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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...

Bahamas to review work permit process

Nassau – The Bahamas government says it will conduct a review examining labour certificate applications and employment data. “The...

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...

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...

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...

Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increase by more than 15 per cent

The value of goods exported from Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 15.7 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, building...

OAS launches collaboration with private sector

 The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has welcomed the launch of a collaboration platform with the private sector...

IDB provides funds to help Barbados strengthen energy security

 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says its Board of Executive Directors has approved a Policy-Based Programmatic Loan (PBP) of US$150 million to strengthen energy...

CARICOM EPG to schedule visit to Haiti “as soon as possible”

The  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Eminent Persons Group (EPG) says it will schedule a visit to Haiti “as soon as possible” as it continues to...

CAL to introduce daily flights between Guyana and Canada

 The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday said it will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown,  effective July 1, this year providing customers...

US Congress urged to restore benefits for Caribbean immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging United States Congressional leaders to restore the...