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Caribbean Travel, Reimagined: How Casey Davy Is Building A More Connected Caribbean For Travelers And Locals
For generations, the best Caribbean experiences lived off the grid — no websites, no booking apps, just a neighbor who knows a boat captain or a local chef. Montreal-born, island-raised founder Casey Davy saw both the magic and the friction up...
STUDENTS APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS NO LONGER NEED FINANCIAL CO-SIGNERS
The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) administration has eliminated the requirement for students applying for scholarships to secure a financial guarantee. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre announced that the government now only requests a character...
CSME for creatives: Exporting culture, innovation
Business Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Masqueraders from Iconic Mas enjoy themselves during the Parade of the Bands for Tobago Carnival on October 26. - Photo by Alva Viarruel Brian Benoit The Caribbean’s creative industries from music, fashion and film to...
CONCESSIONS REINSTATED FOR HOLIDAYS
The government of Saint Lucia has once again instituted the popular duty-free barrel concession initiative, which will run from October 15, 2025, to February 2026. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre briefly discussed the initiative ahead of Tuesday’s...
UWP Dennery North hopeful supports pension plan for farmers
Bradley Marcelle Fulgence, the United Workers Party (UWP) endorsed candidate for the Dennery North seat, has endorsed Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet’s plan to execute a pension plan for farmers, if the UWP wins the next general elections....
Marshall: Downgrade based on US law, not global measures
53 Barbados is drawing up an action plan to overturn Washington’s decision to downgrade its efforts to fight human trafficking, Attorney General Dale Marshall said Thursday, a day after the US State Department accused the island of failing to...
Hurricane Melissa significantly damages four major Jamaican hospitals
At least four major hospitals in Jamaica have sustained significant damage following the landfall of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. This was confirmed by the Jamaican Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton. The powerful storm, which...
Traveling for the Holidays? Get the Best Prices With Google Flight Data
Learn how to let Google Flights to find the best deals for you. Yuttapon Busu/Getty Images Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away, which means for thousands of people, it's time to plan for holiday travel. Flying home for the season can be...
Fresh Prince of Bel Air cast now from dark feud and affair to tragic deaths and EastEnders gig
We've taken a look at where the stars of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air are today(Image: NBC Universal via Getty Images) The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was a Nineties classic, following the journey of Will (Will Smith) as his 'life got flipped turned...
Hope, Athanaze shine as Windies Seal T20I Series
The West Indies have secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Dutch-Bangla T20 International Series against Bangladesh, defeating the Tigers in back-to-back matches. The team entered the fixture aiming to claim only their second series win of the...
Port police officer Yannick Leon charged, remanded in $1.3m drug bust
Port police officer Yannick Leon has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with the importation of narcotics valued at more than $1.3 million. Leon appeared before the First District Court earlier this week, where he was remanded...
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars lives - From tragic losses and Hollywood success
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air was a Nineties classic, but what have the cast been up to since the show ended? From Hollywood fame to EastEnders and I'm A Celeb, let's take a look... Jazzy and Will Smith became a rap duo(Image: Instagram) The Fresh...
PM: Caricom no longer a reliable partner
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced yesterday that Trinidad and Tobago will be realigning its foreign policy. She said her Government no longer views Caricom as a reliable partner. “I do not consider Caricom a reliable partner and over...
A Taste of Martinique: Wrecks, Reefs, and Rum
On my first night in Martinique, I ate lionfish ceviche to the sound of soothing surf and a man in short shorts pouring rum as if it were holy water. It was an introduction I hadn’t expected, especially on a dive trip. If I had to describe...
PM Persad-Bissessar: Caricom no longer a reliable partner
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Photo: Internet Source TRINIDAD EXPRESS PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago- Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced yesterday that Trinidad and Tobago will be realigning its foreign policy. She said...
The 7 best places to snorkel in the Caribbean
The Caribbean’s obvious draw is its year-round balmy waters, sunny climes and bespeckled beaches, but the real allure lies below the surface. Think sublime encounters with marine flora and fauna unabated in color and activity, enough to animate...
Support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Melissa
During the Caribbean Week of Agriculture in October, the host minister, Saboto S Caesar, Minister of Agriculture in St Vincent and the Grenadines, highlighted the need for better post-disaster support for countries. St Vincent and the Grenadines...
Jamaica a ‘disaster zone’ after monster Melissa
News Laurel V Williams 3 Hrs Ago A man walks along the coastline in Kingston, Jamaica, as Hurricane Melissa approaches, October 28. - AP Jamaican Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has declared the country a disaster area after Hurricane Melissa...
Govt moves to safeguard students affected by Hurricane Melissa
As Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, the Government of Saint Lucia has moved to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Saint Lucian students residing there. Minister for Education Shawn Edward confirmed on October 27 that precautionary measures...
Antiguan Officials Participate in EU-Funded Study Tour on Rural Development in Spain
Antigua and Barbuda Delegation Visits Spain for Sustainable Agriculture Exchange Members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), including government representatives from Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the...