Caribbean National Weekly
Johnson Smith rejects Patterson's claim of parliamentary breach over Cuba vote

Johnson Smith rejects Patterson's claim of parliamentary breach over Cuba vote

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Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith has rejected former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson's accusation that the government undermined Parliament's authority by abstaining from a…

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins appoints new chief of staff, strategy officer

Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins appoints new chief of staff, strategy officer

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Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins has announced two leadership appointments, naming Maca Casado as chief of staff and Marta Viciedo as chief strategy officer. The appointments,…

VM Group takes financial services message to Jamaicans in Maryland

VM Group takes financial services message to Jamaicans in Maryland

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More than 250 Jamaicans gathered in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday for an engagement with the VM Group, as the Jamaican financial institution stepped up…

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…

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

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Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw believes her historic third-place finish in the Ballon d’Or Féminin voting represents more than a personal achievement, viewing the recognition as a…

Guyana's public hospital completes 100 robotic-assisted surgeries

Guyana's public hospital completes 100 robotic-assisted surgeries

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The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in Guyana has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgical procedures since launching its robotic surgery program on May 26, 2026. The…

VM Group takes financial services message to Jamaicans in Maryland

VM Group takes financial services message to Jamaicans in Maryland

4 min read

More than 250 Jamaicans gathered in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Saturday for an engagement with the VM Group, as the Jamaican financial institution stepped up…