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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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PAHO issues measles alert for region

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Washington – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has issued an alert, urging countries of the Americas, including the Caribbean, to update their response...
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IMF says Jamaican economy making strong recovery

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Washington – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that Jamaican economy was now recovering strongly supported by sound policy frameworks and policies...
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Dominicans urged to get involved in debate on electoral reform

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Roseau – President Charles Savarin has urged Dominicans to get involved in the public discussions on electoral reform as Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced...
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St Lucia PM responds to concern over COVID-19 vaccine

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Castries, St Lucia – Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says he will follow the “dictates” of the Ministry of Health and the St Lucia...
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Bahamian police probe death threats to PM

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Nassau, Bahamas – Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander says a full investigation is now under way following death threats against Prime Minister Phillip “Brave” Davis. Speaking during...
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Vincentian nurse sentenced on cocaine charge

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Kingstown, St Vincent – Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne on Friday sentenced a senior nurse who had been charged with having 60 kilogrammes of cocaine...
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