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9 killed, including 5 children, in deadly attack near Suriname capital
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (218+ words) Nine people, including five children, were killed in a violent attack on the outskirts of Paramaribo, police in Suriname confirmed on Sunday. According to authorities, the victims were attacked overnight from Saturday into early Sunday. A sixth child and an…...
Major justice system upgrades planned for Guyana in 2026, AG Nandlall says
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (348+ words) Guyana's justice system is set for significant upgrades next year, including new court facilities, expanded digital services and plans for a modern judicial complex in Georgetown, according to Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC. Speaking on his weekly Issues in…...
Lawes’ chinaman magic dismantles England in fourth Youth ODI
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (454+ words) ST GEORGE'S, Grenada " A devastating display of spin bowling from Vitel Lawes powered the West Indies Under-19s to a commanding 98-run triumph over England in the fourth Youth One-Day International at the National Cricket Stadium on Monday. The victory pushed…...
Jamaican and Cuban nationals among convicted immigrants deported to Eswatini
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) A Jamaican and a Cuban national were among a group of convicted criminals deported to Eswatini in a "third-country removal operation" announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday. According to DHS, the individuals were so "uniquely barbaric…...
Caribbean nations unite to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of infectious diseases
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (515+ words) Sheri-Kae McLeod is the Jamaican correspondent for Caribbean National weekly, covering key national developments, among other topics. She has worked in the Jamaican media space for over a decade. She has also worked with international media outlets, particularly in the…...