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Rosy Reports, Bleeding Economy: Saint Lucia’s Tourism in Trouble
The Voice
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June 14, 2025
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has presented a cautiously optimistic narrative about the island’s tourism performance in 2025, describing key market declines as “softened” or “marginal.” However, beneath this carefully crafted optimism...
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...
Trudie, A Portrait: Ben Larrabee's first book
Meer
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July 9, 2025
Ben Larrabee, a fine art photographer based in Darien, Connecticut, is set to launch his first book in late July. This book brings completion to Ben’s work as a photographer. This book, Trudie, A Portrait by Ben Larrabee, is a dream realized. The...
SVG’s ‘record-breaking’ tourism performance projected to continue in Q2
I Witness News
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June 13, 2025
Minister of Tourism Carlos James says the projections are that the record-breaking stay-over arrivals to St. Vincent and the Grenadines will continue into the second quarter of the year. He said that around this time last year, in the lead up to...
SVG leads Caribbean Tourism growth from US Market
Searchlight
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June 13, 2025
Minister of Tourism Carlos James News June 13, 2025 St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has emerged as the top-performing Caribbean destination for growth in tourism arrivals from the United States (US) during the first quarter of 2025. Minister...
Never mind the cost, we invite you to come to the Southern Grenadines
Searchlight
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June 13, 2025
Our Readers' Opinions June 13, 2025 EDITOR: The invitations come from various sources. Friends and family say, “come and spend some time with us.” The church says, “we have a convocation.” The business place says, “take advantage of our special.”...
Chevonne Stewart is ULP’s new candidate for Southern Grenadines
Searchlight
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June 13, 2025
Chevonne Stewart (left) poses with her mother at last Sunday’s Unity Labour Party (ULP) event held at the Union Island Secondary School. (Photo by Robertson S. Henry) Chevonne Stewart was formally introduced last Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the...
CARICOM leaders says CSME implementation ‘too slow’
I Witness News
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July 10, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (CMC) — CARICOM leaders ended their three-day summit here on Tuesday night after discussing “several critical issues” but acknowledging also that the pace of their flagship initiative, the CARICOM Single Market and Economy...
Full free movement October 1
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Caricom chairman and Prime Minister of Jamaica Dr Andrew Holness addressing Tuesday evening’s media briefing at the end of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Montego Bay. At centre is...
Nigeria and OECS Strengthen Ties During Presidential Visit to Saint Lucia
Win Media SKN
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July 8, 2025
The Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) warmly welcomed His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for an official visit from June 30 to July 2, 2025. The historic...
Will the ringing of the alarm clock cure Caricom’s deficiency?
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Caricom leaders stand for a group photo on day two of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community at Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday, July 7.Photo: Naphtali Junior At the 49th Regular...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...
CTO Launches Reimagine Plan for Car...
SKNVibes
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NEW YORK, NY (July 5, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during Caribbean Week in New York last month....
Caricom Day 2025 in London
Now Grenada
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July 8, 2025
The Caricom High Commissions in London celebrated the 52nd anniversary of Caricom at a reception held on Thursday, 3 July at the International Maritime Organisation. The reception marked the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas...
UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Leeds Live
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July 4, 2025
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....
World Paediatrics hosts General Orthopaedics Medical Team in SVG
Searchlight
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July 4, 2025
World Paediatrics (WP), hosted a General Orthopaedics team at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (“MCMH”) on June, 22, 2025 where a total of 53 children from St Vincent and the Grenadines and the wider region were assessed, and 19 surgeries were...
Sandals’ summer sale offering up to $1,300 in credits
Travel Press
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July 3, 2025
Sandals Resorts is inviting travellers to soak up the rhythm of the Caribbean with its “Stay More, Save More” sale where longer stays mean bigger savings at any one of the brand’s 17 beachfront all-inclusive resorts. This limited-time offer is...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...
CARICOM Celebrates 52 Years of Regional Unity
Love FM
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July 5, 2025
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating its 52nd anniversary today. The 15-member block of countries, along with six associate members, mark July 4 in honor of the 1973 Treaty of Chaguaramas, which established CARICOM. The community was...
Two pesky areas of development off the Southeast U.S. and Mexican Pacific coast
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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July 3, 2025
Americans heading to northern Florida or the Southeast U.S. coast would be smart to keep an eye on a tropical disturbance that could develop over the upcoming holiday weekend. The main impact will likely be heavy rain – much of it offshore – but...