Caribbean National Weekly
UK scraps visa fees for Jamaicans attending Privy Council hearings

UK scraps visa fees for Jamaicans attending Privy Council hearings

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The Jamaican government has welcomed a decision to introduce a free, streamlined UK visa application process for Commonwealth citizens travelling to London for proceedings before…

South Florida woman accused of exploiting elderly skips court hearing, sought by BSO

South Florida woman accused of exploiting elderly skips court hearing, sought by BSO

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A South Florida woman accused of posing as a caregiver to gain access to elderly residents and steal their money and financial information is being…

Former Jamaican soldier, ex-wife found dead in Georgia apartment

Former Jamaican soldier, ex-wife found dead in Georgia apartment

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A Jamaican man who reportedly served in the Jamaica Defence Force and his former wife have been found dead inside an apartment in Georgia, with…

Florida bans undocumented students from enrolling in state universities

Florida bans undocumented students from enrolling in state universities

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Undocumented students will be barred from enrolling in Florida’s public universities beginning in the 2027-28 academic year under a new rule unanimously approved by the…

Green strikes as Mount Pleasant edge Portmore, revive Caribbean Cup hopes

Green strikes as Mount Pleasant edge Portmore, revive Caribbean Cup hopes

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Mount Pleasant Football Academy breathed new life into their Concacaf Caribbean Cup campaign on Wednesday, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Jamaica Premier League champions…

Jamaican-born cosmetologist Susan Peterkin raises awareness about hair loss in Caribbean women

Jamaican-born cosmetologist Susan Peterkin raises awareness about hair loss in Caribbean women

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Jamaican-born cosmetologist Susan Peterkin is encouraging Caribbean women to pay closer attention to changes in their hair and scalp—and to recognize when it may be…

JN Money, Kenya-based WapiPay partner to strengthen Jamaica-Africa financial ties

JN Money, Kenya-based WapiPay partner to strengthen Jamaica-Africa financial ties

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Jamaican-owned JN Money Services has partnered with Kenya-based fintech company WapiPay in a move expected to expand cross-border payment options while strengthening economic ties between…