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Making the Greater Caribbean viable: Geopolitics of a region in transformation
Latinoamerica21
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July 3, 2025
In a world in crisis, like the one we live in today, the first to undergo transformation are dependent, heterogeneous, and vulnerable geopolitical spaces, such as the Greater Caribbean — a diverse and strategic region that includes not only the...
“Average of 25 will not bring us success…”: WI coach Sammy slams poor first-class cricket system
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 22, 2025
St John's [Antigua], June 22 (ANI): Ahead of his side's three-match Test series at home against Australia, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy spoke on the team's poor first-class cricket system, saying that players averaging below 35 and being...
Central Bank encouraging residents to engage in some form of farming to assist with food security
Antigua News Room
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July 4, 2025
ECCB Highlights Concept of Farm to Table for Food Security With the constant increase in food prices against the backdrop of the importance of healthy eating, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is encouraging citizens and residents of the...
New proposal for tax on premium flyers
Business Traveller
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A new proposal for a tax on premium flyers, defined as first and business class tickets, and private jets, has been launched at the UN Financing for Development conference in Seville (FFD4). The “aviation solidarity coalition on premium flyers”...
Cabinet Notes of Wednesday 2nd July, 2025
Antigua.News
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July 3, 2025
3. The Honourable Minister for Education, Daryll Matthew, informed Cabinet that the Government’s decision to merge Glanvilles Secondary School and Pares Secondary School has been met with strong support from the affected communities. As part of...
Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Ties
African Examiner
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July 1, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern...
Haiti Is Bleeding—And the Caribbean Cannot Look Away
Antigua News Room
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July 3, 2025
By Sir Ronald Sanders Haiti continues to wallow in deep crisis as criminal gangs entrench their violent control over nearly 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince and other parts of the country. These armed groups have become a de facto regime of terror....
Second citizenship for US investors: finding the perfect country for your goals
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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July 3, 2025
Obtaining a second citizenship is becoming an attractive option for US investors. It provides more than just a new passport. It offers increased financial opportunities, tax advantages, and greater global mobility. Albert Ioffe, Legal and...
Tinubu makes new proposal for OECS official passport holders
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu said this...
Collis King: A True Representation of The Depth and Versatility of The 1975 World Cup Winning Squad
Nevis Pages
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June 21, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Although he did not feature in the West Indies playing XI during the inaugural 1975 Cricket World Cup, it did not take long before this powerful Barbadian all-rounder got the opportunity to showcase why he was included in the...
Draft Legislation for Regional CBI/CIP Regulator Now Available for Public Comment
Times Caribbean
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July 3, 2025
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 3, 2025 — In a major step toward increased transparency and accountability in the Caribbean’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI/CIP) industry, the Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has officially published the draft...
Prime Minister Browne Advances National Agenda Through Strategic Bilateral Engagements at FfD4
Antigua News Room
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July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Browne Advances National Agenda Through Strategic Bilateral Engagements at FfD4 Sevilla, Spain – 1 July 2025 – Prime Minister the Honourable Gaston Browne maintained a strong and focused presence on the second day of the Fourth...
Amb Anderson makes presentation at OAS General Assembly
The Gleaner
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July 1, 2025
WASHINGTON DC. Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson delivered Jamaica’s National Statement at the historic 55th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) held June 25-27 in St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda, under the...
AM Briefing: The Vote-a-Rama Drags On
Heatmap News
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July 1, 2025
Current conditions: A hurricane warning is in effect for Mexico as the Category 1 storm Flossie approaches • More than 50,000 people have been forced to flee wildfires raging in Turkey • Heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides near a...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
PAHO: NCD deaths surge 43% in the Americas since 2000
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes have risen by 43% across the Americas since 2000, according to the NCDs at a Glance 2025 report released today by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)....
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
President Tinubu Offers Visa Waivers For Caribbean States’ Passport Hol
The Nigerian Voice
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President Bola Tinubu has offered visa waivers for official passport holders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as part of steps towards the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia. President Tinubu stated this...
President Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers for OECS Official Passport Holders
The News (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom * As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Relations President Bola Tinubu...
Noncommunicable disease deaths in the Americas have risen 43% since 2000, PAHO report shows
Pan American Health Organization
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July 2, 2025
Washington, D.C., July 2, 2025 (PAHO)– Deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, have surged by 43% in the Americas since 2000, reaching 6 million in 2021, according to the Pan American Health...