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Deacon found guilty of attempted incest
CMC
NASSAU, The Bahamas- A High Court judge will on September 30 begin hearing the penalty phase of a 65-year-old deacon, who was found guilty on Monday of attempted incest.
Dominican Republic ends search for bodies from migrant boat
JAMAICA OBSERVER
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic- The Dominican Republic Tuesday ended a search and rescue operation triggered by the capsizing of a crowded migrant boat, with eight people confirmed dead and an unknown number missing.
Digicel shuts down Loop News, winds down SportsMax
ST. LUCIA TIMES
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Digicel has announced the immediate closure of Loop News and the winding down of SportsMax by August 8, marking the end of two of the Caribbean’s recognisable media brands.
Four CARICOM states to launch full free movement in October
JAMAICA GLEANER
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Four CARICOM member states will be implementing free movement of the region’s nationals by October 1, 2025, marking a major step forward in regional integration under the entity’s Single Market and Economy (CSME).
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.
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