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Suriname prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for man with HIV accused of rape

Paramaribo, Suriname – The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 10-year unconditional prison sentence for a man accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and attempted intentional...
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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...
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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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Dengue on the rise in Guyana

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Georgetown – Guyana has activated a technical working group (TWG) as the country so far this year has recorded a total of 2 169...
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‘Region must prevent’ trans border spread of infectious diseases

Kimberley Browne -
PORT OF SPAIN – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says regional countries need to take adequate steps to prevent the transboundary spread...
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Dominica launches online platform for easier trade

Kimberley Browne -
ROSEAU – Dominica has launched an online platform that will allow persons to apply for licenses, permits, certificates, and other documents related to imports,...
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Holness says Jamaica near full employment

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Kingston – Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is close to full employment as the country reached a record low unemployment level of 4.5...
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Bahamian couple charged with manslaughter by negligence

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Nassau – Police have arrested the parents of a two-year-old child, whose head was hanging out of the rear passenger window of their vehicle...
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Chinese detained after meth lab discovery

Kimberley Browne -
PORT OF SPAIN – Police say they have detained a Chinese national after discovering the first methamphetamine laboratory in Trinidad and Tobago. A police statement...
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