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FROC Statement of Compliance as at 31 May 2025
Now Grenada
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June 19, 2025
FROC Statement of Compliance as at 31 May 2025. The Context The conduct of fiscal policy in Grenada, as outlined in the national budget, is guided by the Fiscal Resilience Act No 11 of 2023. The purpose of the Fiscal Resilience Act is outlined in...
Fresh talks promise a new chapter for French Guiana’s self-g...
Modern Ghana
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The French government has signaled a fresh willingness to tackle long-standing demands for greater local control in French Guiana, while also addressing economic pressures across overseas territories. French Guiana's long-held dream of greater...
PISLM and Grenada sign historic host country agreement
Now Grenada
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June 19, 2025
The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), has successfully signed a Head Quarters Agreement with the Government of Grenada. This historic signing cements the Spice Isle as the hub for the operations of the...
Where Air France Flies Its Very High Capacity 472-Seat Boeing 777s
Simple Flying
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June 19, 2025
Air France's twin-aisle subfleet consists of 118 aircraft. According to ch-aviation, it has 43 Boeing 777-300ERs, 37 Airbus A350-900s, 18 777-200ERs, 10 A330-200s, and 10 787-9s. Widebodies comprise over half of the SkyTeam member's...
French and English-speaking Caribbean countries rattled by earthquakes
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Source: Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) Several Caribbean countries were rattled by two earthquakes that occurred within an eight hour period on Monday, according to the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the St....
OECS Assembly Convenes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Focus on Regional Unity and Key Legislation
Win Media SKN
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June 18, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) held its 7th Sitting of the Assembly on June 17, 2025, in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a historic first for the gathering outside its...
Record Seaweed Surge Chokes Caribbean Shores, Threatens Wildlife
WFLA Orlando - Florida
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Caribbean Sea - A massive bloom of seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed coastlines across the Caribbean and nearby waters, creating environmental and economic challenges, with scientists warning that the worst may still be ahead this summer....
Matters of Record for June 18, 2025
Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota
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June 18, 2025
District Court St. Louis County Jan. 30 Shaunte L. Parker, 29, Sauk Village, Illinois, possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine, fined $50, 126 days local confinement and 48 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years...
As Coca-Cola Launches Its Own Record Label, We Look At Its Long History With Music
The Music.com.au
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June 18, 2025
Coca-Cola is launching its own real thing records, partnering with Universal Music Group. The “genre-agnostic” label will aim to increase the profile of emerging talent from around the world and deepen the connection between artists and fans,...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Leadership summit in Grenada
Now Grenada
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June 15, 2025
A Grenadian family-owned and operated US-based company involved in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects has chosen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its founding with the hosting of a summit in Grenada of top American...
Nawasa breaks ground on major water infrastructure project in Carriacou
Now Grenada
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June 17, 2025
The National Water and Sewerage Authority (Nawasa), in collaboration with the Government of Grenada and international development partners, has officially launched a transformative water infrastructure project for the island of Carriacou. The...
Talks underway with China on QEH expansion
Barbados Today
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June 12, 2025
200 The island’s main public health facility is poised for its most ambitious expansion in history, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley announcing plans to increase capacity at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by 40 per cent, supported by a...
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 16 2025
I News Cayman
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June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025 Aruba welcomes cruise tourism community The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) officially opens its PAMAC Destination Summit today in Aruba. This high-level gathering brings together FCCA Platinum Members and cruise...
War on Gaza: Why Frantz Fanon's words are more relevant today than ever
Middle East Eye
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June 11, 2025
Israel’s ongoing violence against Palestinians, including the genocide in Gaza, have left many searching for historical and moral frameworks to make sense of the brutality. The works of Martinique-born anti-colonial psychiatrist Frantz Fanon from...
Lecturer at Kwame Ture series: At the heart of revolution is love
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 16, 2025
News Ryan Hamilton-Davis 4 Hrs Ago Professor Lewis Gordon - Professor Lewis Gordon, head of the philosophy in the University of Connecticut, equated revolutions such as the Haitian revolution with love, at his feature presentation during the Kwame...
bNovate Technologies Partners with ProDetec to Enhance Water Quality Monitoring in Australia and New Zealand
Environmental Expert
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June 15, 2025
bNovate Technologies SA, a Swiss leader in innovative microbiological water monitoring solutions, is partnering with ProDetec, a prominent water analysis and monitoring solution provider in Australia and New Zealand. This distribution agreement...
Arnett get ready for Caribbean Club Shield title defence
The Gleaner
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June 10, 2025
CARIBBEAN CLUB Shield champions Arnett Gardens will begin preparation for the defence of their title this weekend, following the draw for this year’s tournament yesterday. Arnett have been placed in Group D with Club Franciscan (Martinique),...
How — and where — to travel this summer if you're on a tight budget
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Beautiful sunset over the Kelowna featuring Okanagan Lake. Getty Images Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from...
All aboard for the loveliest old-school sailing holidays
The Times
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There’s something undeniably romantic about the sound of the wind in the sails, gently creaking masts and the sloshing of waves against the hull. Whether you’re after all-out formal luxury, the glamour of a yacht on the French Riviera or a...