Caribbean National Weekly
Jamaica sets sights on mineral wealth with new Ministry of Mining and Geology

Jamaica sets sights on mineral wealth with new Ministry of Mining and Geology

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Jamaica's mining industry could be heading for a significant transformation, with the Government moving to expand exploration beyond bauxite and alumina, develop higher-value mineral products…

Florida relocates polling places in 8 counties following flash flooding

Florida relocates polling places in 8 counties following flash flooding

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Florida has temporarily relocated polling places in eight counties following flash flooding, with Secretary of State Cord Byrd urging affected residents to check for changes…

Six Caribbean nationals charged in North Carolina illegal voting cases

Six Caribbean nationals charged in North Carolina illegal voting cases

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Six Caribbean nationals, including citizens of Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Bermuda and St. Kitts and Nevis, are among 18 non-U.S. citizens indicted or…

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…

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

Shaw turns Ballon d’Or podium finish into inspiration for aspiring footballers

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Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw believes her historic third-place finish in the Ballon d’Or Féminin voting represents more than a personal achievement, viewing the recognition as a…

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…