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Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:27:56 +0000
Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 kicks off with warm welcome for returning nationals
Grenadians living abroad are returning home for two weeks of celebration, cultural exchange, and national engagement as Grenada Diaspora Homecoming 2026 officially gets underway today. According to a press release, the national initiative opened with...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:47 +0000
CDB economists warn Caribbean faces mounting global pressures amid structural vulnerabilities
The Caribbean is navigating an increasingly complex global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate threats, and shifting international alliances. However, according to economists at the Caribbean Development Bank (C...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:06:38 +0000
Venezuela declares state of emergency after deadly twin earthquakes
Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring nearly 1,000. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez warned the toll could rise sharply...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:58:24 +0000
DLP to launch Roseau North campaign this Sunday with new candidate Ashma McDougall
The Dominica Labour Party will officially launch its Roseau North campaign this Sunday, June 28, at Lindo Park. The event, scheduled for 6:00 PM, will feature candidate Ashma McDougall alongside Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and several senior par...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:50:15 +0000
St Lucian student earns medical degree in Morocco, highlighting success of OECS-Morocco scholarship partnership
A St Lucian student has achieved a major academic milestone after earning her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in the Kingdom of Morocco, underscoring the impact of the longstanding educational partnership between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean ...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:35:33 +0000
Caribbean leaders call for bold action to accelerate renewable energy transition
Senior government officials, energy regulators, private-sector representatives, and development partners are urging the Caribbean to move more aggressively toward renewable energy, warning that fragmented efforts will not be enough to meet the region...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:02:10 +0000
CARICOM expresses solidarity as deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave more than 160 dead
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended its condolences and support to the people of Venezuela following a devastating double earthquake that has claimed at least 164 lives and left hundreds more injured. According to international media repor...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:12:20 +0000
St. Eustatius reimagines Emancipation Day with focus on history, education and community dialogue
  St. Eustatius is taking a fresh approach to its annual Emancipation Day observance this year, shifting the focus from traditional celebrations to deeper community engagement, education, and reflection on the island’s history. According t...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:54:09 +0000
ANNOUNCEMENT: Tender for purchase of DOWASCO vehicles
DOWASCO TENDER FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES DOWASCO announces the sale of the following vehicle TYPE YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE REGISTRATION NUMBER JCB Backhoe  2CX 2008 TS 669 Tenders will be accepted up to 3:30 pm on Tuesday June 30, 2026... The post...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:26:07 +0000
Regional meeting in Mexico strengthens fight against New World screwworm and food safety risks
Representatives from seven countries across Central America and Mexico have agreed to strengthen regional cooperation in response to the growing threat posed by the New World screwworm (NWS), while also enhancing efforts to ensure food safety and sup...

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