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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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At least 15 die in Ecuador earthquake

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At least 15 people have died and more than 400 are injured after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador's southern coast. Buildings were damaged in several...
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Guyana, US discuss energy sector

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GEORGETOWN – The president of Guyana, Irfaan Ali has sought to assure the United States that his country is ready to guarantee America’s energy...
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Jamaican doctors and teachers accept wage offer

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Kingston, Jamaica – Teachers have accepted the government’s latest wage offer ending industrial action that had led to protest action last week and a...
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St Lucia turns to RSS as violence spikes

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CASTRIES – Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called for help from the Regional Security System (RSS) and has implemented 24-hour police patrols, among...
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Customs officers in Jamaica to wear body cameras

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Kingston – The Jamaica Customs Agency says that over 100 customs officers will be required to wear body cameras when dealing with the public. According...
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New Computer Misuse Bill

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A new Computer Misuse Bill will soon be laid in Parliament as the current one needs to be replaced, not amended. Attorney General Dale Marshall,...
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