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Third US-Caribbean Roundtable on Citizenship by…

ECCB News Release St. David, Grenada – On 29 August 2024, the five Eastern Caribbean countries that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes and the United States Department of the Treasury…

Winair Launches Flights to Three New Caribbean…

Source: Loop Winair has unveiled its new winter schedule featuring three exciting new destinations – St Lucia, Barbados, and St Vincent. In a release, Winair said, “These additions to our growing…

Former BVI Ports Authority Boss Sentenced To 9…

Source : Loop The former managing director of the BVI Ports Authority, Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for her involvement in a drug trafficking…

I am Ready To Make My Contribution: Sir Richie…

Source: Antigua Observer Former West Indies captain and successful batsman Sir Richie Richardson, speaking for the first time since news broke this week about his pending appointment as Commissioner…

SVG: Parliament Passes Law Banning Alcohol in…

Source: Loop St Vincent’s parliament has passed legislation making it illegal to consume alcohol during funeral processions, effective immediately. The new law, however, does not extend to alcohol…

Nevisian Cricket Fans Sorely Disappointed

On Sunday, September 1st, many cricket fans from Nevis travelled by boat to St. Kitts to witness the match between the SKN Patriots and the St. Lucia Kings. They returned home late that night, feeling…

Region Urged to Brace For ‘Oppressive Humid…

CMC The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says cooling temperatures in the equatorial Pacific may result in a progressive transition to La Niña. At the same time, near record…

Amnesty Reiterates Racism Against Haitians in…

Santo Domingo.- Amnesty International (AI) responded to Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña’s denial of racist immigration policies in the country, expressing disappointment that her remarks merely…

CARICOM to launch Mental Health First-Aid…

Source : Loop The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to launch a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Programme aimed at equipping youth directors, development workers, and leaders with essential skills…

Guyana: Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal dies

Source: Loop Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, the former Guyana government minister and Commonwealth secretary general, died Friday, according to a statement issued by his family. He was 95 years old.…

Patriots Defeat Falcons in A Close Contest

At the Air Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua, a large crowd gathered on Thursday night to watch an exciting match between the Antigua Falcons and the St. Kitts-Nevis Patriots. The Falcons…

LIAT20 Adds Dominica, St Kitts, and Grenada to…

Source : Loop Island hopping in the Caribbean has been made a little easier as LIAT20 takes another step in expanding its operations. The regional carrier has added three new destinations to its…

NHC: Tropical Depression Could Develop Early Next…

The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) continues to monitor a tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic Ocean which is producing some disorganised showers and thunderstorms. The NHC in its 8 am…