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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...

Guterres urges more support for Haiti

The report card on Haiti is not good. United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, who is a special guest at the 45th Regular Meeting of...

CARICOM Heads placing time capsule for 50 years

In celebration of the Caribbean Community's (CARICOM) 50th anniversary, heads of state across the region will be placing letters into a special time capsule...

300 more black belly sheep sent to Guyana

Georgetown – Guyana’s agricultural sector will receive yet another boost as it continues to tackle food insecurity, with the scheduled arrival of 300 black...

Commonwealth Secretary-General to attend CARICOM Heads Meeting

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, will attend the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Port-of-Spain from Monday through...

St Kitts launches public education on marijuana industry

Basseterre – The St Kitts-Nevis government has launched a public education campaign regarding the marijuana industry in the twin island Federation. Attorney General, Garth Wilkin,...

Skerrit’s tribute to Sir Lloyd

A statement from Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit I was saddened this morning by the news of the passing of former Barbados Prime Minister, Sir...