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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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Chastanet leads ‘March for Democracy’ into Castries

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Castries – Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet led supporters through the streets of the capital on Tuesday as the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP)...
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Tobacco use declines, but young people still at risk

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Washington – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) on Monday said that while the percentage of the population using tobacco in the Americas, including...
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Schoolgirl to be charged with murder after 19 die in fire

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Georgetown – Guyana police on Sunday said that a secondary school girl who allegedly caused the death of 19 of her schoolmates when she...
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All bodies identified from Mahdia fire

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Georgetown – The government of Guyana has announced plans to release the bodies of the girls who lost their lives earlier this week after...
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12 to 17 named storms forecast for 2023

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Miami – The US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a near-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic this year which begins on June...
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VP Harris to meet with CARICOM leaders

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Nassau, Bahamas – United States Vice President, Kamala Harris will meet with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders early next month, it has been officially announced...
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