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Fascism’s New Face is Still The Same!
On July 3, the Meeting of Promoting Teams of the Antifascist International is taking place at a right time. The stated objective is “to update and strengthen our shared agenda in a critical moment of regional and global tension amid the escalation...

Browne: Kamla sitting out Caricom meeting sends all the wrong signals
News Rishard Khan 2 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. - Photo by Jeff K. Mayers KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR will not attend what would have been her first Caricom meeting since becoming prime minister for the second time. It's a move which...

CARICOM leaders’ meeting upcoming, CSME on table, Chairman says unity is the way forward
Prime Minister of Jamaica, and current CARICOM Chair, Andrew Holness, has emphasized the importance of unity and regional cooperation in his CARICOM Day address, aligning closely with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s recently expressed views...

Taiwan hails Tinubu on Saint Lucia’s visit
The Government of Taiwan has commended President Bola Tinubu for his diplomatic visit to Saint Lucia and the conferment of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia on him. Taiwan described the honour as a remarkable symbol of Nigeria’s growing...

QU Dongyu leads first ever Treaty Ceremony reinforcing FAO’s normative role
Rome – FAO Director-General QU Dongyu presided over the Organization’s inaugural Treaty Ceremony, held on Monday at FAO headquarters in Rome. The event marked a significant milestone in celebrating Members’ legal and political commitment to FAO’s...

UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | June 29 to July 05, 2025
UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations.🚨 Click Here to...

Carnival is more than a fete
By *Jomo Sanga Thomas (“Plain Talk” July 4, 2025) “They gone commercial exploiting the carnival.” — Mighty Chalkdust Carnival is not a fete. Carnival is a package of cultural entertainment experiences that should showcase high mas, classic...
Appreciation must be not only in Our Minds
The calypso art form created by the Caribbean experience has given us some memorable treasures in song. Because the island of Tobago is an integral part, albeit a junior partner in the sovereign two-island state of Trinidad and Tobago, its...

Nine New Doctors Welcomed to Atrium Health Floyd Residency Program
Nine New Doctors Welcomed to Atrium Health Floyd Residency Program Drs. Trent Griner, Audrey Dugan have been named chief residents ROME, Ga., July 1, 2025 – Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency is welcoming nine...

ECCB records highest profit in history
CMC-The St Kitts-Nevis based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has recorded its highest ever profit in its history after registering a net profit of EC$126.2 million for the year ending March 31, 2025. According to the Report and Statement of...
Communiqué of the 77th Meeting of the OECS Authority
On June 17, 2025, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 77th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority. The following day, June 18, Heads of Government convened for a high-level...

Taiwan Congratulates Nigeria’s Diplomatic Endeavors in St. Lucia, Others
Taiwan’s Representative/ Head of Mission in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a landmark achievement in Nigeria diplomacy. He said, “We, the people and...

Homegrown talent at the heart of C&W Communications
After more than a century connecting the people of the Caribbean, C&W Communications (C&W) is proud to have almost half of its senior leadership team comprised of wholly homegrown talent. The pioneering connectivity provider, which operates Flow,...
ECCO Disburses Record Royalties Amidst Ongoing Challenges
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. has announced a significant payout in performance royalties, totalling $1,044,083.85, marking the completion of its June 2025 distribution. The...

ECCO Distributes Over $1 Million in Royalties to Music Creators
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Music Creatives Benefit from Record-Breaking Royalty Payout The Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. today announced the completion of its June 2025 distribution, disbursing...

Wetin be di Scholarship opportunity wey Tinubu wan give Carribbean students for Nigeria University
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don announce scholarship opportunities for Nigerian universities for students wey dey come from di Organisation for Eastern Carribbean States (OECS). According to di statement wey im make for joint statement wit di...
The OECS Free Circulation of Goods and the Road to Deeper Integration: Both Priorities at the 7th OECS Assembly Sitting
The 7th Sitting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly was a notable occasion marking several firsts. The Sitting took place at the New Temporary Parliament Building in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 17, 2025....

Hurricane Beryl: 1 July 2024
by John Angus Martin On 1 July 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck Grenada and devastated the sister isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The hurricane that would devastate the islands of the Grenadines began in an unusual manner. Though it was the...

48 Vincy students graduate from Monroe Uni. N.Y
Monroe University Confers Degrees on 48 Graduates from St Vincent at Radio City Music Hall in New York City Forty-eight students from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were awarded their degrees from Monroe University, a New York-based leader in...

Sandals concludes pilot internship with SVGCC
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has concluded its pilot internship programme in collaboration with the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC). The resort said this marks another milestone in its ongoing commitment to...