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  Caribbean Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Cuban pastor launches 1,000-hour prayer campaign, urges national unity amid crisis

  By Javier Bolaños

  A Cuban pastor has called on Christians across the island to join a 1,000-hour prayer initiative, asking God to intervene in the country’s worsening economic and social crisis.

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  Caribbean Society & Culture

  Concerns raised over limited sign language access during Jamaica election debates

  By Chris Eyte

  As Jamaica heads to the polls on Sept. 3, questions have been raised about the quality and consistency of sign language interpretation during the televised debates that shaped the campaign. Advocates for the Deaf and hard of hearing community, which makes up an estimated 1–2 percent of the population, say reliable access is essential to ensure full participation in the democratic process.

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  Global Society & Culture Family & Children Health

  Global fertility rates continue long-term decline, Pew report shows

  By CDI Staff

  Fertility rates are falling across every world region, with most now below the level needed to maintain population size, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of United Nations and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development data published earlier this month.

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  Caribbean Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Antigua and Barbuda Pray-Cade to lift prayers for government, communities amid rising crime

  By CDI Staff

  The Evangelical Alliance of Antigua and Barbuda will host its annual Pray-Cade on Sunday, Aug. 17, calling residents to unite in prayer amid rising crime, particularly among the nation’s youth, the Antigua Observer reported. 

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  Caribbean Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Opposition PNP pledges multi-million dollar fund for church-led programs, action on gender-based violence ahead of Jamaica election

  By Chris Eyte

  Jamaica’s main opposition People’s National Party has released its 2025 manifesto with a $1 billion ($6.25 million USD) annual pledge to fund faith-based community programs and commitments to partner with churches on social transformation and violence prevention, including support for survivors of domestic abuse, ahead of the Sept. 3 national election.

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  Caribbean Society & Culture

  Jamaican PM pays tribute to former GraceKennedy CEO Don Wehby, known for faith and service

  By Chris Eyte

  Don Wehby, the longtime chief executive officer of GraceKennedy Group who credited God for the success of the Caribbean conglomerate, has died at 62 after a short illness, the company announced July 27.