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Vincy Jewels keeps the crown, but…
Searchlight
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September 5, 2025
St Vincent and the Grenadines’ retention of the ECCB/ OECS International Netball Series title in Grenada, confirms the country’s status as the sub region’s top outfit. This, despite losing to Grenada in their final match last Sunday, August 31,...
Dominican police install special unit to tackle illegal firearms
Dominica News Online
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August 25, 2025
Minister for National Security Rayburn Blackmoore has revealed that the police have put a unit in place to fulfill the aim of ridding the streets of illegal firearms in Dominica. This decision followed a current series of troubling gun-related...
Uruguay vs Peru live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier online from anywhere
TechRadar
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September 4, 2025
Having won just two of their 16 Conmebol qualifiers so far, Peru are on the brink of missing out on yet another World Cup. They did, however, beat Uruguay, whose form over the past 12 months has been utterly horrendous. Marcelo Bielsa's men have...
Saint Lucia’s U-14 Girls Head to Trinidad for CFU Rising Stars Tournament
The Voice
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August 14, 2025
Sponsored | Article continues below PHOTO VIA Saint Lucia Football Association Inc. Saint Lucia’s Under-14 Girls football team will proudly represent the island at the 2025 CFU Rising Stars Tournament, scheduled to kick off in Trinidad & Tobago...
PM Pierre Responds to US Visa Bond Plan
St. Lucia Times
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August 13, 2025
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has addressed concerns over a newly proposed US visa bond pilot programme, stating that while Saint Lucia understands public unease, the country cannot influence American immigration policy. “Saint Lucia cannot...
How Gulf countries are tempting investors as Oman launches golden visa
The National News
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Oman has become the latest country in the Gulf region to expand on its long-term residency programme for foreigners, in a bid to bring more investment into the country. A broader package of incentives announced on Saturday is set to be formally...
DCSLL awards scholarship and bursaries to 13 students
Dominica News Online
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August 23, 2025
Dominica News Online - Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at 9:45 AM Bernad PacquetteThe Dominica Co-operative Societies League Ltd (DCSLL) has recently awarded scholarships and bursaries to 13 deserving students during a ceremony held at the Prevo...
Organizers promise a ‘blast’ at Soufriere Dive Fest 2025
Dominica News Online
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August 22, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 5:49 PM Soufriere-BayThe much-anticipated Soufriere Dive Fest returns this year. The event, which was launched on Thursday, aims to raise awareness of Dominica’s stunning marine life as a tourism...
New minimum wage takes effect in October
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
Home >> Economy/Development Dominica News Online - Friday, August 29th, 2025 at 1:38 PM Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit- Photo Credit OPMA new minimum wage for Dominica will take effect on October 1. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the...
Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference commences in Jeddah
GCC Business News
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September 4, 2025
The 2nd annual Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference commenced in Jeddah, organized by the Transport General Authority at the Ritz-Carlton, exploring opportunities for advancing the maritime transport industry while promoting long-term...
Officials advise public to remain apprised; take weather reports ‘very seriously’
Dominica News Online
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August 24, 2025
Minister for National Security and Legal Affairs Rayburn Blackmoore has called on the general public to take the weather reports “very seriously”. His comments came while addressing a press conference held recently. According to reports for...
Regional Regulator to Assert Authority Over CBI/CIP Mechanisms
The Voice
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August 13, 2025
Photo Credit: Holborn Press Saint Lucia is among the sub-regional states actively preparing for the establishment of a Regional Regulator to oversee the operations of the Eastern Caribbean Citizenship By Investment Programs (CBI/CIP). Following...
Blackmoore outlines plans for expansion fleet of emergency response vehicle
Dominica News Online
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August 24, 2025
Dominica News Online - Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 11:36 AM Rayburn Blackmoore addressing press conference on FridayThe Dominica Fire and Ambulance Services will be better equipped to handle emergencies after receiving a new ambulance amounting...
Dominican magistrate dismisses Americans’ no case submission in murder case
Jamaica Observer
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August 29, 2025
Jonathan Lehrer, 57, and 62-year-old Robert Snider Jr. leaving court after one of their appearances (Photo: CMC) ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominican Chief Magistrate, Candia Carette George, on Friday dismissed a no case submission by lawyers...
Piton Girlz Up for CFU U14 Challenge
St. Lucia Times
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August 13, 2025
As the national team heads to the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls Under-14 Challenge Series in Trinidad & Tobago, Saint Lucia will look to capitalise on its recent successes in youth and women’s football. The action kicks off on Saturday at...
Dannah Abraham-Gage breaks barriers becoming first Dominican female captain for Winair
Dominica News Online
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August 29, 2025
Dannah Abraham-Gage. Photo: Screen grab, Winair FacebookDannah Abraham-Gage, a native of Dominica, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first woman from the island to serve as a captain of an ATR aircraft for Winair. A photograph...
West Indies Women’s team enhances training regimen at Antigua training camp
Dominica News Online
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August 22, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at 4:12 PM Senior Women’s Head Coach Shane Deitz. Photo: Cricket West IndiesThe West Indies Women’s cricket squad has recently wrapped up a rigorous high-performance training session at the Coolidge...
Dominican candidates reflect 0.2 percent increase in pass rate for CSEC Examination in 2025
Dominica News Online
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August 28, 2025
Preliminary results for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations this year show a 0.2 percent increase in the overall percentage pass for Dominican students receiving grades 1, 2, and 3. Local Caribbean Examinations...
Students unite in spirit of CARIFESTA
Barbados Today
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August 29, 2025
28 More than 250 students from 12 Caribbean countries have spent the past week sharing culture and camaraderie in Barbados as part of the CARIFESTA XV Student Jamboree, a regional camp hailed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as a living example...
Venezuela seeking support in light of US military presence in the region
The Nation Barbados
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August 29, 2025
Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs, Yvan Gil, has held talks with Prime Minister Gaston Browne, as Caracas seeks support from regional countries following the decision of the United States to increase its military presence near the South American...