The Caribbean, including the British Virgin Islands, is losing teachers to retirement, resignations, and migration abroad, with low pay and poor conditions the main causes despite some progress on salaries.
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Donald Trump has ordered a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and introduced a high-priced “gold card” visa, sparking alarm among businesses, workers, and India, the programme’s largest user.
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The U.S. military’s destruction of suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean under Trump’s orders has sparked international concern, marking a shift from traditional interdictions to lethal strikes and raising questions about legality and regional fallout.
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A drunk passenger forced a TUI flight from Montego Bay to divert to the Bahamas, leaving hundreds stranded after crew timing limits and a technical fault grounded the plane.
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Saint Lucia – The fight against chronic illnesses is starting at the school level, as the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs continues to bring the message of healthy living to Saint Lucia’s youth. On Friday September 12, 2025 students of the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School traded their books for a full day […]
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Saint Lucia – A multidisciplinary team from Saint Lucia recently participated in a critical regional workshop on health emergency preparedness and response, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). The workshop, titled “Health Emergencies Strategic and Operational Planning (HESOP) Workshop,” was held in St John’s, Antigua from August 25 to 29, 2025. The HESOP workshop […]
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Saint Lucia – A high-level Regional Meeting of National Programs for Venomous Animals Accidents in Latin America and the Caribbean REDPEVA was held from August 21-22, 2025 at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil where Saint Lucia was represented with the attendance of Senior Medical Officer, Urgent Care and Health Disaster Management in the Ministry […]
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Saint Lucia – A diverse team of health professionals from across the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has undergone specialized training aimed at strengthening Saint Lucia’s health information systems. The intensive five-day workshop which was held at the Coco Palm Resort Conference Room, was aimed at building capacity in data entry and visualization […]
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Saint Lucia – Earlier this month the Community Services Unit within the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment, together with the Anse la Raye Parents in Action Group, marked International Charity Day with a donation and day of service at the Trinity Home for the Elderly. The initiative encompassed grooming, games, shared meals, and […]
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Conaie launched an open-ended national strike against Ecuador’s government over fuel subsidies, extractive industries, and social policies, prompting curfews and warnings from President Noboa.
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