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National Coffee Day 2025 Set Monday, See Where You Can Get a Free Cup of Joe in Brevard
International Coffee Day Set Oct. 1 Coffee enthusiasts across Brevard may want to set their alarms a little earlier on Monday, September 29, as national chains and local cafes prepare to pour out free cups and offer discounted drinks in honor of...

“Glory Be to God”: Swahili Francis Heads to Martinique for Treatment
Six-year-old Swahili Francis, whose fight against acute kidney failure has touched hearts across Saint Lucia, is off to Martinique for further diagnosis and treatment. His mother, Cristy Francis, shared an update on his condition, expressing deep...

OECS Entrepreneurs Set Voyage On 5th Edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise
Castries, Saint Lucia – 18 February, 2025 – The Caribbean Business Cruise (CBC) is back for its 5th edition, promising to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Caribbean with unique opportunities for business growth and...

FRS L’Express Des Iles increases sailings for the 25th Edition of WCMF
Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 2:24 PM Desma PatrickIn anticipation of the quarter-century milestone of the World Creole Music Festival, Marketing Officer of H.H.V Whitchurch FRS L’Express Des Iles Desma Patrick said the...

Martinique protesters take up arms over cost of living
Protesters picked up arms in the ongoing cost-of-living protests in the French colonial holding of Martinique on Wednesday said the local French government. According to the Prefecture of Martinique, protesters set up seven barricades during the...

Travel Tuesday: Martinique Lewis chats about Black-Owned businesses Napa
For Black History Month, we're taking you to Napa to explore African American travel experiences right here in the Bay Area. Travel expert and creator of the ABC Travel Greenbook, Martinique Lewis, joined Gianna Franco this morning to share how...
Air Transat Confirms Martinique Expansion, Pushes A321LR Boundaries
Canadian carrier Air Transat has confirmed plans to expand service to Martinique as part of its summer 2025 schedule, which includes several new routes. Speaking at Routes Americas 2025, Selva Veragou, senior director of network planning and...

Saint Lucia Gets Donation of Medical Equipment from Martinique University
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has received a significant donation of medical equipment from the University Hospital of Martinique (CHUM). The equipment, which includes essential devices and supplies for improving patient...

Orthotic and prosthetic care stakeholder engagement
The Member of Parliament for St George South Hon. Andy Williams in collaboration with Trinidad and Tobago Orthotics and Prosthetics (The Amputee Centre), is hosting a vital stakeholder engagement. Come and be part of an important presentation and...

EV Motors and Bahamas Development Bank Announce Partnership to Drive Sustainable Business Development in The Bahamas
By LINDSAY THOMPSON Bahamas Information Services ATLANTIS, Paradise Island, The Bahamas — Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said The Bahamas remains committed as a leader in visitor experience, as more than 1,000 participants were...

No notaire fee increase for 17 departments in France for property purchases
Higher fees in other areas result in increased cost of €500 per €100,000 when buying a home Additional revenues of up to €1 billion are expected for local departments from increased notaire fees in 2026 Juli Kuznetsova / Shutterstock Seventeen...

Results of Republic Bank Spice Island Billfish Tournament 2025
Republic Bank extends a heartfelt thank you to all 39 boats and 239 anglers who participated in the 2025 tournament, held 27–31 January. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, dedication and sportsmanship, which contributed to making this year’s...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, December and Annual 2024
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...


Chambers: Positive business outlook for 2025
Business Mya Quamie 3 Hrs Ago MARKET EXPANSION: TTMA and the Trade Ministry led a trade mission to Canada in 2024. This year the association proposes a trade mission cruise, docking in various Caribbean countries. Photo courtesy TTMA - For the...

Montserrat Entrepreneur Christal Edgecombe to Showcase Glow H&B Essentials on Caribbean Business Cruise
Christal Edgecombe, founder of Glow H&B Essentials, a natural hair and skincare line based in Montserrat, will represent her brand at the 5th edition of the Caribbean Business Cruise, organised by Isanaja Consulting. The event, scheduled from...

French navy seizes 9 tons of cocaine on Turkish ship off Martinique
The French Navy maritime patrol vessel La Confiance boarded and seized nine tons of cocaine from the Turkish merchant vessel Haliç-Equality, owned by Turkish shipping magnate H.B.T, on January 10, according to the reports. The ship, valued at...

Savor The Foods Of Martinique: A Culinary Adventure In Fort-De-France
Fort-de-France, Martinique. Typical creole market. Discover what makes this country's food scene so exciting in 2025. getty Is there anything an intrepid food lover enjoys more than to discover a new hot culinary scene? Well, why not make 2025 the...

The Caribbean gives lie to the notion that achieving political independence always results in faster national economic development
Dr. Delisle Worrell The richest and most highly developed countries in the Caribbean are Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, both overseas territories of the UK, whose citizens carry UK passports. Bermuda, not technically in the Caribbean but sharing...

Caribbean economist questions value of Cayman cruise ships
A top economist and expert on the Caribbean has questioned the financial contribution of cruise ships to Cayman. Marla Dukharan, who delivered the keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Forum, ‘Cayman 2035’, highlighted that cruise...