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Welcome To America! US Gives Quick Way Out For Israelis To Flee Troubled Mid-East.

As the bombs and rockets rain on Gaza and Israel, the United States added Israel’s name to a visa waiver program allowing Israelis who have a biometric passport to visit the United States for 90 days or fewer to cross the Atlantic without applying for a visa ahead of time. The U.S. had already announced […]

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European Union Threat To Cut Off Visa-Free Travel For Caribbean Nations That Sell Passports.

It is not only spies who are licensed to kill  like James Bond who sometimes need a spare passport or two for foreign travel. May rich people just buy extra passports quite legally, often from Caricom nations so that they can travel the world more easily, and perhaps evade taxes. The European Union has raised […]

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Netanyahu Says No Aid For Gaza Until Hamas Hostages Are Handed Back.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a speech yesterday that he told President Biden privately during their Wednesday meeting that any aid from Israel to Gaza would continue to be blocked until the Israeli hostages held in Gaza are released. “Regarding the captives, I clarified three things for President Biden,” Netanyahu said “First, I demanded the return […]

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New Initiative To Supply Water To Farmers

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, spoke about a new initiative to supply water to farmers throughout the country during his appearance on the popular radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on October 18 in observance of World Food Day 2023. The minister explained that the Ministry of Agriculture […]

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Two Initiatives Aim To Engage St. Lucia’s Youth For Creole Heritage Month

In celebration of Creole Heritage Month, the Monsignor Patrick Folk Research Centre (FRC) has taken an innovative approach to engage the younger generation in preserving and celebrating Saint Lucia’s rich cultural heritage. At a recently held press conference Executive Director of the FRC, Ms. Rhyesa Joseph shed light on two exciting initiatives aimed at engaging […]

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NEMAC Readies For Tropical Storm Tammy

On October 9, Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Shawn Edward, presided over a session with the National Emergency Management Council (NEMAC) to establish precautionary measures in case of Tropical Storm Tammy impacting Saint Lucia. Even though the island is presently outside the storm watch area, the government prioritizes the protection and welfare of its citizens. Acting […]

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Bahamas Prime Minister Talks About Climate Finance, Haiti At Canada-CARICOM Summit

On the Invitation of The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Prime Minister Phillip Davis, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Frederick Mitchell, joined Heads of State and Government from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at a summit with Canada to fortify the long-standing and significant relationship between the country and the Caribbean region […]

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Cybersecurity Important To Bahamas National Strategy

NASSAU, The Bahamas — Minister of Economic Affairs Sen. the Hon. Michael Halkitis said cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in The Bahamas’ national strategy and is crucial for advancing the nation’s utilization of information and communications technology and managing cyber risks-particularly from an economic, but also from a national security perspective. This is an area […]

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St. Kitts And Nevis Celebrates World Food Day, Emphasizes Importance Of Food Security

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Commemorating a tradition initiated back in 1979, St. Kitts and Nevis stands alongside global communities in observing World Food Day with a week of activities. The week began with the 13th Annual World Food Day Fair and Agricultural Exhibition on October 14. This was followed by a Church Service on Sunday, […]

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Prime Minister Of Saint Kitts And Nevis Strengthens Security Cooperation With Canada

Basseterre Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew held a productive meeting on the sidelines of the Canada-CARICOM Summit with Honourable Dominic Leblanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs. The leaders engaged in a fruitful discussion on deepening security cooperation between […]

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