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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 accused of rape, unlawful deprivation of liberty, assault, and attempted intentional...
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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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Persad-Bissessar announces joint army and police posts for 30 communities

Port of Spain – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is establishing joint army and police posts...
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Jamaica to petition King Charles on reparations

Kingston – Jamaica is preparing to take the next legal step in its campaign for reparations for slavery by...
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Death toll in Guyana ferry tragedy climbs as regional recovery effort expands

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 Search, rescue and recovery operations following the capsizing of the MV Barima have intensified with the arrival of maritime assets and personnel from the...
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Efforts to refloat sunken MV Barima to begin today

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GEORGETOWN – The Guyana government says it will begin operations at midday on Wednesday to refloat the sunken MV Barima using specialised flotation equipment...
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Death toll rises to 41 in Guyana boat tragedy

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The death toll in Guyana's boat tragedy has risen to 41 as search and recovery operations continue. In an update issued this afternoon, the Government...
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New initiative to improve Caribbean energy sector

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A multi-million dollar initiative designed to close the institutional and technical capacity gaps that are slowing the Caribbean’s energy transition is to  be launched...
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Two confirmed dead as search and rescue operations continue

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The Guyana government Sunday night confirmed that the bodies of two people had been found and the search and rescue operations continue for at...
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67 rescued after boat capsized in Guyana; search continues for others

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GEORGETOWN – Preliminary reports indicate that a huge wave may have caused the MV Barima with 116 passengers and a 17-member crew to capsize...
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Circus shut down

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