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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grenada makes changes to CBI due diligence and fees

ST. GEORGE’S – Grenada Friday announced adjustment to its Citizenship By Investment  (CBI) programme that will result in foreign investors having to pay more...

Bahamas moves to decriminalise cannabis

NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government has launched public consultation on a compendium of legislation to decriminalise cannabis for medical, research, and religious use...

More hot days ahead

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) Monday said that for the next three months, ocean temperatures should remain well above average, continuing to...

Haitian police launch investigation into weekend violence

Port Au Prince, Haiti – Police say a judicial investigation has been launched into a church organised protest march in Canaan last Saturday that...

Denyse Plummer loses battle with cancer

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Former calypsonian and gospel singer Denyse Plummer died on Sunday following a battle with cancer. According to Guardian media, her...

$6.3m in cocaine washes ashore in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said cocaine, estimated at more than TT$21 million (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) washed...