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Guyana launches mental health court
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Photo: From Left -Chief Medical Officer, Dr Narine Singh; UNICEF Area Representative (ag) of Guyana and Suriname, Gabriel Vockel; Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall SC and Chancellor of...
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’—They’re Baaaack!
Beverly Hills Courier - California
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July 4, 2025
In the genre of “what if” science fiction movies, with a whole lot more fiction than science, comes another addition to the “Jurassic Park” collection. The seventh in the franchise, the producers have wisely returned to David Koepp, the master...
Mercosur and EFTA finalize free trade agreement
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
Mercosur, South America's leading trade bloc, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have finalized a trade agreement. EFTA includes Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland, while Mercosur consists of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,...
“I'm getting better every fight” - George Jarvis says he has yet to hit his fighting prime
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
British Muay Thai fighter George Jarvis has made significant strides in his professional career, especially in ONE Championship, which he has been a part of for nearly two years now. He, however, said that the best is yet to come from him and he...
Swaratsingh: Overdraft was $8,257.4m on May 5
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 29, 2025
News Paula Lindo 2 Hrs Ago Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development Kennedy Swaratsingh - MINISTER of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development and Minister in the Ministry of Finance Kennedy Swaratsingh said when the government...
Making the Greater Caribbean viable: Geopolitics of a region in transformation
Latinoamerica21
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July 3, 2025
In a world in crisis, like the one we live in today, the first to undergo transformation are dependent, heterogeneous, and vulnerable geopolitical spaces, such as the Greater Caribbean — a diverse and strategic region that includes not only the...
Alleged murderer John Belfield tells trial he was watching Finding Nemo when Thomas Campbell was killed
Manchester Evening News
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June 24, 2025
Alleged murderer John Belfield told a jury he was watching Finding Nemo with his daughter and nieces at the time he is accused of killing Thomas Campbell. The 31-year-old denied being one of three men who ambushed Mr Campbell at about 11pm his...
Pakistan suspends chicken trade with Brazil due to bird flu
Pakistan Observer
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan is among several other countries that have placed restrictions on import of chicken from Brazil after it reported first case of bird flu in May this year. Reports said the Brazilian Agriculture Ministry has shared updated list of the...
Another partner soon for Afreximbank
The Nation Barbados
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June 28, 2025
Another Caribbean country is expected to join the 12 already partner members with the Afreximbank next month, its outgoing president Professor Benedict Oramah revealed yesterday. In his farewell speech, Oramah said the array of Caribbean political...
Houston to host U.S. vs. Mexico in Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium
Houston Public Media - Texas
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July 3, 2025
Sports Sunday night’s soccer game will mark the first time the CONCACAF Gold Cup final will be hosted in Texas. Daisy Espinoza/Houston Public Media A group of soccer fans arrive at NRG Stadium for the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup match between Mexico...
‘Historic and groundbreaking’
Guyana Chronicle
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June 27, 2025
-AG hails launch of Guyana’s first Mental Health Court -Chancellor highlights transformative power of therapeutic jurisprudence DESCRIBING the moment as “simple but momentous,” Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, on...
Saint Lucia off to mixed start in CARICOM Chess Tournament
St. Lucia Times
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July 3, 2025
A team of four Saint Lucians is competing this week against the region’s best in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Classic Team Chess Tournament. The competition, featuring eight national teams, is being held at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate...
From $4.3B to $43.5B, Oramah’s Afreximbank era delivers for CARICOM with 13th member state to join bank next week
News Room
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June 28, 2025
By Kurt Campbell in Abuja kurt@newsroom.gy Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank. (Photo: Afreximbank/ June 27, 2025) In an emotionally charged hall in Abuja on Friday, Professor Benedict...
George Jarvis believes there’s ‘no need’ for Jonathan Haggerty to return to flyweight: “He’s a bit older now”
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
British lightweight standout George Jarvis doesn't believe compatriot Jonathan Haggerty should consider dropping back down to flyweight, citing the ONE world champion's physical maturation and existing accomplishments in bantamweight. The...
TT Chamber CEO: Celebrating Caribbean innovation
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 3, 2025
Business Newsday 14 Hrs Ago TT Chamber CEO Vashti Guyadeen addresses Belizean stakeholders during TT's trade mission to Belize - VASHTI GUYADEEN In this week's column, the TT Chamber is pleased to share the feature address delivered by chamber CEO...
OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Quadrupling non-energy exports will not fill forex gap
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Raphael John-Lall Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association’s (TTMA) has revealed that its recent trade missions abroad have generated millions of dollars as the participating manufacturers seek to play their part in...
Guyana asks OAS members to support its candidate for IICA Director General post
Guyana Chronicle
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June 27, 2025
THE Government of Guyana presented to the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), which will meet until Friday in Antigua and Barbuda, its request for support from the countries of the continent for its candidate Muhammad...
‘Diplomat for a Day’ programme hosts five young women at CARICOM headquarters
Dominica News Online
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June 27, 2025
Young diplomats for a day. From left: Amelie Burnham; Chanecia La Rose; Kyra Adams; Adana Dorrick; Natassia AshbyOn Tuesday, June 24, 2024, a delegation of young women who assumed diplomatic roles participated in a special commemoration of the...
Guyana seeks support for its IICA candidacy at OAS General Assembly
Dominica News Online
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June 27, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at 9:00 PM President of Guyana Dr. Ali and IICA’s candidate Dr. Ibrahim (right) and President AliThe Government of Guyana has formally requested regional support for Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim as its...