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Outstanding individuals honoured on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 under the theme “Accelerate Action.” According to the International Women’s Day website, the theme highlights the urgency of “swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality” by tackling systemic barriers and biases that women face in both personal and professional spheres. As part of the celebrations, St. […]

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CARICOM concerned over U.S. visa threats linked to Cuban medical personnel

By Loshaun Dixon The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed deep concerns over potential U.S. visa restrictions on government officials from countries that engage in agreements with Cuba to employ its trained medical professionals. The issue has sparked urgent regional discussions, with leaders vowing to assess their agreements to ensure compliance with international labour standards. St. […]

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The Opposition parties here should take a page out of Mrs. Smith’s book

This week, former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith returned to the British Virgin Islands Government after a few months of being in the Opposition, having been fired by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. In rejoining the government as Minister of State for Financial Services and Economic Development, Mrs. Smith said that she is not doing it out […]

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Global Summit to Spotlight Nevis’ Renewable Energy Potential

By Loshaun Dixon Nevis’ geothermal energy project will be a major focus of the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025, which St. Kitts and Nevis is set to host from May 25 to 30. The summit will bring together global experts, government officials, and sustainability leaders to discuss critical issues affecting island nations, with Nevis emerging […]

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CCJ To Mark The Retirement Of Mr Justice Burgess With Special Sitting

On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host a Special Sitting at its headquarters in Port of Spain to commemorate the Honourable Mr Justice Andrew Burgess’ retirement from office. Having joined the Court in 2019, Mr Justice Burgess is the first Barbadian judge to sit on the CCJ Bench. Speaking of Mr […]

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The Bahamas’ Prime Minister Calls For Unity, At 98th Biennial National Convention Of The Church Of God Of Prophecy

Nassau, The Bahamas – During his Remarks at the 98th Biennial National Convention of the Church of God of Prophecy, on March 12, 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that, if The Bahamas is to build a better future, all must stop seeing each other through “the lens of […]

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