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Open Letter to the Heads of Government of CARICOM Israel is a Pariah State and must be treated as such
On June 27th, over 40 civil society organisations and prominent individuals from at least 15 countries across the Caribbean have signed on to an open letter issued by the Assembly of Caribbean People, and addressed to the Heads of Government of...

MP Richard Lewis clears overgrown bushes to improve safety in Five Islands
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP MP for Rural West, Richard S. Lewis, has taken action to address safety concerns on the Five Islands Main Road leading to Galley Bay, where overgrown bushes and trees had severely obstructed traffic and...
OAS adopts resolution in favor of Haiti under American pressure
Haiti - FLASH : OAS adopts resolution in favor of Haiti under American pressure 28/06/2025 10:14:57 On Friday, June 27, the Organization of American States (OAS) concluded its 55th General Assembly, held this week (June 25-27) in St. John's,...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 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...

Caribbean Storm Forecasting Hit by US Data Cut
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Caribbean faces greater uncertainty this hurricane season after the US Department of Defense announced it will stop supplying key weather satellite data used in tropical storm forecasting. Meteorologist...

Ambassador Dwight Gardiner Calls for Urgent Action on Ocean Crisis at 35th UN Convention on the Laws of the Sea
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority Ambassador Dwight Gardiner delivered cogent arguments before the United Nations on Tuesday urging states to demonstrate...

Sports News | West Indies: Worst Batting Side of 2020s?
St John's [Antigua], June 29 (ANI): West Indies' batting will determine the result of the second Test against Australia at St George's following a crushing 159-run loss at Barbados despite some fantastic fast bowling performances. An interesting...

Caribbean storm forecasts at risk following U.S data cut
The Caribbean faces greater uncertainty this hurricane season after the US Department of Defense announced it will stop supplying key weather satellite data used in tropical storm forecasting. Meteorologist Dale Destin warned the decision could...

Minister of Health Leads PAHO Delegation on Tour of the New Mental Health Facility
The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Social Transformation met with a visiting delegation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) following a successful mental health side event held as part...

Countries of the Americas approve OAS resolution to address mental health crisis in the region
PAHO to support in implementation and scale-up of initiatives Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda, 27 June 2025 (PAHO) — At the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) yesterday, countries of the Americas adopted a...

How UAE’s golden visa scheme works
The United Arab Emirates government on Tuesday (July 8) refuted claims about a new nomination-based golden visa programme which would provide lifetime residency specifically for residents of India and Bangladesh.News agency PTI on Monday had...

Civil society calls for stronger human rights protections during formal dialogue with leaders at 55th OAS General Assembly
By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Civil society representatives from across the Americas delivered passionate appeals for enhanced human rights protections, climate action, and democratic accountability as the 55th Organization of...

Dominican Foreign Minister urges OAS to strengthen security mission in Haiti
Image by MIREX Antigua and Barbuda.- During the 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez called on member states to support the...
St. Kitts and Nevis Reinforces Human Rights Commitments at 55th OAS General Assembly
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—During the 55th OAS General Assembly, held from June 25 to 27, 2025, in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, the Rt. Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a...
Why Mulder refused to break Lara's world record Test score of 400
South Africa's stand-in captain Wiaan Mulder etched his name in the history books by refusing to break one of the most coveted records in cricket – the highest individual score in a Test innings. On the second day of the second Test against...

Kiara Kwenga Named 2025 Junior Tourism Minister
Each student delivered a prepared speech on one of four engaging topics: the three new S’s of Caribbean tourism, leveraging heritage tourism for development, connecting the Caribbean with sustainable transport, and digital transformation in...

Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe meets Management of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Colin O’Keiffe, today conducted an official visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he met...

Bazball's nine biggest blunders: Where do Edgbaston, Shoaib Bashir and the reverse theory rank? And why should one controversial decision NOT be on the list?
England’s Bazballers have given their fans some amazing moments since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum joined forces in 2022. Following a harrowing run of one win in 17 Tests under Joe Root and Chris Silverwood, the Bazball era has delivered 24...

UWI FIC AI conference examines regional implications of AI integration
(L-r) Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy, Regional Manager, CAF; Dr. Indrani Bachan-Persad, UWI Head, Economic Engagement & Industry Partnerships and Conference Co-Chair; The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda; and Dr. Curtis...

UAE Second Passport Holders are in a Dilemma: 1000 Left Precarious
July 7, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Increasing unease has gripped thousands of UAE residents who have invested in UAE second passports via citizenship-by-investment programs. These have been appealing to those who are after visa-free travel, opportunities...