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Belize, Barbados, SVG, Dominica to implement full free movement in October
Four CARICOM member states will implement full free movement of nationals by October 1, 2025, marking a major step forward in regional integration under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). They are Barbados, Belize, St Vincent and the...

United Airlines expands nonstop service to Dominica
New Wednesday flight from New York/Newark launches October 29, just in time for travelers to enjoy Dominica’s winter campaign. ROSEAU, DOMINICA – The Discover Dominica Authority announced that United Airlines will expand its nonstop service from...

Dominica’s 25th world creole festival launched
The Ministry of Tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) have officially launched the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), unveiling a dynamic artist lineup and commemorative theme for the highly anticipated cultural...

Caribbean Citizenship reforms aim to Strengthen ‘Genuine Link’ with New Residency Mandate
The five Eastern Caribbean Nations consisting of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia have recently proposed a comprehensive draft agreement. The group introduced residency requirements on Tuesday, July 01,...

Caribbean CBI countries propose 30-day residency requirement; mandatory integration programs
A 30-day residency requirement, mandatory integration programs and “genuine link” to countries are among proposals put forth by Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs as they face international scrutiny and pressure....

‘More than just a journalist’: Ricky Singh remembered for his lifelong commitment to integration and press freedom in the Caribbean
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 4:03 PM Gibbings, SinghThe Caribbean region has lost legendary journalist and political commentator Ricky Ramat Singh, who died over the weekend at the age of 88. A revered figure whose pen held...

CARICOM Summit|Barbados, Belize, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Dominica to implement full free movement in October
Four CARICOM member states will implement full free movement of nationals by October 1, 2025, marking a major step forward in regional integration under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). They are Barbados, Belize, St Vincent and the...

Reo’s ‘La Vie Doux’ now #1 in Dominica
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 1:22 PM Screen grab of Reo, TehilahReo, widely regarded as one of Bouyon’s prominent artists and often referred to as ‘The Fresh Prince of Bouyon,’ has set a summer tone with his latest single, “La...

Caribbean Cooperatives: A proven path to sustainable development
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
United Airlines Adds New Direct Flight from Newark to Dominica
United Airlines is expanding its direct service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica’s Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) with a second weekly flight. Starting Oct. 29, 2025, there will be a new direct flight from Newark to...

Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations
El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...
Man killed, two injured in Dominica shootout
One person has died and two others have been injured following a shooting near the Bath Estate Bridge in Dominica. Police confirmed the incident, which happened shortly before officers arrived on the scene. The injured have been taken to the...

Justice Winston Anderson sworn in as fourth CCJ President
THE Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson was formally sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during a ceremonial event Sunday held in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The swearing in was conducted by His Excellency, the...

The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...

CBI CROSSROADS: CASH OR COMMITMENT? CARIBBEAN NATIONS MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN CITIZENSHIP BUYERS AND SUPERPOWER PRESSURE
By Times Caribbean Global News Desk July 7, 2025 Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes are teetering on a knife’s edge, as pressure mounts from both international superpowers and the global investment migration industry. At the...

Five Caribbean Nations Crack Down On Citizenship By Investment Programs
In current Citizenship By Investment programs, applicants do not need to visit the country to obtain citizenship. A draft agreement between Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, and Nevis, also known as the Caribbean Five, could...

DeVry University launches Caribbean initiative to expand access to higher education
Citizens across the English-speaking Caribbean are now benefiting from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University, designed to expand access to higher education in 16 countries throughout the region....
These are officially the world's 'best' passports for travel freedom in 2025
You won't get far without one. But not all passports are equal. A new survey has revealed how much freedom the world's passports really offer, with iVisa launching the Passport Score rankings. It factors in rejection rates, costs, and processing...

‘Wife cries herself to sleep’: No closure for kin of nine from Gujarat who went missing in Caribbean in 2023
At the Vaghela residence in Nardipur village of Gujarat’s Gandhinagar district, the wait for a midnight call is a daily ritual for Balwantsinh and his wife Neela, both in their 40s, since February 3, 2023 — the day they last spoke to their son...

STATEMENT: Message of condolence from the Caribbean Community on passing of Rickey Singh
Home >> Death CARICOM Communications - Monday, July 7th, 2025 at 2:22 PM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends condolences to the loved ones and colleagues of Rickey Singh, a Caribbean son of the soil and journalist par excellence, who passed...