Caribbean National Weekly
Antigua and Barbuda’s human rights record to face fourth UN review

Antigua and Barbuda’s human rights record to face fourth UN review

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Antigua and Barbuda will face its fourth review of its human rights record by the United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday, Nov. 6, as…

Caribbean black cake festival to feature bakers from 23 countries

Caribbean black cake festival to feature bakers from 23 countries

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The fifth annual Rum Cake & Caribbean Black Cake Festival will bring together bakers representing 23 Caribbean countries and territories for an afternoon of food,…

Five Black governors set to make US history, including two with Jamaican roots

Five Black governors set to make US history, including two with Jamaican roots

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Four newly elected Black governors will join Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in office next year, creating an unprecedented moment in US political history, with two…

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…

Faith, fellowship and netball as Sunshine Girls prepare for Horizon Series

Faith, fellowship and netball as Sunshine Girls prepare for Horizon Series

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Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls have placed faith alongside preparation as they count down to the start of the Horizon Netball Series, joining team officials, Netball Jamaica…

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…

Throp-X conference reports US$150 million in real estate deal flow

Throp-X conference reports US$150 million in real estate deal flow

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The Throp-X Investment Conference has generated more than US$150 million in real estate deal flow since its launch in 2022, with organizers preparing for the…