Caribbean National Weekly
Guyana launches national plan to improve breast cancer care

Guyana launches national plan to improve breast cancer care

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Guyana has launched a national action plan to improve breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment, as the government expands access to diagnostic imaging and specialized…

More than 766,000 ballots cast across South Florida ahead of Election Day

More than 766,000 ballots cast across South Florida ahead of Election Day

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More than 766,000 ballots had been cast across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties ahead of Florida’s Nov. 3 general election, with Miami-Dade recording the…

Terrelonge urges diaspora to help build a more resilient Jamaica

Terrelonge urges diaspora to help build a more resilient Jamaica

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Alando Terrelonge has called on Jamaicans overseas to contribute their professional expertise, technical…

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…

Four wins, one setback! Young Boyz settle for second in FIFA U-15 Group

Four wins, one setback! Young Boyz settle for second in FIFA U-15 Group

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Jamaica’s Under-15 Reggae Boyz will continue their campaign in Tier B at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, after finishing second…

PAHO warns of childhood lead poisoning risks across Caribbean

PAHO warns of childhood lead poisoning risks across Caribbean

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging Caribbean countries to strengthen efforts to detect and prevent childhood lead poisoning, warning that exposure to 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…