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'Our People'
Thomas C. Famous
There has, unfortunately, always been a certain element in Bermuda that has constantly attempted to tell us that we are not a part of the Caribbean and as such, we should have nothing to do with "those people".
Higher standards needed for persons seeking to become teachers – Dr Wheatley
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Minister for Education, Culture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has told education officials and other stakeholders from across the region that there needs to be a higher threshold set for persons seeking to enter the teaching profession, according to Guyana media house, I-News, on July 18, 2019.
PHOTO of DAY: Premier Fahie standing tall amongst Regional Leaders!
CASTRIES, St Lucia, WI- The Virgin Islands Leader, Premier and Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is heading a delegation at the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Castries, the St Lucia capital city.
'VIP has the Lucky 13' - Julian Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Mr Julian Willock, a former Permanent Secretary and Businessman, had his first public address since last year December, when he told residents and his supporters that he has suspended his campaign and will not be a Candidate in the 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI to review visa requirements for Caribbean nationals—Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has committed to review the visa travel requirements for Caribbean Nationals, desirous of entering the Territory.
CARICOM Heads discuss UK ‘public registers’ decision
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The constitutional relationship of the Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom (UK) was addressed by the Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), during its last Heads of Government Conference, held in neighbouring Jamaica, from July 3 to 7, 2018.
NDP discrimination: Visa free access for Chinese, not for CARICOM nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, June 21, 2018, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), announced at a press conference that government intends to implement a 'visa-free' policy, for Chinese nationals wishing to visit the Territory.
WICB says no to dissolution
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) will not be bowing to demands from the Caricom appointed sub-committee which has called for the dissolution of the board.
Caricom not doing enough to support Cricket- WICB Official
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Vice-President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), Emmanuel Nanthan, claimed on Tuesday December 22, 2015 that regional governments are not doing enough to support the development of cricket in the region.
Jamaicans lose priority for jobs in Economic Zones Bill
JAMAICA GLEANER
A provision in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) bill for Jamaicans to be given first priority in landing jobs has been amended.
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