Caribbean National Weekly
Usain Bolt donates J$1.7 million to Waldensia Primary graduates

Usain Bolt donates J$1.7 million to Waldensia Primary graduates

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Sprint legend Usain Bolt has brought cheers to graduates of his alma mater, Waldensia Primary and Infant School, with a JMD$1.7 million donation to the…

Broward launches relief drive for Venezuela earthquake victims

Broward launches relief drive for Venezuela earthquake victims

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Broward County is launching a countywide relief campaign to collect essential supplies for communities in Venezuela devastated by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck…

More than 170 educators gather in Toronto for major Caribbean professional learning summit

More than 170 educators gather in Toronto for major Caribbean professional learning summit

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More than 170 educators from Jamaica, Canada, and across the Caribbean have gathered in Toronto for one of the Jamaican Diaspora's largest international professional learning…

Supreme Court rejects bid to end birthright citizenship

Supreme Court rejects bid to end birthright citizenship

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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by President Donald Trump to end birthright citizenship, ruling that children born on U.S. soil are entitled…

Jamaicans shine in Eugene as Seville, Campbell secure runner-up finishes

Jamaicans shine in Eugene as Seville, Campbell secure runner-up finishes

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Jamaica produced another impressive display on the international stage at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, collecting four podium finishes led by…

Jamaican cannabis company wants to turn the Caribbean into the world's wellness capital

Jamaican cannabis company wants to turn the Caribbean into the world's wellness capital

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JACANA, Jamaica’s leading vertically integrated wellness platform, recently announced that it is consolidating its skincare line, plant-based therapies, farm tours and retail shops into what…

Giftme expands into travel as Jamaican fintech eyes greater value for local users and the diaspora

Giftme expands into travel as Jamaican fintech eyes greater value for local users and the diaspora

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Jamaican fintech company Giftme is expanding beyond digital payments and rewards with the launch of Giftme Travel, a move that could make it easier for…