by rodents, was confirmed after preliminary testing. Samples have been sent to Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta for confirmation.

According to media reports, one person reportedly died from the virus.

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Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up Miss Universe pageant

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Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up Miss Universe pageant

Jamaica’s Davina Bennett finished second runner-up in the 2017 edition of the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas, USA on Sunday night.
The 21-year-old Bennett was among 92 contestants vying for the crown.
South Africa’s Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters won the crown while Colombia’s Laura González Ospina was first runner-up. Representatives from Thailand and Venezuela rounded out the top 5.

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STATEMENT ON FIRE AT WEST BASSETERRE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

Published 27 November 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

STATEMENT ON FIRE AT WEST BASSETERRE CONSTITUENCY OFFICE

At about 2:00am on Monday 27 November 2017, through the vigilance of surrounding neighbours, I was alerted of a fire at the eastern side of the West Basseterre Constituency Office. The Fire & Rescue Department attended the fire just after 2:00am and quickly brought the fire under control.

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