Caribbean National Weekly
Brian Langrin appointed Bank of Jamaica governor, succeeding Richard Byles

Brian Langrin appointed Bank of Jamaica governor, succeeding Richard Byles

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Dr. R. Brian Langrin has been appointed governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), succeeding Richard Byles, whose seven-year term ends Tuesday. Langrin will assume…

Florida officials urge voters to prepare for Aug. 18 primary election

Florida officials urge voters to prepare for Aug. 18 primary election

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Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd is urging residents to participate in Tuesday’s primary election, reminding voters that polls will be open from 7 a.m.…

Jamaican Association of Maryland honors community leaders at Independence Gala

Jamaican Association of Maryland honors community leaders at Independence Gala

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Jamaican pride, resilience and community service took centre stage on Saturday, Aug. 8, as Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica gathered at Martin’s West in Baltimore…

US government revokes more than 600 visas in birth tourism crackdown

US government revokes more than 600 visas in birth tourism crackdown

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The US government has revoked more than 600 visas from foreign nationals as part of a global crackdown on birth tourism and has established a…

World beaters, athletes and a grateful nation unite to celebrate Franno’s extraordinary legacy

World beaters, athletes and a grateful nation unite to celebrate Franno’s extraordinary legacy

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For more than four decades, Stephen “Franno” Francis stood at the edge of the track, stopwatch in hand, dissecting performances, demanding precision and pushing athletes…

Dr. Tanya Destang-Beaubrun's encourages Caribbean women to take charge of their health

Dr. Tanya Destang-Beaubrun's encourages Caribbean women to take charge of their health

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For years, physician Dr. Tanya Destang-Beaubrun has cared for women navigating everything from hormonal changes and chronic stress to metabolic disorders and the everyday demands…

Brian Langrin appointed Bank of Jamaica governor, succeeding Richard Byles

Brian Langrin appointed Bank of Jamaica governor, succeeding Richard Byles

2 min read

Dr. R. Brian Langrin has been appointed governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), succeeding Richard Byles, whose seven-year term ends Tuesday. Langrin will assume…