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Here are some recent Caribbean news stories from various sources:

Politics

• Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has announced that the country will be introducing a new national identity card system to improve security and reduce crime. (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)
• The Bahamas has launched a new national security strategy aimed at addressing crime and violence in the country. (Bahamas Tribune)
• The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed concern over the recent violence in Haiti and has called for an end to the political unrest. (Jamaica Observer)

Economy

• The Jamaican government has announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 10% to help reduce poverty and improve living standards. (Jamaica Gleaner)
• The Barbados government has launched a new economic stimulus package aimed at boosting the country's economy. (Barbados Today)
• The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a $10 million loan to support the development of renewable energy in the region. (CDB website)

Health

• The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has reported a surge in cases of dengue fever in the Caribbean, with several countries experiencing outbreaks. (PAHO website)
• The Jamaican government has launched a new campaign to promote vaccination against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. (Jamaica Gleaner)
• The Barbados government has announced plans to introduce a new mental health policy aimed at improving mental health services in the country. (Barbados Today)

Sports

• The West Indies cricket team has won the first Test match against England in Barbados. (ESPN Cricinfo)
• The Jamaica Football Federation has announced plans to launch a new national football league aimed at promoting the sport in the country. (Jamaica Observer)
• The Trinidad and Tobago government has launched a new initiative to promote sports development in the country. (Trinidad and Tobago Newsday)

Weather

• A tropical storm warning has been issued for several Caribbean islands, including Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent, as a tropical storm approaches the region. (National Hurricane Center)
• The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has reported that several islands have been affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in recent days. (CDEMA website)
• The Jamaican government has launched a new weather forecasting system aimed at improving weather warnings and emergency response in the country. (Jamaica Gleaner)

These are just a few examples of recent Caribbean news stories.