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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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Call for China to help with Haiti

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Roseau – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Friday called on China to use its vote in the United Nations Security Council to support a...
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Bahamas working out details of gun amnesty

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Nassau – National Security Minister, Wayne Munroe, says he expects a gun amnesty initiative to be introduced here next week aimed at curbing the...
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World Bank approves funding for airport in Haiti

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Port au Prince, Haiti – The board of the World Bank has approved financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Transport Connectivity project. This new...
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UN Secretary General reiterates call to help Haiti

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United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, Thursday reiterated a call for the international community to come to the assistance of Haiti warning against “what...
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CARICOM pushing full freedom of movement

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Barbados and other CARICOM member states are accelerating plans for full freedom of movement in the Caribbean, with a definitive position on the matter...
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Guyana police advised to drop case against Local Minister

Sherrylyn Clarke -
Georgetown – The Guyana police force on Tuesday afternoon informed the public that it has halted all investigations into a 16-year old girl’s allegation...
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