Caribbean National Weekly
Jamaica stresses US initiated Third Country Nationals transit deal

Jamaica stresses US initiated Third Country Nationals transit deal

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Jamaica’s government says the United States initiated discussions on a Third Country Nationals (TCN) program that allows individuals transferred from the U.S. to transit through…

South Florida nursing school owner pleads guilty in fraudulent diploma scheme

South Florida nursing school owner pleads guilty in fraudulent diploma scheme

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The owner and operator of two South Florida nursing schools has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a scheme that sold thousands…

Father’s Day 2026: Celebrating the legacy of Black fatherhood

Father’s Day 2026: Celebrating the legacy of Black fatherhood

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There’s something about Father’s Day that makes you look at the game of basketball a little differently. Two basketball families this year offer a quiet…

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…

Taylor’s masterclass lifts Windies as Henry praises team’s fight under pressure

Taylor’s masterclass lifts Windies as Henry praises team’s fight under pressure

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West Indies Women overcame a determined Scotland side in a tense ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup contest, with Chinelle Henry crediting veteran Stafanie Taylor’s experience…

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…

JN Bank posts more than J$2.2 billion in pre-tax profit for 2025-26 fiscal year

JN Bank posts more than J$2.2 billion in pre-tax profit for 2025-26 fiscal year

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JN Bank reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, posting profit before tax of more than J$2.29 billion as earnings…