BRIDGETOWN (IICA) — In response to the introduction in January 2019 of European Union (EU) regulations that stipulate stringent maximum levels (MLs) for cadmium content
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Minor 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Jamaica On Saturday Afternoon
KINGSTON — The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies reported that a 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt across eastern sections of Jamaica
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Webinar Tuesday To Discuss Active Role Of Caribbean In Halting Spread of COVID-19
ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad and Tobago — With the active policy shift from COVID-19-driven responses to post-COVID-19 recovery, the debate now is over what comes next
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Caribbean States Need Urgent Help To Face High Debt Due To COVID-19: ECLAC
SANTIAGO, Chile — Caribbean countries, especially the small island states, need support from the international community to confront the “perfect storm” that is looming over
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Sir Hilary Beckles Says Caribbean Universities Need $600 Million To Stave Off Cutbacks Due To COVID-19
KINGSTON — COVID-19 has dealt Caribbean universities funding and enrollment challenges that they have never faced before. In light of that, the University of the
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As Jamaica Looks To Cash In On Cannabis, Rastafarians Fear Being Left Out
KINGSTON — Ras Iyah V. describes himself as confrontational, especially with the police. Well known in Jamaica for his outspoken support of the marijuana industry,
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Canadian University Explores Partnership With Key Caribbean Institution
ST. CATHARINES — Students at the University of the West Indies could be about to get a range of new studying options after the college
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