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Immigration expands online services
NATION NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In its ongoing quest to becoming fully digital, the Immigration Department yesterday rolled out an online entry visa application portal to go with online payments.
Church leaders join in expressing concern over transparency in FID appointment
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Church leaders have joined in expressing concern over transparency in relation to the recruitment process for the post of chief technical director at the Financial Investigations Division (FID).
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gives heartfelt farewell
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- It has been 17 years since Jamaican sprinting icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stunned the world with a golden run at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Dominica: PM Skerrit tells citizens no need to panic amid US Visa concerns
LOOP NEWS
ROSEAU, Dominica- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told Dominicans there is “no need or cause for panic” as he addressed concerns over reports of a potential US visa ban on Dominicans.
New climate school to lead education reform
BARBADOS TODAY,
BAY STREET, Bridgetown, Barbados- Barbados is set to break ground on its first-ever climate school within the year, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday announced a major step in the government’s education reform agenda, including the creation of a state-of-the-art Chelston Academy.
Tourism ministry to pursue ‘Jamaica First’ policy
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Tourism Ministry is to pursue a policy that will, among other things, pass legislation and implement incentives to ensure greater participation of Jamaican manufacturers, farmers, creatives, and professionals in the tourism supply chain.
Bahamas: Child dies in house fire, three others hospitalized with severe burns
LOOP NEWS
NASSAU, The Bahamas- A five-year-old child died Monday from injuries sustained in a house fire that left three other toddlers hospitalized with severe burns, prompting a criminal investigation by local authorities.
JISA urges clampdown on ‘illegal’ schools
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Admitting that school fees are again set to rise for the upcoming academic year, Jamaica Independent School Association (JISA) President Tamar McKenzie says the group is coaxing the Ministry of Education to increase enforcement activities to rein in those institutions which, she says, are operating illegally and negatively affecting market share.
Guyana government denies housing made available to Venezuelan nationals
LOOP NEWS
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The Guyana government has denied social media reports that it has provided housing to foreign nationals at the new housing development at Little and Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara.
US restricts visas for Central American officials over Cuban medical program
THE NASSAU GUARDIAN
WASHINGTON D.C, USA- The US State Department yesterday took steps to impose visa restrictions on several Central American government officials and their relatives because of their involvement in Cuba’s medical mission programs.
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