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MLB Hall of Fame inductee Dave ‘The Cobra’ Parker dies at 74
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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June 29, 2025
PITTSBURGH — Dave Parker, a legendary outfielder who won an MVP and a World Series with Pittsburgh, has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 74. Born in Grenada, Miss., Parker grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. A standout at Courter Tech High...
Caricom alters (CET) on paints, varnishes to 35%, effective July 1, 2026
St. Vincent Times
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June 26, 2025
CARICOM Takes Bold Step to Support Regional Industry: Alteration of the CET on Paints and Varnishes to 35% The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) welcomes and strongly supports the decision taken at the Sixtieth Regular Meeting of the...
Sandals unveils ‘Stay More, Save More’ promotion with big savings and perks
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
Sandals Resorts has unveiled its enticing “Stay More, Save More” promotion, designed to reward guests who extend their Caribbean vacations with generous instant credits, resort credits, and even a free night stay. The offer is valid for bookings...
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: ‘The Atlantic was tough, but being prepared saw us across’
Yachting Monthly
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June 19, 2025
Experienced sailor James Kenning set off across the Atlantic with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in November 2024, but a shredded sail, sargassum weed, and a cracked rudder made him realise that only by being fully prepared can you prevent...
Gov’t moving to amend marijuana legislation
The Gleaner
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June 28, 2025
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC): The Grenada government says there will be several restrictions in place when its seeks parliamentary approval to amend the legislation that will decriminalise the use of cannabis or marijuana for recreational, religious...
Republic Bank’s ‘Five for Fun’ festival ignites passion in young talent
The New Today Grenada
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The Roy St. John Playing Field roared to life on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, as the second edition of the Republic Bank ‘Five for Fun’ National Festival Final exploded in colour, energy and youthful cricketing brilliance.Under cloudy skies and to...
‘Fearless’ – Migrant women who shaped Britain
The Voice
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July 7, 2025
‘FEARLESS’, A powerful documentary exploring the lives of six migrant women who helped build modern Britain has been screening across the capital over the past two weeks, writes Estelle Uba. Directed and shot by husband and wife duo Damian Paul...
Moonilal says oil price spikes not a certainty
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Akash Samaroo Senior Reporter akash.samaroo@cnc3.co.tt As the global prices of oil fail to surge, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Dr Roodal Moonilal, says a spike in prices was never a certainty. After tensions rose...
At the OAS General Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda, the Government of Guyana requests support for its candidate for Director General of IICA
Antigua.News
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June 27, 2025
Also present are the foreign ministers of several Caribbean countries, including the host, Antigua and Barbuda, as well as the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The...
Minister Andall leads delegation to Caricom Heads of Government Meeting
Now Grenada
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July 6, 2025
Honourable Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development, is leading a delegation to the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), scheduled for 6–8 July 2025,...
ST. KITTS & NEVIS NOW HAS THE HIGHEST VAT RATE IN THE OECSECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Reversal of VAT Cut Places Increased Pressure on Households and Businesses
Times Caribbean
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July 5, 2025
— By Times Caribbean News BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — St. Kitts and Nevis now holds the distinction of having the highest Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), standing at 17%, according to the latest...
GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT TURNS HARSHLY ON CARIBBEAN CBI PROGRAMMES AFTER ST. KITTS-NEVIS POLICY BLUNDERS: 30-DAY RESIDENCY RULE NOW LOOMS
Times Caribbean
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July 7, 2025
GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT TURNS HARSHLY ON CARIBBEAN CBI PROGRAMMES AFTER ST. KITTS-NEVIS POLICY BLUNDERS: 30-DAY RESIDENCY RULE NOW LOOMS BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — JULY 7, 2025 | TIMES CARIBBEAN GLOBAL — A firestorm of global scrutiny has engulfed the...
Tinubu Exports Doctors, Nurses to St. Lucia Despite Healthcare Crisis in Nigeria
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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July 5, 2025
On Wednesday, Nigeria and St. Lucia signed a Technical Manpower Assistance that will see Nigeria export some of its experts in exchange for St. Lucia’s experts. According to the statement disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the president...
Public trust ‘eroding’ in insurance – Straughn
Barbados Today
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June 26, 2025
78 Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn has called on regional insurance regulators to urgently restore public confidence in the industry, warning that unresolved claims, failed insurers and capital outflows are fuelling deepening...
PM, Moonilal meet with Proman
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Two key meeting were held between government officials and energy sector executives on Monday. Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, along with Minister of Energy Dr. Roodal Moonilal, Minister in the Ministry of Energy...
Renovated National Cricket Stadium unveiled
Now Grenada
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June 25, 2025
The Government of Grenada proudly announces the completion of the China-aided renovation project of the Grenada National Cricket Stadium, a transformative project that reaffirms the nation’s commitment to sports development, international...
Moonilal met with Global Petroleum Group executives
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 24, 2025
Business Andrew Gioannetti 8 Hrs Ago Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal, right, met with executives from Global Petroleum Group (GPG) at the ministry's head office at the International Waterfront Complex, Port of Spain, on June 23. - Photo courtesy...
Caribbean Export and Canada launch GRIT to empower female entrepreneurs in the region
Jamaica Observer
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June 26, 2025
Launching GRIT are (from left) Wayne Elliott, manager, technical programmes, Caribbean Export Development Agency; Abebech Assefa, counsellor (development) and head of cooperation at the Canadian High Commission to Barbados; Emma Hippolyte,...
From analyst to architect: Prof Oramah’s 30-year Afreximbank legacy end
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Professor Benedict Oramah The bank’s net income climbed from US$125.3 million to US$973.5 million over the same period—representing nearly an eightfold increase Abuja, Nigeria | ISAAC KHISA & AGENCIES | When Professor Benedict Oramah joined the...
U.S. hospital ship Comfort delivers medical assistance to Panama during five day stay
Florida Politics
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July 6, 2025
The medical vessel U.S. Naval Ship Comfort concluded a five-day visit to Panama last week, which included several goodwill activities in the Central American nation. The visit to Panama was part of a broader program called Continuing Promise 2025,...