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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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Guyana, India sign air service agreement

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GEORGETOWN – Guyana and India on Saturday signed an air services agreement to facilitate direct flights between both countries. The agreement was signed by Minister...
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Guyana: US silent on seizure of cellphone

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Georgetown – Immigration officials in the United States have not given an explanation after a mobile phone belonging to the Permanent Secretary of the...
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David Rudder reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

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Port of Spain, Trinidad – Calypsonian David Rudder on Friday confirmed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as he gets ready for...
Editors Pick

Children at risk as immunisation rate falls in the Americas

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One in four children in Latin America and the Caribbean is missing out on vital vaccines. That was the major point coming out of a...
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CARICOM leaders declare “war on guns”

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Port Of Spain, Trinidad – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ended a two-day regional symposium on violence as a public health issue, declaring a war...
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VIDEO: China willing to help Haiti where possible

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China is “closely monitoring” the escalating crime situation in Haiti, says the country’s Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean, Cai Wai. Gangs now...
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