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Tochil Nwaneri advocates regional economic integration, development at 2025 Africaribbean trade, investment forum
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, geo-political tensions, and fragmented supply chains, Africa and the Caribbean are at a critical juncture. These and more were part of the discussions in the just concluded fourth Afri-Caribbean...
Taiwan Congratulates Nigeria’s Diplomatic Endeavors in St. Lucia, Others
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Taiwan’s Representative/ Head of Mission in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a landmark achievement in Nigeria diplomacy. He said, “We, the people and...
Africa and the Caribbean: From shared pain to shared prosperity
Now Grenada
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July 31, 2025
by Kari Grenade, PhD, Caribbean Economist and Macroeconomic Adviser The 4th edition of the Africa Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) took place in Grenada on 28–29 July 2025. The conference gathered delegates from the private sector,...
Global Africa Commission Proposed
Business Ghana
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US $290M in deals signed, advancing infrastructure, tourism and trade across the Caribbean on Day 1 CARICOM leaders to recommend region’s highest honour for Oramah’s role in transforming ties US $250M Resilience Fund, CAPSS rollout, and...
Continued Armed Robberies and Proliferation of Illegal Firearms Prompt Stronger Legislative Response With Recent Bill Passage
Win Media SKN
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July 29, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) continues a robust investigation into two armed robbery incidents that recently transpired in the Basseterre area. Both crimes involved masked...
Americans warned as Caribbean destinations see rising safety alerts
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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July 31, 2025
With the U.S. government reissuing its travel advisory for Haiti as the country adds a terrorism indicator to its Level 4: “Do Not Travel” status, the U.S. Department of State has recently elevated travel advisories for a number of Caribbean...
Saint Lucia High Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Conduct
Human Rights Watch
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July 31, 2025
In a landmark victory for human rights, Saint Lucia has decriminalized consensual same-sex conduct. The High Court’s decision strikes down laws that criminalized intimacy between same-sex partners, which are discriminatory and inconsistent with...
Five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship for investment
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Five Eastern Caribbean nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia — are attracting increasing numbers of investors through their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs. These schemes allow individuals to...
Minister Clarke engages with UN Deputy Secretary General on SDG Progress
Voice of Nevis
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July 29, 2025
Minister Clarke engages with UN Deputy Secretary General on SDG Progress St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Sustainable Development, et. al., Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, met with the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary General, H.E. Amina Mohammed...
Afreximbank finances Cat Island company to complete public works project
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Cat Island Infrastructure Company Limited signed a $40 million loan agreement yesterday with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to complete the Cat Island Road and water improvement project by August 2027, the...
Tanzania, Grenada ties to boost industrial growth, youth employment
Daily News Tanzania
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July 31, 2025
GRENADA: TANZANIA has pledged to strengthen ties with Grenada by sharing technology and expertise to boost industrial development and create youth employment, particularly in the production and service sectors. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said...
PM Terrance Drew signs US $50 Million agreement to develop education infrastructure
SKN News
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July 29, 2025
Last Updated on July 29, 2025, 7:02 AM AST by Anthony Morris The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has signed a significant Heads of Terms agreement with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The signing of the...
Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum Communiqué
Now Grenada
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July 30, 2025
We, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada, convened the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) from 28 to 29 July 2025 in St George’s, Grenada, under the theme, Resilience and Transformation —...
Buy a house, get a passport: Why Americans are flocking to 5 Caribbean nations
The Indian Express
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July 29, 2025
In the Eastern Caribbean, house-hunting now often comes with a surprising bonus: a second passport. Five island nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia, offer citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes...
ECCB and Regional Security System Launch Judiciary Training on AML/CFT/CPF in OECS
Win Media SKN
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July 29, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), in strategic collaboration with the Regional Security System (RSS), has commenced a comprehensive five-day training session focused on anti-money laundering...
Citizen Security Secretariat Deepens Community Engagement Amid 76% Drop in Homicides
Nevis Pages
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July 29, 2025
The Citizen Security Secretariat (CSS) continued its dynamic engagement strategy throughout July 2025, reinforcing the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ data-driven, public health-centred approach to crime prevention. These efforts form part of a...
Shifting currents: The changing landscape of global foreign direct investment
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 31, 2025
Long regarded as a cornerstone of global economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) has driven infrastructure development, job creation, and technological progress. However, the landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. In 2023 and...
The dreamy Caribbean islands giving out passports if you buy a home there - and they're MUCH cheaper than the UK
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
By JOWENA RILEY Published: 09:35 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 09:42 EDT, 30 July 2025 Five dream holiday destinations in the Caribbean are offering a tempting deal to wealthy expats: invest in a home and receive a second passport in return....
Opinion – CARICOM 25 by 2025 food security plan: Synopsis and brief commentary
The Round Table
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July 31, 2025
[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.] Reducing deepening dependence of the...
PM DREW JETS OFF AGAIN — WHILE CRITICISM MOUNTS OVER CABINET’S SKY-HIGH PER DIEMS AND PAYOUTS
Times Caribbean
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July 28, 2025
“Frequent Flyer-in-Chief” Heads to Grenada for Yet Another Overseas Junket Amid Growing Public Outrage BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — July 28, 2025 — He’s off again. Despite mounting public criticism and growing backlash over extravagant overseas travel,...