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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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CARICOM 50: Origins of CARICOM

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As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of CARICOM, we bring some quick facts about the Caribbean Community. The regional bloc was established in 1973, formalising...
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Dominica Budget presented in Parliament

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Roseau – The Dominica government on Tuesday presented an EC$1.3 billion budget to Parliament outlining a range of new taxes and indicating that social...
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Jack Warner speaks at UNC meeting

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Port of Spain, Trinidad – More than 10 years after the disgraced international football executive, Austin Jack Warner, was booted out of the coalition...
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Cheaper loans for Guyana’s poultry industry

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Georgetown, Guyana – President Dr Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced the government’s decision to remove the corporate income tax on income earned by commercial...
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Guyana government providing support to Mahdia families

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Georgetown – The Guyana government on Monday reiterated an earlier position that it would offer “every type of assistance possible and necessary” to support...
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Pension reform for St Vincent and the Grenadines

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Kingstown – St Vincent and the Grenadines Finance Minister Camillo Gonsalves has warned that reform to the pension and benefit structure of the National...
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