Julien Alfred’s track spikes auctioned for US$75k

The track spikes worn by national hero Julien Alfred this year have been sold at auction for US$75 000. The Olympic champion raised over US$100 000 on October 11, as part of a fundraising celebratory cocktail hosted by sponsors BodyHoliday – Power...

Bank Account Freeze Ruled Unlawful by Courts

Imagine waking up one day to discover that your bank account, holding a significant sum, has been frozen, and the bank refuses to let you access it. Now imagine this continuing for almost three years. That is exactly what happened in the case of...

Karate prodigy aiming for the top

AN ambitious karate prodigy is aiming for the top. Ayden Rennals is set for his first senior karate tournament this weekend as he aims to qualify for the World Championships in Egypt next month, writes Vlad Andrejevic. The London-born Jamaican...

Celebrate with an “Ocean State of Mind” this festive season

Amid all the merriment and celebration, the festive season often brings its own unique challenges. Planning pressures, stressful travel and seemingly endless social commitments can leave one craving a holiday from the holiday season. Explora...

Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Miami for Caribbean Program

The Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami on Thursday to kick off its first winter season sailing in the Caribbean. According to a press release, the deployment also marks the first time that Cunard has used Miami as a homeport in its 185-year...

Road Trip: Cunard's Dazzling Queen Elizabeth Arrives to Miami for the First Time to Begin a Full Season in the Caribbean

Caribbean Voyages Will Feature New, Locally Inspired Dining and Elevated Entertainment Starring Award-Winning Broadway and West End Performers A plaque-and-key ceremony celebrated the arrival in Miami where the Cunard ship will homeport from...

Guest post: How Caribbean states are shaping climate legislation

The Caribbean region is among the most vulnerable to climate change, despite historically contributing less than half of one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Rising sea levels, extreme heat and more frequent and intense storms – such as...

This LAX airport lounge was just named the best in North America—here’s how to get in

The Star Alliance Lounge at LAX has once again received accolades on the world stage. For the sixth year in a row, this exclusive haven has been named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, a streak that cements...

Indian Passport power slides to 85th on Henley Passport index: Full list of 57 visa-free countries

The latest ranking of passport power has been out, and the rankings suggest India still has some catching up to do. So, as per the latest rankings by the Henley Passport Index 2025, India is in the 85th position globally, giving Indian passport...

Women Warriors open Concacaf W Qualifiers vs Barbados on Nov. 30

Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 10 Hrs Ago TT senior women’s football coach Angus Eve. - TRINIDAD and Tobago’s senior women’s football team kick off their 2025/26 Concacaf Women Qualifiers away to Barbados on November 30. This was confirmed on...

Reds Perreira praises CAC Bodybuilding, flags missed opportunity for local support

Veteran sports commentator Dr Joseph Reds Perreira has offered a holistic review of the recently concluded IFBB Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding Championship, hosted at the Pavilion in Rodney Bay last month. The event, which featured...

Women In Music Roll Of Honour 2025: Portia Clarke-Millanaise, BET/Aisle Forty Four

During this year’s Women In Music Awards, we inducted a host of trailblazing industry executives into the Roll Of Honour, in association with TikTok. They join a huge list of previous honourees, including some of the leading names from across the...

The McIntosh fight for Windrush justice

L-R: UNISON local organiser Rose Dunkley, solicitor Van Ferguson, Hetticia and Vanderbilt McIntosh, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea, policy officer Narmada Thiranagama and assistant general secretary Liz Snape Hetticia and Vanderbilt...

PH drops to 79th place in global passport ranking

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine passport dropped to 79th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index (HPI), six slots lower from last year's 73rd ranking The Philippines tied with Sierra Leone for the 79th place out of 199 passports reviewed for...

Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details

With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...

Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?

India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...

OECS Commission and Commonwealth of Learning Sign MOU to Advance Digital Learning and Education Transformation

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in advancing digital learning, open education, and teacher...

Sandals resorts & Beaches win 16 titles at world travel awards

SANDALS RESORTS AND BEACHES CELEBRATE WINS OF 16 TITLES AT WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have been honoured with 16 awards at the 2025 World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas, underscoring their continued...

30-Day Residency, Mandatory Interviews and Biometrics Among Features of New CIP Bill

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A parliamentary select committee met Tuesday to review new legislation aimed at tightening Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), including a major change that increases the...

Catastrophic flooding claims 64 lives in Mexico

Source: CNN The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in central and southeastern Mexico has risen sharply to 64, with an additional 65 people still missing, according to Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Velázquez Alzúa. The massive downpour...