Caribbean National Weekly
Dominica police to send remains linked to teen’s death to Jamaica for DNA testing

Dominica police to send remains linked to teen’s death to Jamaica for DNA testing

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Dominica police have received approval to send samples of human remains found in the northern community of Capuchin to Jamaica for DNA testing to determine…

Miami-Dade to close Financial District Metromover station for five weeks

Miami-Dade to close Financial District Metromover station for five weeks

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Miami-Dade County will temporarily close the Financial District Metromover station beginning Saturday, October 24, to allow for switch upgrades as part of an ongoing project…

Jamaica diaspora sent US$3.12 billion home in 2025/26, Terrelonge says

Jamaica diaspora sent US$3.12 billion home in 2025/26, Terrelonge says

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Jamaicans overseas sent US$3.12 billion in remittances to Jamaica during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, including an additional US$93 million in the three months following Hurricane…

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…

Mount Pleasant overcome Reid’s penalty miss to book Caribbean Cup final spot

Mount Pleasant overcome Reid’s penalty miss to book Caribbean Cup final spot

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Defending champions Mount Pleasant Football Academy are one victory away from retaining their Concacaf Caribbean Cup crown after a composed second-half response secured a 2-0…

PAHO urges Caribbean to prepare for possible rise in dengue, chikungunya

PAHO urges Caribbean to prepare for possible rise in dengue, chikungunya

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging Caribbean countries to strengthen disease surveillance and prepare health services for possible increases in dengue and chikungunya…

CARICOM must diversify exports beyond energy and commodities, Barnett says

CARICOM must diversify exports beyond energy and commodities, Barnett says

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Carla Barnett says the region must diversify its productive base and reduce its dependence on energy and commodities to sustain export…