Caribbean National Weekly
Jamaica moves toward social media safeguards for children amid mental health concerns

Jamaica moves toward social media safeguards for children amid mental health concerns

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is moving toward the development of a comprehensive policy framework to regulate and guide the use of social media…

Broward Sheriff’s Office seeks $937 million budget amid staffing, municipal transition concerns

Broward Sheriff’s Office seeks $937 million budget amid staffing, municipal transition concerns

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The Broward Sheriff’s Office is requesting approximately $937 million for its fiscal year 2027 budget, a significant increase from its current adopted budget of $833…

Montreal Jamaicans to focus on development, recovery efforts at diaspora conference

Montreal Jamaicans to focus on development, recovery efforts at diaspora conference

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The Jamaica Association of Montreal says it plans to use this year’s Jamaica Diaspora Conference as a platform to deepen engagement between overseas Jamaicans and…

US warns foreign influencers on tourist visas as World Cup opens across North America

US warns foreign influencers on tourist visas as World Cup opens across North America

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U.S. officials say foreign influencers entering the country on tourist visas could face financial penalties and possible deportation if they earn income from content created…

Qatar stuns Switzerland as late own goal delivers historic World Cup point

Qatar stuns Switzerland as late own goal delivers historic World Cup point

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Qatar secured a landmark moment in its football history after a dramatic late equalizer earned the Gulf nation a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their…

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…

Barbados launches BiMPay instant payment system, enabling real-time transactions nationwide

Barbados launches BiMPay instant payment system, enabling real-time transactions nationwide

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Barbados has officially launched BiMPay, a national instant payment system that allows individuals and businesses to send and receive money within seconds, marking a significant…