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CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 16, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo by Sean...
American Airlines adds new winter routes to Mexico, Caribbean, LATAM
Travel Daily News
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July 15, 2025
American Airlines will launch service this winter on three new routes to Mexico City; Queretaro, Mexico; and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The airline will also add more flights to popular destinations including Dominica; St. Maarten;...
Caribbean Week of Agriculture virtual launch set for today
Dominica News Online
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July 15, 2025
Home >> Agriculture Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 9:57 AM The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is collaborating with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to organize the upcoming Caribbean Week of...
Comment on Regional ferry explores cost of less than $US100 per trip by Truth Be Told
Dominica News Online
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July 15, 2025
CARICOM Heads of Government in Jamaica last week where a regional ferry was discussed. Photo: CARICOM CommunicationsA ferry service that will serve islands across the Caribbean appears to be inching closer to reality as CARICOM advances the idea,...
T&T poised to join minority of nations with 21-year drinking age
CNC 3
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July 11, 2025
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that Government will seek to raise the legal drinking age in T&T from 18 to 21. Legislation is expected to be introduced following the resumption of Parliament in September. The proposed measure...
Tariffs, Transformation And The Time To Lead
News Americas Now
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July 14, 2025
By Dr. Isaac Newton News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 14, 2025: With President Donald J. Trump back in office, his administration has begun re-imposing and expanding tariffs on key imports. Among the most affected are Caribbean economies,...
The Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order
Global Americans
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July 16, 2025
“As the Summit of the Americas nears, geopolitical rivalry is reshaping the Caribbean—and the Dominican Republic is emerging at the heart of this evolving order.” For the ancient Romans, the Mediterranean was known as Mare Nostrum – “our sea” –...
FM Fonseca Clarifies What Belize's CARICOM Free Movement Commitment Will Look Like
Channel 7 Belize
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And when the other side of the UDP held their press conference yesterday, they not only touched on the NPC meeting but also on national issues - including Belize's commitment to free movement of CARICOM members. Patrick Faber rang alarm bells,...
Regional Operators Reaffirm Caribbean Water Always Safe In Their Hands
The Voice
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July 16, 2025
Water operators from across the Caribbean gathered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (PHOTO Courtesy CAWASA) The Caribbean Water and Sewage Association (CAWASA) hosted its 8th Caribbean Water Operators Conference in Saint Vincent & The...
GOV'T CONSIDERING FREE MOVEMENT
CCN TV 6
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Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Sean Sobers this afternoon explained why this country did not sign on for the full free movement within the community by October 1 at the just concluded summit in Jamaica. So far only four Caricom countries...
Fire Service updates: 9,000+ regular ambulance runs in last year; new service vehicles
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 8:54 AM Acting Chief Fire Officer Wayne Letang addressing press conferenceThe Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service has conducted over 9,000 regular ambulance runs for the period July 2024 to May...
Comprehensive investigations to be pursued following Fond Cole Landfill fire
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 7:30 AM Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore addressing recent press conferenceA comprehensive investigation from both the fire department and the police is to be pursued following a...
CARICOM needs own ‘blue tick’; regional security framework, says Mottley
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Hon. Mia Mottley addressing CARICOM Heads of Government meetingPrime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados is urging collective action against two escalating threats that jeopardize the...
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...
ERC letter addresses concerns to 49th convention of CARICOM Heads
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 9:38 AM The Electoral Reform Coalition of Dominica has formally addressed a letter to the Caribbean Community amidst the organization’s 49th Heads of Government Meeting. The letter highlights...
Mandatory $250 deposit now effective, for most US Visas
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 2:46 PM The U.S. government has announced a new fee that will be added to visa applications, called the $250 Visa Integrity Fee. This fee was introduced as part of President Donald Trump’s new...
DHTA reports new talk series, health insurance for members, partnership with DCFH
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 4:08 PM Photo: DHTAThe launch of a new health insurance benefit, the expansion of membership and sponsorship base, a notable public-private partnership, and the recap of its latest ACTalks...
Still shackled to the past, doubting the CCJ
Barbados Today
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July 11, 2025
0 The swearing-in of Justice Winston Anderson as the fourth president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) at King’s House in Kingston last week was a moment steeped in symbolism. Jamaican-born and a Barbadian citizen, Justice Anderson now...
‘Color Me Red’ for the love of Soca and Carnival
St. Lucia Times
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July 15, 2025
Color Me Red (CMR), one of the biggest fetes for Lucian Carnival, is back for its 20th year. The annual event is set to light up the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Friday, July 18, with the theme The Greatest Love. According to the organisers, CMR...
Mottley, to CARICOM Heads: Time for regional unity is now
Dominica News Online
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July 8, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 10:42 AM Hon. Mia Mottley. Photo: CARICOM CommunicationsOutgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, concluded her six-month leadership tenure with a...