Caribbean National Weekly
Jamaica stresses US initiated Third Country Nationals transit deal

Jamaica stresses US initiated Third Country Nationals transit deal

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Jamaica’s government says the United States initiated discussions on a Third Country Nationals (TCN) program that allows individuals transferred from the U.S. to transit through…

South Florida nursing school owner pleads guilty in fraudulent diploma scheme

South Florida nursing school owner pleads guilty in fraudulent diploma scheme

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The owner and operator of two South Florida nursing schools has pleaded guilty in federal court for her role in a scheme that sold thousands…

Diaspora conference chair hails 2026 staging as ‘greatest homecoming experience’

Diaspora conference chair hails 2026 staging as ‘greatest homecoming experience’

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The 11th Jamaica Diaspora Conference has concluded in Montego Bay with organizers describing it as the largest and most consequential edition in the event’s 22-year…

New Florida laws covering crime, schools and health care take effect July 1

New Florida laws covering crime, schools and health care take effect July 1

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Nearly 90 new laws are set to take effect July 1, 2026, in Florida, marking a wide-ranging overhaul of policies touching criminal justice, education, public…

Canada makes World Cup history as record win is overshadowed by Kone injury

Canada makes World Cup history as record win is overshadowed by Kone injury

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Canada finally reached a milestone decades in the making on Thursday, securing its first-ever World Cup victory with a dominant 6-0 win over Qatar. The…

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…

JN Bank posts more than J$2.2 billion in pre-tax profit for 2025-26 fiscal year

JN Bank posts more than J$2.2 billion in pre-tax profit for 2025-26 fiscal year

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JN Bank reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, posting profit before tax of more than J$2.29 billion as earnings…