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Nigeria Is In Our DNA, Says Lucian PM
Leadership
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
CARPHA executive team meets with T&T health officials to talk tackling shared regional issues
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 2:21 PM (L-r) Dr. Priya Laloo, Ag. Chief Medical Officer, Ministry of Health; Mr. Asif Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; the Honourable Dr. Rishad Seecheran, Minister in the Ministry...
Many formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were Nigerians – Official
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Belize, One Of Four Caricom Nations To Commit To Free Movement Of Persons By October 1st
Channel 7 Belize
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Belize, One Of Four Caricom Nations To Commit To Free Movement Of Persons By October 1st posted (July 9, 2025) The CARICOM Single Market and Economy - one of its founding principles is the free movement of people across the region. This will also...
Four CARICOM countries set for free movement on Oct. 1st
Stabroek News
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July 9, 2025
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness during the press conference. Barbados, Belize, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica have agreed to free movement of all CARICOM citizens on October 1st this year. The 49th meeting of the Conference of...
Bikers want dedicated riding space
Barbados Today
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July 9, 2025
42 Bikers are urging the government to establish a dedicated track for motorcycle enthusiasts, warning that a lack of proper facilities is pushing young riders to perform dangerous stunts on public roads. The call comes as the biking community...
Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians
Eagle Online
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June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
‘Let the CCJ be our final court’
The Gleaner
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July 8, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is urging all Caribbean nations to fully embrace the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) by making it their final appellate court, saying it is a matter of sovereignty, security, and...
Saint Lucia and Nigeria announce new era of cooperation across key sectors
Dominica News Online
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July 1, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 2:03 PM Saint Lucia’s PM, President of NigeriaA significant moment in Africa-Caribbean relations unfolded yesterday, June 30th, as Saint Lucia and Nigeria outlined a comprehensive roadmap for...
Barbados to allow full free movement of CARICOM nationals
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
Barbados, along with three other CARICOM countries, has agreed to the full free movement of CARICOM nationals from October 1. That’s the word from Chairman of CARICOM, Jamaica Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. He was addressing the media at the...
Mottley renews appeal for regional leaders to make CCJ final appellate court
Jamaica Observer
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July 7, 2025
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley addresses the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom currently underway at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) BY HORACE HINES Observer...
SVG to implement full free movement in October
St. Vincent Times
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July 9, 2025
CSME free movement of nationals St. Vincent (SVG) is among four CARICOM member states that will implement full free movement of nationals by October 1, 2025. This will mark a major step forward in regional integration under the CARICOM Single...
PRESS RELEASE: New art gallery exhibition on at Fort Young Hotel
Dominica News Online
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July 1, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 2:37 PM This summer, the Old Oven Art Gallery at Fort Young Hotel proudly presents Roots, My Story to Tell, a powerful new solo exhibition by US-based Dominican artist Heston Francis. Opening on...
Masters scholarships under the Commonwealth scholarship commission
Solomon Star
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July 9, 2025
Citizens of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be able to pursue a one-year master’s degree at their university of choice in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland beginning in 2026. This was made possible by the UK’s...
Organizers announce line-up for World Music Festival’s 25th edition
Dominica News Online
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July 7, 2025
This past weekend the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) officially announced the launch of the 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), revealing what organizers say is an exciting...
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...
Pap smear plea
Jamaica Observer
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July 15, 2025
SINGH…this is the time for everybody to get their screening done. LUCEA, Hanover — With concerns over cervical cancer numbers, the medical officer of health for Hanover is again encouraging people to get tested. The Hanover Health Services...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
How far Nigeria don reach to change Donald Trump ban bifor di 60 days deadline?
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Recently, President Donald Trump administration don announce say dem go soon enforce rules wey go block citizens from Nigeria, Ghana and 34 oda nations from entering di United States, even if dem get valid visa or to stay back afta di 60 days...