Caribbean National Weekly
Guyana targets new tourism record after arrivals rise 22%

Guyana targets new tourism record after arrivals rise 22%

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Guyana is aiming to record its highest number of visitor arrivals in 2026 after welcoming 453,489 visitors in 2025, a 22% increase over the previous…

South Florida voters have until October 22 to request mail ballots

South Florida voters have until October 22 to request mail ballots

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Voters in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have until Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot for Florida’s November 3…

Jamaica diaspora conference to bring leaders together in Philadelphia

Jamaica diaspora conference to bring leaders together in Philadelphia

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The Jamaica Diaspora Northeast USA will host its second annual conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 23 and 24, bringing together diaspora members, government officials,…

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…

Paulsen’s five-for sinks West Indies in World Cup opener

Paulsen’s five-for sinks West Indies in World Cup opener

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West Indies endured a difficult start to their International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup campaign, suffering an 88-run defeat to Australia in Saturday’s opening…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can change the story

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can change the story

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Every October, pink ribbons return to workplaces, churches, schools, communities and social media feeds across the Caribbean, carrying a familiar message: check your breasts, know…

BSJ launches national campaign to help Jamaican businesses compete and grow

BSJ launches national campaign to help Jamaican businesses compete and grow

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The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched From Standards to Success , a national campaign to help Jamaican businesses better understand how quality, standards,…