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1 week ago |
caribbeannationalweekly.com | Joanne Clark
The Jamaica Senate on Friday approved amendments to three key pieces of legislation that introduce significantly harsher penalties for murder, including longer prison terms for those convicted of killing children. The Child Care and Protection (Amendment) Act, Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Act, and Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act were debated and passed following extensive review by a joint select committee dating back to 2023.
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1 week ago |
caribbeannationalweekly.com | Joanne Clark
On , Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty met with Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks in London to discuss key areas of collaboration and UK support for the Cayman Islands Government’s priorities following their recent elections. Their wide-ranging talks covered environment, security, financial services, and sanctions.
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1 week ago |
caribbeannationalweekly.com | Joanne Clark
As violent crime surges across Barbados, the Muslim community is taking extra precautions to protect homes, businesses, and livelihoods, with members urged to remain vigilant. Barbados has recorded 25 homicides so far this year, with 16 (64%) involving firearms. Anwar Nana, President of the Barbados Muslim Association (BMA) and chairman of the Association of Public Transport Operators (APTO), told Barbados TODAY on Wednesday that Muslims are feeling the impact directly.
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1 week ago |
caribbeannationalweekly.com | Joanne Clark
St. Kitts and Nevis has officially joined a growing coalition of nations supporting the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, becoming the 17th country to participate in discussions aimed at phasing out fossil fuel extraction quickly and equitably. The announcement came during the 62nd Session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies, where world delegates gathered to address urgent climate issues.
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1 week ago |
caribbeannationalweekly.com | Joanne Clark
The Trinidad and Tobago government on Wednesday presented a TT$3.14 billion supplemental budget to Parliament, aiming to revive an economy it described as left in a “dire” state by the previous People’s National Movement (PNM) administration.
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