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Grenadian scholar revisits Revolution that shook CARICOM unity
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 7, 2025
Over 45 years after the 1979 Grenada Revolution, a New York-based, Grenadian-born academic has explored “the situation” in the region during the Revolution and the subsequent US invasion, discussing why some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states...
Grenada’s Jab Jab Music
Now Grenada
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July 2, 2025
by Eugene Gittens Today’s popular Caribbean music includes Jamaica’s reggae, Trinidad’s Soca, Dominica’s Bouyon, St Lucia’s Dennery and one of the most popular at this time of the year — Grenada’s Jab Jab Music! While the Jab Jab masquerade is not...
These are officially the world's 'best' passports for travel freedom in 2025
Nine
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July 8, 2025
You won't get far without one. But not all passports are equal. A new survey has revealed how much freedom the world's passports really offer, with iVisa launching the Passport Score rankings. It factors in rejection rates, costs, and processing...
DeVry University launches Caribbean initiative to expand access to higher education
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Citizens across the English-speaking Caribbean are now benefiting from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University, designed to expand access to higher education in 16 countries throughout the region....
UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...
Beyond UAE’s Golden Visa: Countries Offering Residency To Indians And What You Need To Qualify
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 13:10 IST From the United States to Vietnam, an in-depth look at where and how Indians can qualify for long-term residency or citizenship in 2025 Know about the affordable countries offering citizenship programs for...
Guyana’s IICA head candidate meets with Panamanian gov’t minister, urges regional strength, strategy
Dominica News Online
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June 24, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 at 10:51 AM / Ibrahim (left) and Panamanian minister. Photo credit: Ministry of Agriculture, Development of PanamaMuhammad Ibrahim, Guyana’s candidate for the role of Director General of the...
Martinique at center of Barbados-France agreement, bolstering regional travel
Dominica News Online
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June 25, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Martinique is party to a major milestone in regional air transport cooperation, with the official signing of an administrative air agreement between France and Barbados. An official...
New CCJ President Calls for Wider Regional Accession to Final Appellate Court
Jamaica Information Service
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July 7, 2025
Newly sworn-in President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, is urging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States that have not yet acceded to the Court’s appellate jurisdiction to take steps toward...
New CCJ head hopeful others will subscribe to final appeal court
Jamaica Observer
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July 7, 2025
Justice Winston Anderson speaking Sunday during his swearing-in ceremony as president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in St James. MONTEGO BAY, St James — Newly installed president of the Caribbean...
Mission Awards pilot a team convening approach
UK Research and Innovation
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June 17, 2025
Retrofitting for the future: nature-based solutions for climate adaptation The project partners are: Swansea University University of Wales Trinity Saint David University College London Hacer Developments Pobl Group Natural Resources Wales...
National cannabis symposium to be facilitated by agriculture ministry in July
Dominica News Online
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June 23, 2025
Dominica News Online - Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at 1:47 PM The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy has announced the organization of a National Cannabis Symposium, themed “Regulatory and Economic Environment for a Viable...
PM Skerrit rejects OECS exit from CARICOM, calls for ‘sincere conversation’
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 24, 2025
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has firmly rejected suggestions that the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) should consider leaving the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), instead calling for a “sincere conversation” about the...
T&T checkmates rivals at halfway mark of CARICOM Chess Classic
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
At the midpoint of the CARICOM Classic Chess Team Tournament, defending champions Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) have planted their flag firmly atop the leaderboard, maneuvering to a commanding 18‑point total and eyeing a repeat crown. In a marquee...
‘As a government we will leave no stone unturned in determining the cause of this failure’, PM Skerrit says
Dominica News Online
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June 23, 2025
Dominica News Online - Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at 1:15 PM Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said his government will leave no stone unturned in determining the cause of a failure during construction at the Dominica Grammar School (DGS) last week...
Wisconsin’s 20 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2025
Madison365 - Wisconsin
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June 27, 2025
Just months after we published our first news stories in August 2015, we tried something new: we listed and published brief biographies of the state’s 28 Most Influential Black Leaders. People really liked it, shared it on social media, told us...
Regional NGO reps encouraged to engage with new partnerships to mitigate loss of funding
Dominica News Online
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June 20, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 10:59 AM CPDC Executive Director Richard Jones addresses the CCWG. Photo: CPDCDwindling international development aid is forcing regional civil society organizations in the Caribbean to seek new...
Mehul Choksi’s legal battle: Alleges kidnapping orchestrated by Indian Intelligence
Dominica News Online
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June 20, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 7:00 AM Choksi wheeled into court in Dominica in 2021Dominica became the focal point of a dramatic legal battle involving fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, who is suing the Indian government...
All roads lead to The Bahamas for #CANTO2025 40th Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition
Bahamas Local
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CANTO, the premier telecommunications trade association in the Caribbean, proudly announces its milestone 40th Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition, to be held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in Nassau, The Bahamas from July 13th to 16th, 2025. This...
STATEMENT: ERC response to gov’t statement on DGS roof collapse
Dominica News Online
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June 19, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at 8:49 AM The Electoral Reform Coalition (ERC) acknowledges the government’s recognition of the significance of the collapse of the roof at the Dominica Grammar School construction project site. We...