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Trinidad to face scrutiny over emergency powers, detention in UN review

 Trinidad and Tobago’s human rights record will come under scrutiny at the United Nations next week, with submissions from civil society organisations and other stakeholders raising concerns about emergency...
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UN remains focus on securing peace in Haiti

UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations says it remains focused on supporting efforts to restore security and stability...
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CRC chairman welcomes the leaders of Britain “to the “ancestral site” of slavery

The chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission (CRC), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has described as “a...
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King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua

King Charles III is to speak with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" on the lasting pain of the...
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Jamaica says annual UN Cuba resolution fails to address crisis

KINGSTON – Jamaica says repeated calls at the United Nations for an end to the United States’ economic...
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Husband and wife jailed and fined a million dollars each for operating ponzi scheme

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 The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) says it has secured convictions against Cuban-born Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his Guyanese-born wife, Ateeka Ishmael, who were...
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Caribbean colours and flavours take centre stage in Paris

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The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) has successfully concluded the second edition of the Caribbean Days – Journées des Caraïbes in Paris...
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Antigua and Barbuda exploring Japanese support for Sargassum processing facility

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Antigua and Barbuda could benefit from Japanese technical assistance to develop a facility that converts sargassum seaweed into commercially viable products, following discussions held...
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Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

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PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread...
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PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas

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WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too...
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Report warns Caribbean democracies face a convergence of structural pressures

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 A new report is warning that the future quality of Caribbean democracies will depend on the region’s ability to integrate economic resilience, climate change...
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