Caribbean National Weekly
US diplomatic note puts Audrey Marks at centre of deportee proposal; Jamaian govt denies claim

US diplomatic note puts Audrey Marks at centre of deportee proposal; Jamaian govt denies claim

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A diplomatic note from the United States Embassy in Kingston has raised questions over who initiated a proposed third-country national (TCN) arrangement, stating that a…

JTB seeking business development officer for Florida operations

JTB seeking business development officer for Florida operations

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The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is recruiting a new Business Development Officer to join its United States sales team in Florida as it looks to…

Record diaspora attendance signals strong support for Jamaica

Record diaspora attendance signals strong support for Jamaica

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The record turnout at the 11th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference has been hailed as a clear demonstration of the Jamaican diaspora’s commitment to national development,…

New Florida laws covering crime, schools and health care take effect July 1

New Florida laws covering crime, schools and health care take effect July 1

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Nearly 90 new laws are set to take effect July 1, 2026, in Florida, marking a wide-ranging overhaul of policies touching criminal justice, education, public…

Canada makes World Cup history as record win is overshadowed by Kone injury

Canada makes World Cup history as record win is overshadowed by Kone injury

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Canada finally reached a milestone decades in the making on Thursday, securing its first-ever World Cup victory with a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar. The…

Barbados reports sharp rise in syphilis cases, urges increased testing and safer sex practices

Barbados reports sharp rise in syphilis cases, urges increased testing and safer sex practices

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Health authorities in Barbados are urging the public to adopt safer sexual practices and seek regular testing after new data showed a significant rise in…

Barbados finance minister urges regional investment to benefit ordinary Caribbean citizens

Barbados finance minister urges regional investment to benefit ordinary Caribbean citizens

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Barbados Finance Minister Ryan Straughn on Thursday called for a new approach to regional investment that delivers tangible benefits for ordinary Caribbean people, as the…