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Regional tourism ministers honour American for outstanding support
Jamaica Observer
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August 27, 2025
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett (right) congratulating Zane Kerby (centre), president and CEO of ASTA, for receiving the Caribbean Award for Excellence in regional tourism development, witnessed by Gary Sadler, executive vice-president...
Local Artiste to be Honoured at Caribbean Music Awards Tomorrow
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers [Photo credit: Caribbean Music Awards]Local gospel artiste Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers will be recognized for her contributions to gospel music tomorrow at the third annual Caribbean Music Awards. The event (which will be...
Artists, Creatives to Benefit from $350K Government Fund
St. Lucia Times
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August 26, 2025
For many young Saint Lucians, talent has never been in short supply. What’s often missing is the financial push to turn passion into something lasting. On Monday, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced a new initiative aimed at changing that:...
TWELVE LOCAL TOURISM OPERATORS GRADUATE FROM INDUSTRY-STANDARD TRAINING PROGRAM.
DBS TV St Lucia
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August 7, 2025
Twelve proud local tourism entrepreneurs received a boost to their business journey on Thursday, graduating from a rigorous training program designed to raise industry standards and enhance Saint Lucia’s community-based tourism offerings. The...
Worcester honors Woman of Consequence and Young Woman of Consequence
Worcester Magazine - Massachusetts
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WORCESTER — The Levi Lincoln Chamber of City Hall was packed Tuesday night Aug. 26 to honor the city's 2025 Woman of Consequence, Winifred Octave, and Young Woman of Consequence, Jailen Matias. Octave received the Woman of Consequence Award for...
57 Students awarded Eileen Paul Scholarships as programme expands to new heights
The Voice
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August 27, 2025
Photo Credit : SLHTA The Mirage Conference Room at Sandals Halcyon Beach was filled with joy and excitement last week as tourism partners, government officials and families gathered for the 2025 Eileen Paul Scholarship Award Ceremony. Now in its...
Ministry Urges Parents to Prioritise Children’s Health As Schools Reopen
St. Lucia Times
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August 27, 2025
As the new school year approaches, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise their children’s health and well-being. “A strong start to the school year begins with healthy habits at home,”...
SKN Tourism Minister on advancing Caribbean tourism at ASTA Caribbean Showcase
Win Media SKN
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August 27, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, represented St. Kitts and Nevis on the regional stage and joined a panel of Caribbean Ministers at the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean...
Massive Caribbean Pop-Up Carnival in Times Square draws out thousands
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 27, 2025
Masqueraders and performers in Times Square. Photo: Tyson Pyne Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Times Square was transformed on Sunday, Aug. 24, into a cultural playground as the...
Dominica’s 2025–2026 budget targets 4,000 jobs and expanded agricultural investment
Dominica News Online
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August 5, 2025
Dominica’s 2025–2026 National Budget will generate approximately 4,000 jobs over the next four years, according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. Speaking during his budget presentation last week, Skerrit said the new jobs will span multiple...
Region Must Not Become Complacent Because of Remarkable Rebound of Tourism – Bartlett
Jamaica Information Service
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August 27, 2025
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that while the Caribbean’s rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have been nothing short of remarkable, there is “zero room” for complacency. “The Caribbean region has rebounded...
Farms of Norfolk soccer tournament celebrates agricultural workers
Simcoe Reformer
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August 6, 2025
The Farms of Norfolk Football Association invites everyone to the annual Soccer Tournament for Agricultural Workers on Sunday, Aug. 10. Article content This spirited tournament, held at the Norfolk County Youth Soccer Park at 660 West St. in...
Morning Edition: 27th August 2025
CCN TV 6
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In this episode of Morning Edition, we turn our attention to growing regional tensions as U.S. warships patrol the Caribbean Sea. Our guest is David Abdulah, MSJ political leader. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has openly backed the...
Free From Borders Announces Disruption of 25 Billion Citizenship by Investment Industry
The AI Journal
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August 4, 2025
Free From Borders is revolutionizing the citizenship-by-investment industry by providing instant execution, transparency, and fast, tech-powered services. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 4, 2025 — The Firm Disrupting the $25 Billion...
OPINION: Antigua Logistics is not Being Utilized
Antigua News Room
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August 4, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP BY:MM CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP It is said, The Caribs did not live in Antigua, instead they fished and foraged on the island, and the author of Antigua & the Antiguans says, their traditions...
Dominica passport at centre of U.S. sanctions on Iranian shipping empire
Dominica News Online
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August 1, 2025
Hossein Shamkhani. Photo: Iranian mediaThe United States has unveiled its most sweeping sanctions package against Iran since 2018, targeting a sprawling oil shipping empire allegedly controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the son of a top...
Hydroponic Facility Designed to Attract Young Agriculturists
The Voice
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July 30, 2025
Photo Credit : GOSL Saint Lucia is taking decisive action to integrate more young people into the agricultural sector by implementing upgraded agro-processing mechanisms that will significantly boost participation. Farmers on the island are now...
Tanzania, Grenada ties to boost industrial growth, youth employment
Daily News Tanzania
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July 31, 2025
GRENADA: TANZANIA has pledged to strengthen ties with Grenada by sharing technology and expertise to boost industrial development and create youth employment, particularly in the production and service sectors. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said...
NEPA green-lights Sygnus Real Estate project
Jamaica Observer
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August 27, 2025
Sygnus Real Estate is advancing its latest projects. The National Environmental and Planning Agency (NEPA) has approved an application for Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited’s (SRF) Lakespen project in St Catherine. The approval was given to...
The U.S.-EU Energy Deal: A Strategic Win For Europe?
Forbes
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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as he announces a trade deal with the EU, including significant European purchases of energy from the United States. (Photo by Andrew...