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From Barbados to Saint Lucia: Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty continues Caribbean rollout
Barbados Today
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June 9, 2025
By Keryn Nelson Fenty Beauty, the globally renowned brand founded by Rihanna, has officially launched in Saint Lucia, with a range of products now available at Castries Duty Free in La Place Carenage. The launch event, held on Saturday, June 7,...
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Continues Caribbean Rollout in Saint Lucia
St. Lucia Times
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June 9, 2025
Fenty Beauty, the globally renowned brand founded by Rihanna, has officially launched in Saint Lucia, with a range of products now available at Castries Duty Free in La Place Carenage. The launch event, held on Saturday, June 7, drew a crowd of...
Hot, loud and queer: Inside the fireworks-fueled energy of this year’s Pride events
KNDU - Washington State
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June 23, 2025
Celebrations are hot, loud and queer inside the fireworks-fueled energy of this year’s Pride events. Crowds move with purpose, turning public spaces into high-volume expressions of identity and joy. Each moment builds on the last, leaving no doubt...
Trump, Musk and The Nigerian Gladiators
This Day
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July 8, 2025
REUBEN ABATI “Bros, looks like one accidented trailer has just passed between Trump and Elon Musk oh, and it gets messier by the day.” “What do you expect? It is just simple common sense. Elon Musk invested over $290 million to bring Trump to...
Why my empowerment is based on life-changing packages — Ekiti lawmaker
Tribune Online
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July 8, 2025
The member representing Oye constituency II in Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Idowu Odebunmi, has distributed life-changing empowerment packages to farmers, traders and students to combat poverty, unemployment, school dropout, among others to...
CARICOM Summit | Gonsalves lauds Jamaica’s tech-driven crime response
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has praised Jamaica for its advances in using technology to combat crime. “You’re doing some splendid work using modern technology to solve crime and bring perpetrators to justice,”...
Gang volence should be treated as terrorism, says PM Holness
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 8, 2025
Addressing the opening ceremony of the 49th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Sunday (July 6) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness called for CARICOM nations to take a...
Community Business Revitalization Project Hosts Informational Meeting
The Voice
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July 7, 2025
. Residents of Babonneau recently got the opportunity to gain some insights into how the Community Business Revitalization Project (CBRP) aims to benefit that constituency over the next few months. During an introductory meeting held on the...
OECS Commission announces geothermal study tour to Guadeloupe: A step towards sustainable energy
I News Cayman
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June 20, 2025
The OECS Commission has announced the commencement of a pivotal study tour to Guadeloupe, focusing on geothermal energy development. This initiative underscores the OECS’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and strengthening...
TVET School of Construction and Heritage Launches “Pi Bèl Klas-La” Clean Classroom Competition
The Voice
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June 19, 2025
The Saint Lucia TVET School of Construction and Heritage has launched an exciting and transformative school-wide initiative aimed at encouraging cleanliness, creativity, and environmental responsibility among students and staff. Photo via Saint...
Antigua and Barbuda raises concerns regarding OECS treatment
Loop News
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Jul 7, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has raised concerns that member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are being “treated with benign neglect” within the wide Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...
Contracts signed for rehabilitation of Babonneau and Fond Assau Wellness Centres
St. Lucia Times
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July 7, 2025
Residents of central Babonneau and Fond Assau will soon have upgraded and transformed health facilities with the commencement of rehabilitation works. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs officially signed the contracts for the...
Indians In UAE Gave Up Passports For Caribbean Ones – Now They Face Visa Bans
Zee News
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New Delhi: They bought a dream. A passport that opened borders. A quiet backup plan. A safety net. Now, they are watching it unravel. Thousands of expatriates living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – many of them Indian nationals – are facing...
Sandals unveils ‘Stay More, Save More’ promotion with big savings and perks
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
Sandals Resorts has unveiled its enticing “Stay More, Save More” promotion, designed to reward guests who extend their Caribbean vacations with generous instant credits, resort credits, and even a free night stay. The offer is valid for bookings...
Music industry divided over campaign to ban pro-Palestine group from Glastonbury
The National News
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English guitarist Johnny Marr, 61, has spoken out in support of Irish hip-hop band Kneecap, following news of a co-ordinated campaign to oust them from this month's Glastonbury Festival. Kneecap have been in the headlines since their performance...
Dominica’s 25th world creole festival launched
St. Vincent Times
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July 7, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) have officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural...
Strong Performances, High Energy at KPT Tent Quarterfinals
St. Lucia Times
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June 13, 2025
The quarterfinals of the Kaiso Pros Tent lit up the Cultural Centre stage on Wednesday night with a showcase of local talent. The first of two rounds kicked off with powerful performances that set the tone for the night. Blaze opened with the...
The United Arab Emirates taps Toncoin for golden visa program
Cryptopolitan
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July 6, 2025
Toncoin just announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates that allows it to offer a 10-year Golden Visa to investors who can stake a specific amount of TON tokens for at least three years. The blockchain-based residency program, which...
Vybz Kartel to headline Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival
Antigua News Room
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July 7, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) have officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural...
Export the runway makes bold statement
St. Lucia Times
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July 6, 2025
If Export the Runway 3 proved anything, it’s that Saint Lucian creativity is alive and thriving. Hosted at the Royalton Saint Lucia Resort, the third edition of the fashion showcase brought together bold design and an unmistakable sense of pride....