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Free movement among four Caribbean countries begins
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Free movement among nationals of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados, Dominica and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the St Vincent and the...

KAMLA PERSAD-BISSESSAR CARIBBEAN’S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADER 2025
Caribbean Global Leader (People’s Choice) Crowned as First Female Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago Tops Fiercely Competitive List of 30 Influential Icons In a resounding affirmation of people power across the Caribbean and its global diaspora,...

"This is a platform that producers can no longer do without"
Since its launch in 2017, the FARMS software - created by FARMS Digital, Compagnie Fruitière's technology subsidiary - has continued to evolve to meet the real needs of producers. Here is a look back at the genesis of a constantly evolving project...


A Working Government’s Achievements- Part 2
In the four years since it came into office in July 2021, the St. Lucia Labour Party administration of Philip J Pierre has proven to be one of the most productive and progressive governments in St. Lucian history, rolling out initiative after...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets
Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...


10 Best Places to Travel in November
If you’re thinking about where to travel this November, consider relocating the turkey-powered get-together. Countless destinations offer a delicious counterpoint to that perennial meal, whether you prefer Michelin-starred magic at the Caribbean’s...

Illuminating doc Chœurs Atlantiques screens at the Fall 2025 New Jersey Film Festival on Friday, October 3!
By Jack Bolton originally published: 10/01/2025 There is an idea within the current political sphere, mostly among the right-wing, that we shouldn’t talk about slavery. This idea is supported by such talking points as “we don’t want white kids...

Caribbean Global Awards 2025: Top 30 People’s Choice Leaders Announced
Key personalities on the list included Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago PM), Dickon Mitchell (Grenada PM), Mark Brantley (Nevis Premier), and more. The 2025 People Choice Leaders List has been announced by Caribbean Global Awards. The...

Free movement among SVG, Barbados, Belize begins
Free movement among nationals of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the Vincentian Parliament. Dominica is also part of the...

I always loved Paris, until I found the other Notre Dame
Many places in France feel unfairly eclipsed by Paris’ shine (Picture: Getty Images) In the latest instalment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Travel Editor Alice Murphy writes about a lesser-known Notre Dame that captured her heart. Paris is eternal....

7 Influencers Redefining Travel Through The Lens Of The Black Diaspora
We love all the Black travel influencers who show up in underrepresented spaces and deliver content that amplifies what it’s like to be a Black traveler. However, some influencers take their storytelling to the next level, creating content that...

Meet Dickon Mitchell, Caribbean leader advocating climate sustainability
Early Life and Law Career Dickon Amiss Thomas Mitchell, a well-known politician and attorney, was born in Petit Esperance, Saint David Parish, Grenada, on October 8, 1978. He first attended Presentation Brothers College before continuing his...

Tradition and renewal take centre stage for Carriacou Carnival 2026
by Curlan Campbell Carriacou Carnival set for 11–17 February 2026 Limited accommodation capacity and water supply are biggest hurdles Committee working with tourism officials to document private homes available for homestays Preparations are “full...

Air France Announces New Flights to Phuket and Punta Cana
Air France will expand its long-haul network with new flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phuket, Thailand, starting 27 November 2025, and a seasonal service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, beginning 13 January 2026. The announcement was...

Groundbreaking consultation to explore elevating the Creole language beyond informal use
Dominica News Online - Monday, September 29th, 2025 at 11:47 AM “Legitimizing Creole: From Vernacular to Vehicle of Identity, Education, and Development” will be the theme of the upcoming Creole Language National Consultation 2025, hosted by...

Comment on Groundbreaking consultation to explore elevating the Creole language beyond informal use by Jo-Marie
Dominica News Online - Monday, September 29th, 2025 at 11:47 AM “Legitimizing Creole: From Vernacular to Vehicle of Identity, Education, and Development” will be the theme of the upcoming Creole Language National Consultation 2025, hosted by...

Hotel Roundup for September 2025
Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the Nominee Finalists for the 2025 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a...