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Kamla Persad-Bissessar

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Caribbean education infrastructure and labor disputes

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Teachers' unions raise concerns over school infrastructure and employment status

The start of the new academic year across several Caribbean nations has been characterized by significant concerns regarding school infrastructure and labor policies. In Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, the reopening of

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Jamaica recovery from Hurricane Melissa

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Jamaica tourism reaches 2.34 million arrivals and $2.5 billion in earnings

Jamaica continues its economic and infrastructural recovery following Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which caused an estimated $12.2 billion USD in damages. While the disaster increased the debt-to-GDP ratio and forced th

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Trinidad and Tobago-Venezuela energy and diplomatic ties

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Delcy Rodríguez visits Suriname to strengthen economic and energy ties

Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela have moved toward deeper cooperation in energy and diplomacy. In August 2026, the two nations advanced cross-border energy deals following the signing of licenses for hydrocarbon explora

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Trinidad and Tobago political tensions

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Keith Rowley demands transparency over US visa revocations

Former Prime Minister Keith Rowley has engaged in a series of political challenges against the administration of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Trinidad and Tobago. In late July 2026, Rowley demanded an immedi

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