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SKN motorists could soon see the enactment of tougher penalties for reckless driving
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The St. Kitts and Nevis Government has invested in improving infrastructure and enforcing traffic laws; however, a major concern remains regarding traffic accidents in the federation. The Deputy...

Dominica participates in Digital Agriculture Days as Part of IICA regional initiative
The Digitalization of Agrifood Systems Program of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has initiated a series of Digital Agriculture Days across various countries in the Americas. According to an IICA press release,...

ProCaribe+ initiative brings international funding to grassroots conservation in A&B
- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A comprehensive marine conservation initiative is channeling international funding directly to local communities across Antigua and Barbuda, supporting innovative projects that range from coral...

Residents see little difference in air raid drills
Taipei on Thursday held urban resilience air raid drills, with residents in one of the exercises’ three “key verification zones” reporting little to no difference compared with previous years, despite government pledges of stricter enforcement....

Caribbean Week of Agriculture launched with call to sow seeds of transformation
Dr. Wendell Samuel, Senior Economic Adviser and Acting Assistant Secretary General at the CARICOM Secretariat. GEORGETOWN, Guyana--Preparations are in place for the nineteenth staging of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), which will take...

One Year, One Boat, One Epic Family Sailing Adventure
Sailing past the majestic Pitons of St. Lucia on a Caribbean odyssey makes for an unforgettable waypoint for cruising families exploring the Windwards. Kevin Drew Davis We had the right boat: Searcher, a Bowman 57 ketch. I’d already made two...

Minister Alexa Lightbourne Visits Jamaica
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reinforcing Bermuda’s regional leadership at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs,...

OP-ED: Latin America and the Caribbean are leading the way toward a future without hunger
Maximo Torero. Photo: FAOIn a region where hunger has cast a persistent shadow for generations, from the debtcrises of the 1980s through the volatility of the 1990s to the recent shock of COVID-19, an unexpected and powerful development is now...

IInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean installs new President
PRESIDENTS OF THE professional accounting bodies in the Caribbean. INSET: SIXTO COY, ICAC President 2025-2027 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), said it successfully concluded the 42nd Annual Caribbean Conference, at...

ICE is now hunting for clergy members willing to work in Guantánamo Bay
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

AUS vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 4th T20I? Australia tour of West Indies 2025
Australia will be up against the West Indies in the fourth of the five-match T20I series. This article will provide you with AUS vs WI Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the...

AUS vs WI Match Preview- 4th T20I, Australia tour of West Indies 2025
Australia will take on the West Indies in the fourth of the five-match T20I series. The AUS vs WI Match Preview provides today's match details for the fourth T20I of the Australia tour of the West Indies 2025. AUS vs WI Match Preview- 4th T20I,...

ITF flags rising seafarer abandonment amid global inaction
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has raised the alarm over what it calls a “disturbing surge” in the abandonment of seafarers in 2025, with figures revealing a dramatic escalation over already record-breaking numbers reported...

Letter of the Day | What about Haiti?
THE EDITOR, Madam: It has been voiced repeatedly that the situation in Haiti calls for serious involvement from CARICOM. In fact, it seems that every country, in the immediate proximity of Haiti, should get involved. Military personnel from Kenya,...

Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison
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OECS Commission Announces Successful Completion of Geothermal Study Tour to Guadeloupe, Further Advancing Clean Energy Drive Across Eastern Caribbean
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the successful completion of a landmark Study Tour and Technical Workshop in Guadeloupe, held from June 23 to 24, 2025, under the OECS GEOBUILD Programme. This...

JNF General Hospital salutes and awards dedicated domestic and support staff
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 8, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — In what will be a semi-annual activity, the Joseph Nathaniel France General Hospital held its first Semi-Annual Employee Awards Ceremony on Monday July 7, where twenty two...
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AirPods Pro 2 hearing support goes global with wider rollout
Apple is continuing to expand access to its AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features, with a growing number of countries now cleared to use the tools for hearing support. In September 2024, Apple introduced a slate of new, clinical-grade hearing aid and...

For Love of Country: Hand in Hand Government and Opposition
From the Desk of Dr. Mc Carta Bowne In the name of love for country, in the spirit of service to the people, and with unwavering respect for democracy, this is a call for both the Government and the Opposition to rise above partisanship and work...

Caribbean Week of Agriculture virtual launch set for today
Home >> Agriculture Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 15th, 2025 at 9:57 AM The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) is collaborating with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat to organize the upcoming Caribbean Week of...