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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...

Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The...

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...

Dominica soap manufacturer taking Jamaica government to CCJ

Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Dominica-based company, DCP Successors Limited (DCPS) has taken the Jamaica government before the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice...

Second case of monkeypox in Trinidad

Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Ministry of Health says a second case of the Mpox, virus was confirmed via laboratory testing on Wednesday. The patient has...

CARICOM Eminent Persons Group arrives in Haiti

The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) arrived in Haiti on Wednesday on a follow-up mission to the Stakeholders Meeting held in Jamaica last June. The...

President Ali to name replacement for local minister

Georgetown, Guyana – President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said he would soon announce a replacement for his embattled former local government and regional...

St Vincent police investigating death

Kingstown, St Vincent – Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman, whose body was found with apparent chop wounds inside her family...

Mottley honoured as Barbados strengthens ties with Venezuela

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was awarded one of Venezuela’s top honours. The Order of Liberators of Venezuela, first class, was conferred by President Nicolas...