Caribbean National Weekly
Barbados police commissioner Sonia Boyce receives Order of the Republic

Barbados police commissioner Sonia Boyce receives Order of the Republic

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Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has received the Order of the Republic, one of Barbados' national honors, in recognition of her leadership and contributions to…

Miami-Dade approves record $1.23 billion budget for Sheriff’s Office

Miami-Dade approves record $1.23 billion budget for Sheriff’s Office

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Miami-Dade County has approved a record US$1.234 billion budget for the Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2026-27, exceeding the agency’s requested funding by US$186.3 million…

NYU names UWI Vice-Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles distinguished scholar

NYU names UWI Vice-Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles distinguished scholar

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New York University (NYU) has appointed University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles as a distinguished scholar for the 2026-2027 academic…

Caribbean-American lawmaker Clarke joins push against proposed English-only Head Start rule

Caribbean-American lawmaker Clarke joins push against proposed English-only Head Start rule

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Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has joined leaders of the Tri-Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives in calling on the U.S. government to…

Girlz brace for hostile Mexico test ahead of Brazil 2027 decider

Girlz brace for hostile Mexico test ahead of Brazil 2027 decider

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Jamaica’s senior Reggae Girlz will put their progress and preparations to the test against Mexico Friday, with head coach Hubert Busby Jr. targeting victory in…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can change the story

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection can change the story

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Every October, pink ribbons return to workplaces, churches, schools, communities and social media feeds across the Caribbean, carrying a familiar message: check your breasts, know…

World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America and Caribbean in 2026

World Bank projects 2.2% growth for Latin America and Caribbean in 2026

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Latin America and the Caribbean is projected to grow 2.2% in 2026, slightly below the 2.4% recorded in 2025, as high debt, borrowing costs and…