Suriname gold mine collapse: death toll climbs to 14. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Suriname gold mine collapse: death toll climbs to 14. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

 

Suriname Gold Mine Collapse: Death Toll Climbs to 14

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine at Rosebel, one of South America’s largest open-pit gold projects, climbed to 14 on Tuesday after more bodies were recovered from the facility.


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US Government Puts Haitian Gang Leader on FBI 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' List

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WASHINGTON, DC – The United States has increased the reward offer for information leading to the arrest and or conviction of the  Haitian gang leader, Vitel‘homme Innocent, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) placing him on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.


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Jamaican Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson-Herah Focusing on Olympic Defense After Separation From Coach

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five-time Olympic gold champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is focused on her preparations for next year’s international track & field season, including the defense of her titles at the Olympic Games in Paris.


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IDB Report: Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean Set New Record in 2023

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WASHINGTON, DC – The Inter American Development Bank (IDB) says that remittances received by Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are projected to reach a record US$155 billion in 2023.


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Counter-Referendum Suggested For Guyana's Border Dispute With Venezuela

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is calling on Guyana's government to consider a counter-referendum to affirm the country’s territorial integrity, as Venezuela moves to stage a December 3 referendum to gain ownership of the mineral and forest-rich county of Essequibo.


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Thanksgiving Turkey With a Caribbean Twist

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NEW YORK, NY - So what’s on your menu for Thanksgiving dinner? Are you roasting your turkey, frying it, jerking it or stewing it?


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Cayman Islands Premier Wayne Panton Steps Down

Former premier Wayne Panton

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Former premier Wayne Panton has confirmed his departure from the PACT coalition government, less than 24 hours after it survived a motion of no confidence, telling Caymanians he is praying that they “will always look into the mirror of our national destiny and like what they see”.


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Another Caribbean Favorite for Your Thanksgiving Menu

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NEW YORK, NY - Thanksgiving is in a week, so this is a great time to think about that ever-important Thanksgiving menu. Today I will share with you my recipe for a great side dish using Jamaican White Rum – Rum and Raisin Sweet Potatoes.


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Kenyan Parliament Approves Deployment of 1,000 Police Officers to Haiti

NAROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan parliament has approved the deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti as the security situation continues to deteriorate on the island.


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In 'The God of Good Looks', Breanne Mc Ivor Analyzes Trinidadian Culture Through The Beauty Industry

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The opening of author Breanne Mc Ivor’s debut novel, The God of Good Looks, begins with a question:


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CARIBBEAN TODAY ON YOUTUBE

Laura OM (Laura Teresa Feliciano-Cruz) has been a hairstylist for more than two decades. It’s what she loves, it’s what she’s good at, it’s what she was born to do. Passionate about natural beauty, Feliciano-Cruz has been Puerto Rico's major voice in the curly hair movement. Lovingly dubbed “The Queen of Curls” her research into clean, healthy products for natural curls led to the creation of Maranta Power 5 years ago. Now servicing more than 60 clients a day at her San Juan OM Studio, the hairstylist is revolutionizing Puerto Rico’s hair industry.

 

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