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‘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...
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...
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...
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...
Virgin Islands too small for CARICOM free movement — Premier
BVI News
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July 15, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on July 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM / The Virgin Islands will not adopt full free movement of people under CARICOM’s arrangements due to its small population, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. Dr Wheatley confirmed that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An extension to the Berean Christian Academy has officially been commissioned
DBS Radio
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July 1, 2025
Home News An extension to the Berean Christian Academy has officially been commissioned An extension to the Berean Christian Academy in Bath Estate was commissioned on Monday. The project was funded through a partnership between the Government of...
Emergency services enhanced at the ...
SKNVibes
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Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health, Dr Jenson Morton (right), pictured with the new staff members who underwent an eight-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training in February this year By: JNF Hospital...
Hayden talks Wahjang Soca: throw it away-claim it later?
St. Vincent Times
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July 16, 2025
Wahjang Soca: Throw it away ≠ claim it later? Music constantly evolves, blending across genres as local cultures influence rhythms and tones over time. This fusion is inevitable, as musical expression is culturally specific, shaped by...
Will UAE residency be affected if you apply for citizenship in other countries? GDRFA chief clarifies rules
The Times of India
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UAE residents with valid visas can apply for citizenship in other countries, but their UAE residency remains unaffected if legal status is maintained/ Image: FIle Many UAE residents with valid visas are considering citizenship-by-investment (CBI)...
New CCJ head hopeful others will subscribe to final appeal court
Jamaica Observer
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July 7, 2025
Justice Winston Anderson speaking Sunday during his swearing-in ceremony as president of the Caribbean Court of Justice, at Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in St James. MONTEGO BAY, St James — Newly installed president of the Caribbean...
OECS scholarships available for study in Morocco
Dominica News Online
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June 30, 2025
Dominica News Online - Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 9:43 AM The Government of Morocco is offering fully-funded tuition scholarships to citizens of Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the...
Fascism’s New Face is Still The Same!
teleSUR
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On July 3, the Meeting of Promoting Teams of the Antifascist International is taking place at a right time. The stated objective is “to update and strengthen our shared agenda in a critical moment of regional and global tension amid the escalation...
Pakistan strives to improve passport ranking
Gulf News
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Some of the major countries offering visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Pakistani passport holders include Malaysia, the Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and several others. However, the limited...