Caribbean National Weekly
Holness urges Jamaicans to get NIDS cards to access assistance

Holness urges Jamaicans to get NIDS cards to access assistance

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging Jamaicans to obtain their National Identification System (NIDS) cards and maintain active bank accounts to help speed up the…

Angel Rivera sworn in as Lauderhill police chief

Angel Rivera sworn in as Lauderhill police chief

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Angel Rivera was sworn in as Lauderhill's new police chief Monday, Nov. 2, succeeding Constance Stanley, who retired after 10 years leading the department and…

Six Caribbean nationals charged in North Carolina illegal voting cases

Six Caribbean nationals charged in North Carolina illegal voting cases

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Six Caribbean nationals, including citizens of Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Bermuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, are among 18 non-U.S. citizens indicted or…

USCIS to increase certain immigration fees from October 16

USCIS to increase certain immigration fees from October 16

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase certain immigration-related fees from October 16 as part of an annual adjustment to account for inflation. The…

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

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Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw believes her historic third-place finish in the Ballon d’Or Féminin voting represents more than a personal achievement, viewing the recognition as a…

Belize reports 19 measles cases in 2026

Belize reports 19 measles cases in 2026

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Belize has recorded 19 measles cases so far in 2026, including four detected in October in the Cayo District, the Ministry of Health and Wellness…

Throp-X conference reports US$150 million in real estate deal flow

Throp-X conference reports US$150 million in real estate deal flow

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The Throp-X Investment Conference has generated more than US$150 million in real estate deal flow since its launch in 2022, with organizers preparing for the…