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OECS signs MoU on solar energy
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission said yesterday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to strengthen support for the member countries of the sub-region in...

Opinion: Bermuda’s independence referendum – 30 years on
[This is an excerpt from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Policy Studies. Opinions expressed do not reflect the position of the Round Table editorial board.] A unique event took place on 16...
SVG Govt to ‘use persuasion’ to get girls vaccinated against HPV
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it hopes ‘persuasion’ will be effective as it seeks to vaccinate 90 per cent of the girls aged 15 and under against the human papillomavirus (HPV) by 2030. Health, Wellness and the...
CDU HOSTS D-OPH WORKSHOP FOR PILOT SCHOOLS
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, August 27, 2025: On Tuesday August 26, The Curriculum Development Unit [CDU] commenced its two-day workshop for principals and teachers of kindergarten to grade 2 on the Digital-OECS Harmonized Pilot Curriculum...

OECS strengthens clean energy drive through ISA partnership
At the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Santiago, Chile from 4–6 August 2025, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) signed a Memorandum of...

ECCU Chatbot showcases innovation among ECCU youth
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Generative AI and Python Summer Camp Regional Showcase and Closing Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, 29 August at 9:00 a.m. will be an explosion of youth creativity, innovation and technological prowess....

SVG hopes to vaccinate 90% of girls against HPV by age 15 by 2030
The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines says it hopes to vaccinate 90% of the nation’s girls aged 15 and under against the human papillomavirus (HPV) by 2030. Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Jimmy Prince, said that the...

Vanuatu Named Fastest Citizenship-by-Investment Program in 2025 as Global Demand for Second Passports Rises
In a year where mobility, compliance, and economic diversification continue to dominate global conversations, citizenship-by-investment programs have once again emerged as focal points for individuals and families seeking greater international...
Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders
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Australia tops new list of most expensive passports in the world - but here's the list of countries it will get you into without a visa
By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:53 EDT, 24 August 2025 | Updated: 09:53 EDT, 24 August 2025 The Australian passport has been revealed as the most expensive in the world for the second year in a row, but research suggests...

Kevin O’Leary reveals why Americans are fleeing to Canada — and it’s not because they dislike the US. Do you agree?
Shark Tank host Kevin O’Leary has a broad portfolio of strong opinions and is rarely shy to share them. In a recent Fox Business interview, the Montreal-born entrepreneur confidently asserted that a growing number of Americans are fleeing to...

Local CXC registrar gives overall assessment for 2025 CAPE and CCSLC exams
Students who topped the examsLocal Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar Magalie Celestine has reported a slight drop in the number of candidates registered to write the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) this year. Her...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
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An inter-Island connection
Left to right: Joseph and Candi Carter, Nevis Premier Mark Brantley, First Lady of Nevis Sharon Brantley, and Oak Bluffs residents Bill and Terri Borden.—Anica Banica Photography Nevis Premier Mark Brantley sharing about his island to party goers....

UWI: Mrs Gaile Gray-Phillip Appointed Deputy Director (Ag) for the Global Campus Sites
Mrs Gaile Gray-Phillip-Deputy Director (Ag) – Global Campus Sites Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Wednesday, August 27, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs...

Best Bulletproof Domain Registrars - General Overview
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 29, 2025 / Imagine waking up to find your business website, the literal lifeblood of your sales and marketing, has simply vanished. Your URL leads to an error page, and company emails...

Dominican candidates reflect 0.2 percent increase in pass rate for CSEC Examination in 2025
Preliminary results for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations this year show a 0.2 percent increase in the overall percentage pass for Dominican students receiving grades 1, 2, and 3. Local Caribbean Examinations...

Caribbean creatives to benefit from new funding and trade finance guarantees
23 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Thursday announced a new financing and investment package to reduce reliance on one-off grants and place the region’s creative industries – from festivals to small enterprises – on a more sustainable...

PAHO and CARICOM sign 2025-2029 Sub-regional Health Cooperation Strategy
(L-R) DR. CARLA N. BARNETT, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa A JOINT SUB-REGIONAL Cooperation Strategy that will provide a coordinated...

The Only Place In America Where You Can Legally Drive On The Left Side Of The Road
One of the best ways to explore America is on a road trip. Hitting the open road with friends or family, discovering new spots, and having the flexibility to get to where you need to be on your own schedule is a beautiful thing. If you're driving...