Caribbean National Weekly
Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, WHO announces

Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, WHO announces

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Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, becoming one of 15 countries and territories in the Americas to achieve the…

Haitian-American Linda Julien appointed vice mayor of Miami Gardens

Haitian-American Linda Julien appointed vice mayor of Miami Gardens

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Linda Julien has been appointed vice mayor of Miami Gardens, Florida, following confirmation by the city council, succeeding Robert Stephens III in the role. Julien…

VM Group courts diaspora investment in Jamaica, cites US$4B in overseas member deposits

VM Group courts diaspora investment in Jamaica, cites US$4B in overseas member deposits

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Jamaicans living overseas contributed J$40 billion of the VM Group’s total deposits of J$170 billion, underscoring the diaspora’s significant role in Jamaica’s financial sector and…

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…

Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, WHO announces

Barbados eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV, WHO announces

2 min read

Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, becoming one of 15 countries and territories in the Americas to achieve the…

CARICOM must diversify exports beyond energy and commodities, Barnett says

CARICOM must diversify exports beyond energy and commodities, Barnett says

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Carla Barnett says the region must diversify its productive base and reduce its dependence on energy and commodities to sustain export…