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UNITED NATIONS – United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has reiterated the “the urgent need” for the deployment of an international specialized armed force to Haiti.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica has recorded 32 murders during the first 14 days of the new year as compared with 72 for the corresponding period last year, as the government moves to finalize proposals to make the death penalty the automatic punishment for capital murder and 45 years’ imprisonment the minimum sentence for other homicides.

NICE, France – Bermudian Olympic champion Dame Flora Duffy has been crowned female triathlete of the year at the inaugural Global Triathlon Awards.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has embarked on a new initiative, which will focus on the development and implementation of a recyclable plastic waste collection and treatment program in the sub-region.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Christine Carla Kangaloo was elected as the President of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, succeeding outgoing head of state, Paula Mae Weekes, and in the process becoming the second woman to be elected to the position.

HAVANA, Cuba – The Ministry of Communications says work is now underway to establish a new international fiber optic cable – Arimao, which will bring with it an increase and diversification of the island’s international connectivity.