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Mia Mottley pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh
The Gleaner
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July 7, 2025
BRIDGETOWN (CMC): Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley says Rickey Singh has left a legacy that any young journalist with a genuine interest in building a reputation based on integrity would do well to emulate. In her message of condolences,...
DSWMC to address Fond Cole Landfill fire among other matters this week
Dominica News Online
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July 7, 2025
Home >> Accidents/Tragedy Dominica News Online - Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 9:46 AM Smoke from Fond Cole Landfill fire, June 30The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) is inviting residents of Stockfarm, Yampiece, Bellevue Rawle and...
Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
PM Modi has been honoured by 25 countries so far!
India Herald
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Prime minister Narendra Modi was awarded Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago'. This achievement became even more historic because he has become the first foreign leader to receive this...
Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians
Eagle Online
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
Chess to get permanent home as 2nd edition of CARICOM Classic Tournament officially launched
Stabroek News
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. confirmed that construction of a dedicated building for chess will begin this year, with completion slated for 2026. — Guyana recommits to hosting prestigious regional competition By...
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...
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...
Caribbean Citizenship reforms aim to Strengthen ‘Genuine Link’ with New Residency Mandate
SKN News
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July 7, 2025
The five Eastern Caribbean Nations consisting of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia have recently proposed a comprehensive draft agreement. The group introduced residency requirements on Tuesday, July 01,...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for OECS official passport holders
Eagle Online
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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.” President Tinubu stated this while...
CARICOM Calls for Stronger Global Support for Haiti
teleSUR
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Violence in Haiti. X/ @DashDeCosta July 7, 2025 Hour: 11:19 am Jamaica is hosting a two-day summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Monday, when Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley will be passing the group’s rotating presidency to...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for eastern Caribbean states
Punch
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. He described the development as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us,”...
Barbados PM Mottley pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh
Stabroek News
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is paying tribute to veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh, who passed away this morning in Barbados. In a statement issued today, Mottley described Singh’s passing as marking the end of an era in Caribbean...
Will UAE residency be affected if you apply for citizenship in other countries? GDRFA chief clarifies rules
The Times of India
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UAE residents with valid visas can apply for citizenship in other countries, but their UAE residency remains unaffected if legal status is maintained/ Image: FIle Many UAE residents with valid visas are considering citizenship-by-investment (CBI)...
Saint Lucia: Tinubu mulls visa waivers for Eastern Caribbean citizens
Daily Post
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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 to fostering closer ties between both nations.” President Tinubu stated...
Anyaoku Lauds Ramphal as Immeasurable Champion of the Commonwealth
GNN Liberia
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July 3, 2025
By Paul Ejime Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Africa’s first Commonwealth Secretary-General (1990-2000) has praised his late predecessor Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal of Guyana for championing “the universal recognition of the Commonwealth as an organization...
PM Mottley pays tribute to veteran journalist Rickey Singh
The Nation Barbados
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is paying tribute to veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh, who passed away this morning in Barbados. In a statement issued today, Mottley described Singh’s passing as marking the end of an era in Caribbean...
Amanda Theodore Langlais of Kalinago Child Support Foundation nabs POSH Icon Award
Dominica News Online
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June 30, 2025
Dominica News Online - Sunday, June 29th, 2025 at 11:04 PM The Kalinago Child Support Foundation Inc. (KCSF) has announced that its Executive Director, Amanda Theodore Langlais, is the recipient of the Community and Cultural Impact Award at the...
The Caribbean is for sale: And criminals are buying it
The New Today Grenada
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July 12, 2025
Introduction Once hailed as a global sanctuary of beauty and freedom where white sands met turquoise waters and the rhythm of calypso echoed resistance and resilience, the Caribbean is now descending into a dark and dangerous abyss. What was once...