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Martinique takes center stage as CARIFTA Aquatics Championships dive in
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (325+ words) Fort-de-France " The Caribbean's aquatic spotlight turns squarely to Martinique this week as the island prepares to host the 39th edition of the CARIFTA Aquatic Championships, a six-day celebration of elite youth talent across the region. Running from April 3 to 8, the championships…...
BCPS opens late application window for 2026/27 school choice programs
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) BCPS opens late application window for 2026/27 school choice programs'Caribbean National Weekly Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) announced that the School Choice Late Application Window for the 2026/27 school year will open on Wednesday, April 1, at 8 a.m. This period allows families to apply…...
Barbados to launch BB$5,000 Child Wealth Fund for every newborn
2+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) The Government of Barbados has announced plans to introduce a Barbados Republic Child Wealth Fund, a landmark initiative that will provide every eligible child with a BBD$5,000 investment at birth as part of efforts to reduce inequality and build long-term…...
Miramar officials, Kiwanis Club unveil Buddy Benches at Coral Cove Academy
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Miramar Commissioner Avril Cherasard and the Kiwanis Club of East Pines-Miramar have dedicated two Buddy Benches at Coral Cove Academy of the Arts, marking a joint effort to promote kindness and inclusion on campus. The ceremony, held March 2 in Miramar,…...
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1+ mon, 2+ day ago (26+ words) BeFunky-collage'Caribbean National Weekly Caribbean National Weekly (CNW) is the oldest independently produced publication serving the vibrant and ever-growing Caribbean American community in South Florida....
BCPS announces updated graduation schedule for the Class of 2026
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (215+ words) Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has released an updated graduation schedule for the Class of 2026, with commencement ceremonies set to take place from May 28 through June 3, 2026, across the district. The revised schedule applies to all district high schools, combination schools,…...
Bermuda gov't defends overseas therapeutic program for children with complex needs
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (392+ words) The Bermuda Government has defended a program that allows a small number of children under the care of the Director of the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to be sent overseas for specialised treatment. The program targets children…...
Broward Schools graduation rate hits historic high of 91.4%
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (189+ words) Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) recorded a District's Federal Graduation Rate of 91.4% for the school year 2024-25. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) reached a historic milestone in the 202425 school year, with the District's Federal Graduation Rate climbing to 91.4% in 2025, up from…...
Opinion: Should the US prohibit kids from using social media?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (667+ words) Recently, the Australian government initiated a radical policy banning children under 16 from using social media. The government cited concerns about mental health impacts such as anxiety and depression, exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, online predators, and the need to protect…...
Are Caribbean students more stressed than their global peers?
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (478+ words) When exam season hits in the Caribbean, the island breeze doesn't always calm the nerves. Students face high-stakes testing windows, household responsibilities, and the added weight of family expectations " pressures that often show up as sleepless nights, missed classes, and…...