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WiredJA News Team News 13 October 2025

AFRICA | Beyond the Protests: Can Kenya Turn Youth Anger Into Economic Opportunity?

As interviews begin for 100,000 youth entrepreneurs, questions mount over whether economic opportunities can address deeper grievances

On Monday, October 13, 2025, officials across Kenya began interviewing young entrepreneurs for the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme—a KSh5 billion initiative promising to distribute KSh50,000 (US$388) grants to 100,000 youth.

WiredJA News Team News 13 October 2025

AFRICA | Beyond the Protests: Can Kenya Turn Youth Anger Into Economic Opportunity?

JAMAICA | Opposition PNP wants Jamaica to Diversify Its Export Markets

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 11, 2025 — Jamaica's opposition is intensifying pressure on the Holness administration to translate years of trade rhetoric into concrete strategy, warning that the island's economic growth...

WiredJA News Team News 12 October 2025

BARBADOS Set to Swear In Second President Since Historic Republic Transition

Retired military officer Jeffrey Bostic wins unanimous parliamentary approval to succeed Sandra Mason as head of state BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — In a demonstration of rare political unity, Barbados's Parliament has approved...

WiredJA News Team News 12 October 2025

JAMAICA | Vale Royal Beckons: Holness Extends Olive Branch on Constitutional Reform as Republic Debate Stalls

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 11, 2025 - In a move that could either break or further expose the deadlock over Jamaica's constitutional future, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has formally invited Opposition Leader Mark...

WiredJA News Team News 12 October 2025

JAMAICA | Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Crowned by Serena Williams at ATHLOS New York Event

NEW YORK —New York, October 11, 2025 - Tennis legend Serena Williams presented Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce with a Tiffany crown Friday at the ATHLOS competition at Icahn Stadium, honoring...

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GRENADA | Radar and Reckoning: Grenada Faces US Military Request Amid Caribbean Escalation

As Washington masses forces near Venezuela, a small island nation confronts a decision that could redefine regional sovereignty GEORGETOWN, Grenada, October 10, 2025 - The request arrived like so many others...

WiredJA News Team News 10 October 2025

CARIBBEAN | Eastern Caribbean Unites Behind Historic CBI Regulatory Framework

Five-nation alliance creates region's first shared regulator for citizenship programs, asserting sovereignty while addressing global compliance concerns MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, October 10, 2025 - In a landmark demonstration of regional cooperation,...

WiredJA News Team News 10 October 2025

JAMAICA | Shadow Health Minister Calls for National Mental Health Overhaul on World Mental Health Day

Kingston, Jamaica – October 10, 2025 - Shadow Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Alfred Dawes has issued an urgent call for Jamaica to transform its approach to mental health...

WiredJA News Team News 10 October 2025

CARICOM Secretary-General Rallies Regional Negotiators Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

Dr. Carla Barnett emphasizes need for "strategic political coordination" and "moral clarity" as Caribbean prepares for crucial Brazil negotiations CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett issued...

WiredJA News Team News 10 October 2025

JAMAICAN Democracy on Trial: Buchanan Takes Election Fight to Supreme Court

Land economist challenges electoral watchdog's refusal to investigate alleged voting irregularities in Prime Minister's constituency KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 9, 2025 - Two weeks after Jamaica's electoral watchdog rejected his complaints of...

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AFRICA | Beyond the Protests: Can Kenya Turn Youth Anger Into Economic Opportunity?

JAMAICA | Opposition PNP wants Jamaica to Diversify Its Export Markets

BARBADOS Set to Swear In Second President Since Historic Republic Transition

JAMAICA | Vale Royal Beckons: Holness Extends Olive Branch on Constitutional Reform as Republic Debate Stalls

JAMAICA | Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Crowned by Serena Williams at ATHLOS New York Event

GRENADA | Radar and Reckoning: Grenada Faces US Military Request Amid Caribbean Escalation

CARIBBEAN | Eastern Caribbean Unites Behind Historic CBI Regulatory Framework

JAMAICA | Shadow Health Minister Calls for National Mental Health Overhaul on World Mental Health Day

CARICOM Secretary-General Rallies Regional Negotiators Ahead of COP30 Climate Summit

JAMAICAN Democracy on Trial: Buchanan Takes Election Fight to Supreme Court

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