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CARICOM education ministers meeting in Guyana

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Education Ministers began a two-day meeting here on Wednesday amid concerns as to  whether or not the education system is providing every learner with the foundation...
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Trinidad rocked by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

PORT OF SPAIN – Trinidad and Tobago was rocked by a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1...
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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...
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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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UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba

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 Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of the UN Office for the Coordination...
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Caribbean countries boosted in push for climate loss and damage funding

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Caribbean countries are now better positioned to access millions of dollars in climate grant financing aimed at strengthening resilience and addressing losses and damages...
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Regional countries concerned about leakage within tourism sector

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Caribbean tourism ministers have expressed concern regarding the “leakage” within the sector and are trying to formulate strategies to deal with the situation, Antigua...
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‘Trinidad won’t recognise’ Barnett as Caricom Secretary General after August

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PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will not recognise Dr. Carla Barnett as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary...
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CXC says AI approach based on fairness and human judgement

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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is assuring students, teachers and parents across the region that its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in School-Based Assessments...
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‘Concerning’ spread of TB in detention facilities

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KINGSTON – The Ministry of Health in Jamaica has expressed grave concern over the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in state detention facilities, particularly at...
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