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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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Grenadian pensioners receive increase under new agreement

Kimberley Browne -
ST. GEORGE’S – Government pensioners have begun receiving a four per cent increase in their monthly payment under new contract agreement signed earlier this...
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Dominica’s first woman head of state sworn in

Kimberley Browne -
ROSEAU – Dominica’s first woman head of state, Sylvanie Burton, was sworn into office on Monday promising to serve all members of the population...
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Bermudians to pay more for electricity

Kimberley Browne -
HAMILTON – Opposition leader Jarion Richardson has described the announcement by the Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (Belco) that it will be increasing the...
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Guyana government to tax high energy users

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Georgetown, Guyana – Vice president Bharrat Jagdeo has announced plans by the government, to implement a policy to tax companies that consume large amounts...
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Juliet Holness named new Speaker in Jamaica

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Kingston – Juliet Holness, the wife of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and a Member of the House of Representatives, was on Tuesday elected Speaker, replacing...
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Venezuela regains control of Tocoron jail

Kimberley Browne -
CARACAS – The Venezuelan government invited journalists to tour the Tocoron Penitentiary Centre in Aragua state on Saturday – days after security forces reclaimed...
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