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Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The purpose of this review is to obtain a clear understanding of...
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Dominica targets 100 000 population with New Renewal Initiative

ROSEAU –  The Dominica government says it will establish a National Population Renewal and Global Dominican Engagement Programme...
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Persad-Bissessar announces joint army and police posts for 30 communities

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is establishing joint army and police posts...
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Jamaica to petition King Charles on reparations

Kingston – Jamaica is preparing to take the next legal step in its campaign for reparations for slavery by...
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Antigua & Barbuda wants review of US visa restrictions

St John’s – The Antigua and Barbuda government has launched a fresh diplomatic effort to persuade the United...
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Suriname and Petronas unveil oil exploration plan

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Paramaribo, Suriname – A delegation from the Malaysian energy multinational Petronas, held discussions here with the Surinamese government and unveiled its plans about a possible...
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Jamaicans urged not to panic as dengue cases rise

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Health authorities appealed to Jamaicans not to panic as the country's dengue fever cases swelled to 870. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie...
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Soft skills critical, says St Kitts PM

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Attaining as many Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) certificates as possible should not be the focus of regional education systems. St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister...
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Grenadian man charged with ‘stealing’ child

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St George’s – Grenada police have charged a 37-year-old man with “stealing “ a 10 year-old child who had been reported missing since October...
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Bermuda considering full CARICOM membership

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Hamilton – Bermuda is considering becoming a full-fledged member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and is initiating a consultation process. Governor Rena Lalgie made the...
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Call to modernise Jamaica’s sugar cane industry

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Kingston – Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter, says the sugar industry in Jamaica requires an overhaul...
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