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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 signs US$34.5m contract for ID system

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Georgetown – The Guyana government Friday signed a US$34.5 million contract with the German-based provider of integrated identity solutions, Veridos to implement an electronic...
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Jamaica government assisting small cannabis farmers

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Kingston, Jamaica – Sixteen communities and approximately 128 small traditional cannabis farmers will be targeted for support over the next three to four years...
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US Congress investigating origins of COVID

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The origins of COVID-19 are being explored by a United States congressional committee in a first hearing in Washington. The panel, formed by a new...
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Holness: Preparing path to republic status

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KINGSTON – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the island’s desire to transition to a republic will be an important step in completing the country’s...
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Three days of mourning for former Prime Minister of Haiti Gérard Latortue

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Port Au Prince – Three days of national mourning have been declared in Haiti following the recent death of former Prime Minister Gérard Latortue. In...
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Guyana exploring the manufacturing of vaccines

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Georgetown – In a quest to access lifesaving vaccines without relying on supplies from developed countries, the Government of Guyana has reached out the nations...
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