Caribbean National Weekly
Jamaica launches bid for re-election to International Maritime Organization Council

Jamaica launches bid for re-election to International Maritime Organization Council

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Jamaica has formally launched its bid for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2028–2029 biennium, as the country marks 50 years…

Palm Beach County extends state of emergency amid flooding, plane crash recovery

Palm Beach County extends state of emergency amid flooding, plane crash recovery

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Palm Beach County officials have extended a local state of emergency for another week as recovery operations continue following widespread flooding and a private aircraft…

Jamaican law enforcement officers honored at JAMLEO awards gala in New York

Jamaican law enforcement officers honored at JAMLEO awards gala in New York

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Jamaican law enforcement professionals and community leaders were recognized for their outstanding service and contributions to Jamaica and the diaspora during the Jamaican American Law…

Caribbean immigration advocates welcome New York court ruling limiting ICE cooperation

Caribbean immigration advocates welcome New York court ruling limiting ICE cooperation

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Caribbean immigration advocates in New York have welcomed a federal judge’s decision upholding, at the preliminary injunction stage, state laws restricting local law enforcement agencies…

Hodge's unbeaten 140 leaves Bangladesh staring at series defeat

Hodge's unbeaten 140 leaves Bangladesh staring at series defeat

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Kavem Hodge delivered a commanding unbeaten century to headline a dominant West Indies batting performance that has left Bangladesh facing an enormous challenge to save…

Belize reports 19 measles cases in 2026

Belize reports 19 measles cases in 2026

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Belize has recorded 19 measles cases so far in 2026, including four detected in October in the Cayo District, the Ministry of Health and Wellness…

NCBJ encourages Jamaican businesses to use quality to power performance

NCBJ encourages Jamaican businesses to use quality to power performance

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The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) is encouraging Jamaican businesses to make quality a central part of their growth strategies as they seek to…