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July 7, 2026 by Kimone Francis/Senior Staff Reporter

REGIONAL ROW - T&T challenges CARICOM chief’s reappointment, wants CCJ to decide

A major diplomatic rift has opened within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leadership amid the reappointment of Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett, with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar insisting that the matter be brought to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

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Issa advises students to shun fixed mindset in pursuit of dreams
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No Independence Gala for NY Tri-State Area this year
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‘Money a do it’ - Judge warns CMU fraud accused to repay remaining $1.1m
“Money a do it, so try come in with the rest.” That was the blunt warning from Parish Judge Peter Wilson yesterday to former Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) employee Kevan Panton, who is accused…