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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.
Princess Anne visits Barbados
THE ROYAL NEWS ORGANISATION
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- The Princess Royal was in Barbados to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences. She also met with dignitaries and locals.
Caribbean Airlines adds special direct flights from Toronto to Antigua for Carnival & CPL Cricket
LOOP NEWS
In response to strong demand last summer and a surge of interest in this year’s Antigua Carnival and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket matches, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced the addition of two special non-stop flights with Caribbean Airlines between Toronto and Antigua and Barbuda this summer.
Barbados: 300 officers get promotions, promised pay increases
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Hundreds of law enforcers with 20 years’ service or more, who were promised promotions to senior constable, are expected to have their pay backdated by more than a year to reflect their new positions.
Guyana is only country that can fully feed itself– study finds
DPI
A recent study published in Nature Food has revealed that Guyana is the only nation among 186 that achieves full self-sufficiency in food production. This means the country’s agricultural output is sufficient to meet the nutritional needs of its population without reliance on imports.
Grenada: Police investigate death of 25-year-old who went missing
LOOP NEWS
WOBRUN BAY, Grenada- The Royal Grenada Police Force is investigating the death of Ryan Buckmire, a 25-year-old resident of Mont Tout, St George, whose body was recovered from waters at Woburn Bay on Monday.
JPS spending $13b to tackle electricity theft
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- With the stability of the electricity grid under threat and Jamaica’s economic competitiveness at stake, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be investing just over $13 billion to tackle electricity theft.
Antigua: Jaycees Queen Show shelved
LOOP NEWS
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Financial constraints and changing regional patterns have led to the cancellation of a signature Antigua and Barbuda Carnival event.
UN worried over deportation of pregnant Haitian women from DR
CMC
The Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti, Ulrika Richardson, is warning that the deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic raise serious humanitarian and human rights concerns, particularly when they affect pregnant women or mothers with very young children.
PM Drew reintroduces Associate Degree in nursing to strengthen healthcare workforce
SKN NEWS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts & Nevis- Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew announced the reintroduction of the Associate degree in Nursing at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). This announcement was made on International Nurses Day, May 12, 2025. This qualification is to be undertaken following a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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