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The Trap Everyone Falls Into When Using AI
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August 13, 2025
My first months with ChatGPT felt amazing, until I realised I was stockpiling outputs like a digital hoarder and producing nothing. I’ve always had a million ideas floating in my head. Not that long ago, I’d try to see how many I could execute at...
Opinion: Jim Allen gets a tribute to die for – but it’s from the wrong country
Montserrat Spotlight
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August 8, 2025
Jim Allen was a difficult man. On the cricket field he was difficult to get out. Away from it he was difficult to figure out. And he was often difficult to deal with. But his place in the annals of Montserrat history is easy. He is the island’s...
James (Jim) Ernest Youngsman
South Whidbey Record - Washington State
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August 13, 2025
James (Jim) Ernest Youngsman was born April 13, 1938 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to parents Adrian and Henrietta Youngsman. Raised in a two-room farmhouse, his bedroom was in the attic where he used to be able to count stars through the broken shakes on...
How to Make Pumpkin Fritters
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August 12, 2025
Growing up, pumpkin fritters were a treat you would get in my house the day after soup day or a day when there was pumpkins served with a fish meal. My mother would always save some of the pumpkin and it would be a treat waiting for us to have...
Tropical Storm Erin Could Pass Close to the Northeast Caribbean, Says Antigua Met Office
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August 12, 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is warning that Tropical Storm Erin could pass dangerously close to the Northeast Caribbean later this week, with the potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Friday. As of 5PM ECT today (Tuesday,...
Tropical Storm Erin Strengthens in the Eastern Atlantic, Could Become Hurricane This Week
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August 12, 2025
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is advising residents across the Atlantic Basin to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Erin, which is currently moving westward across the eastern Atlantic and is forecast to become a hurricane later this...
Getting Found When Airbnb ‘Gets Smart’
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August 12, 2025
Airbnb is fast becoming an AI-first platform, with significant changes rolling out now and more on the way. Here’s what local hosts and service providers need to know and do to stay visible and customer-focused as the platform evolves. What’s...
UK Overseas Territories US State Department update on the Diversity Visa Program for 2025
MercoPress
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Tuesday, August 12th 2025 - 21:33 UTC US State Department admitted a technical error with its Diversity Visa (DV), resulting in incorrect selection status for some UK entrants and dependent areas The U.S. Department of State has announced an...
Hundreds of Students Equipped for New Term at Sarah F. Sweeney Back-to-School Giveaway
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August 7, 2025
More than 270 students in Montserrat are heading into the new school year with brand-new backpacks and essential supplies, thanks to the annual Sarah F. Sweeney Back-to-School Giveaway, held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Bethesda Methodist...
Hints at origins of mysterious 'alien' mummies found in Peru revealed by genetic testing
Daily Mail
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August 12, 2025
A discovery in Peru has captivated scientists and conspiracy theorists alike since 2015, when a grave digger uncovered mummified bodies inside a cave. These unusual remains, notable for having three fingers and three toes, sparked wild...
A coach detained. A friend gone. As kids confront immigration realities, they’re learning to stand up
Los Angeles Times
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August 12, 2025
The scene at the dais in Riverside’s City Council chambers looked a bit different on a recent Monday morning: Instead of men and women in business attire, children wearing navy blue T-shirts emblazoned with vibrant orange and yellow butterfly...
OECS and CDB successfully conclude Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment
The Daily Herald
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A scene from the recent conference on the Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment (eCPA) Project. Step by step, OECS countries strengthen their capacity to tackle multidimensional poverty. CASTRIES, St. Lucia--The OECS Commission, in partnership with...
Gay Sex Acts Are No Longer Illegal in This Country
Fodors Travel Guide
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August 11, 2025
Saint Lucia’s court has struck down colonial-era sodomy laws, decriminalizing same-sex relations and securing a landmark LGBTQ rights victory that boosts equality and welcomes all visitors. LGBTQ+ travelers vacationing in at least one Caribbean...
Ministry of Agriculture Promotes Aquaculture at PRIME Expo
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August 5, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging local farmers to dive into fish farming, showcasing tilapia and shrimp at the recent Produced in Montserrat Expo (PRIME) as part of efforts to strengthen the island’s food security. Tilapia on display at...
Premier Credits MUL Team, Outlines Steps to Improve Power Reliability
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August 6, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has reiterated his government’s commitment to improving the reliability of Montserrat’s electricity supply, highlighting ongoing upgrades and recent developments at Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL). “We had promised to...
Premier Defends Cultural Centre Renovation, Clarifies Use of Parliament Funds
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August 6, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has defended the government’s decision to repurpose allocated funds for a new parliament building to refurbish the Montserrat Cultural Centre, stressing the importance of using the funds before their expiration date. “The...
Minister of Health Provides Update on Emergency Care and Dialysis Services
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July 31, 2025
Montserrat is preparing to finalise a critical health agreement with the University Hospital in Guadeloupe that could significantly reduce deaths and disability caused by strokes, heart attacks, trauma, and late-stage complications of chronic...
Spain Replace Monste Tomé As Head Coach After UEFA Women’s Euro Defeat
Forbes
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BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JULY 27: Montse Tome, Head Coach of Spain, looks on after the team's defeat in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Final match between England and Spain at St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Maryam...
Spain replaces women’s team coach Montse Tomé with Sonia Bermúdez
Brandon Sun
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August 11, 2025
By: Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press Posted: 8:41 AM CDT Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 MADRID (AP) — Spain's women's national team is making a coaching change two weeks after reaching the final of the European Championship. Read this article for free:...
Government Prioritises Road Repairs and Flood Resilience Following May Storms
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July 30, 2025
Montserrat’s infrastructure vulnerabilities came into sharp focus following the May 2025 flash floods, prompting urgent action to repair damaged roads and drainage systems, Minister of BUILT Veronica Dorsette-Hector told Parliament on Monday. The...