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GOV'T CONSIDERING FREE MOVEMENT
CCN TV 6
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Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs Sean Sobers this afternoon explained why this country did not sign on for the full free movement within the community by October 1 at the just concluded summit in Jamaica. So far only four Caricom countries...
Fixing… Caricom?
Guyana Times
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July 10, 2025
The reason why CARICOM is fulfilling the old joke about it actually being “CARI-GONE” was clearly brought out by the remarks of Barbados PM Mia Mottley at the conclusion of the 49th meeting of its Heads of Government (HoG) in balmy Montego Bay,...
Shallow pledges ‘on my mother’s grave’ to transform Spring Village
I Witness News
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July 14, 2025
The opposition New Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate for North Leeward, Kishore Shallow, has pledged “on my mother’s grave” to address the issues affecting the constituency. The NDP returned to the campaign trail on Thursday, two days after...
Comprehensive investigations to be pursued following Fond Cole Landfill fire
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 7:30 AM Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore addressing recent press conferenceA comprehensive investigation from both the fire department and the police is to be pursued following a...
Fire Service updates: 9,000+ regular ambulance runs in last year; new service vehicles
Dominica News Online
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July 10, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 8:54 AM Acting Chief Fire Officer Wayne Letang addressing press conferenceThe Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service has conducted over 9,000 regular ambulance runs for the period July 2024 to May...
Local entertainer Kenny G wins big with Blast Mystery Progressive Jackpot
Dominica News Online
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July 11, 2025
Dominica News Online - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 8:31 PM Jackpot winner Kenny G with his winning chequeLocal entertainer Kenny Jno Baptiste, popularly known as Kenny G, has struck gold with the Blast Mystery Progressive Jackpot, taking home an...
These 100 Hotels Were Voted Best in the World by T+L Readers
Travel + Leisure
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Travel + Leisure readers don’t need destination dupes—they’re here for the greatest hits. Our reader-voted 100 best hotels of 2025 list boasts properties in 33 countries across five continents. From resorts that date back to the 19th century to...
Mandatory $250 deposit now effective, for most US Visas
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 2:46 PM The U.S. government has announced a new fee that will be added to visa applications, called the $250 Visa Integrity Fee. This fee was introduced as part of President Donald Trump’s new...
Digicel announces closure of its region-wide news outlet and sports broadcaster
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 3:47 PM Telecommunication giant, Digicel, has announced that it is shutting down its Caribbean-wide news outlet, Loop News and its regional sports broadcaster, SportsMax as it repositions its...
Editorial | Breaking CARICOM’s logjam
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
Three years ago when, at their intersessional summit in Belize, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) endorsed a proposal allowing members to move ahead with initiatives on which the community is broadly agreed, this newspaper suggested that this could be...
Regional private sector body welcomes progress on free movement
Radio Jamaica
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July 13, 2025
The Caribbean Community Private Sector Organization has welcomed the commitment of Dominica, Barbados, Belize, and Saint Vincent & The Grenadines to fully implement free movement of CARICOM nationals. The CPSO says the move, projected to be in...
CARICOM summit begins
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 9, 2025
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica On Sunday, the Caribbean Community’s main annual summit began in the western Jamaican capital of Montego Bay. The summit called for greater attention to crime and violence and a...
Cabral Douglas: ‘My, my, my…’ 10 years ago Tommy Lee Sparta detained, now Vybz Kartel booked for WCMF
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Cabral Douglas (left), Tommy Lee Sparta. Photo: Cabral DouglasCabral Douglas, the son of former Dominican Prime Minister Rosie Douglas, has shared his vivid recollections and critical perspective regarding the infamous 2014 incident involving...
DHTA reports new talk series, health insurance for members, partnership with DCFH
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 4:08 PM Photo: DHTAThe launch of a new health insurance benefit, the expansion of membership and sponsorship base, a notable public-private partnership, and the recap of its latest ACTalks...
ERC letter addresses concerns to 49th convention of CARICOM Heads
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 9:38 AM The Electoral Reform Coalition of Dominica has formally addressed a letter to the Caribbean Community amidst the organization’s 49th Heads of Government Meeting. The letter highlights...
Draft Legislation for the Establishment of CBI/CIP Regulator Now Available for Public Comment
Win Media SKN
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July 12, 2025
The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has published the draft legislation for the establishment of a regional regulator for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) – the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority...
ECCB publishes ECCIRA draft law open to public comment
The Antigua Observer
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July 4, 2025
- Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has published the draft legislation for the establishment of a regional regulator for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP)—the Eastern...
T&T hosts CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship
Dominica News Online
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July 9, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 9th, 2025 at 8:30 AM Cricket West Indies has announced that the 2025 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship is currently taking place in Trinidad and Tobago from July 8 to 19. The tournament, said a...
The best Marella ships and Tui cruise deals for 2025 and 2026
The Independent
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July 14, 2025
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...
Officials promise an extravaganza for ‘profile-raising’ WCMF 2025
Dominica News Online
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July 8, 2025
Dr Irving McIntyre addressing launching ceremony of 25th edition of WCMFAs Dominica gears up to host the 25th Edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), Parliamentary Representative for the Roseau Valley Constituency, Dr. Irving McIntyre...