BOGOTA- - At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring 87 others, with still more residents trapped in the rubble.

TEATT is encouraging compliance with street vending requirements.

PHILIPSBURG--The Inspectorate of Economic and Transport Affairs (IETA) is preparing an inventory and registration exercise to get an updated overview of street vending activities across St. Maarten, as the government continues to monitor compliance with street vending requirements.

PHILIPSBURG--The Workers Institute for Organised Labour (WIFOL) has launched a search for a new union leader, inviting interested persons to submit expressions of interest as the organisation moves toward electing new leadership.

Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling.

POINTE BLANCHE--Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has explained why she decided to ask the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to independently verify a prison sentence calculation after two different calculations were submitted in connection with a request for early release.

The late Robert Luckock.

PHILIPSBURG--“The Daily Herald” is mourning the loss of senior reporter Robert Luckock, who passed away after a brief illness. He was 74.