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Cemeteries shift from solemn spaces to tourist attractions
Historic burial grounds join travel itineraries this season, with crowds eager to explore the sculptures and secrets tucked between the headstones. Guided walks in Virginia, lantern-lit tours in New York and music-filled gatherings in Philadelphia...
America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top Countries
Mapped: Financing Risk by Country in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Most countries (90)...
Cycling star Jean Louis dead at 66
One of Saint Lucia’s legendary sports personalities has died, with news coming through that Jean Louis died in the saddle this weekend in Canada. A champion cyclist in his youth, Louis died on October 17 at the age of 66. He was hit by a vehicle...
Local butchers sharpen skills in specialty cuts training
Saint Lucia’s commitment to modernising its livestock sector and raising food safety standards was on full display with the successful conclusion of a three-day Specialty Cuts Training program. The initiative, held from August 5 to 7, 2025, aimed...
10 former Caricom heads urge end to military action in region
Ten former Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders have expressed unease at the increased military build up and presence of nuclear vessels and aircraft in the Caribbean, saying that it poses a threat to the safety and livelihood of the region’s...
BYD confirms ATL Automotive as executive dealer
BYD Jamaica recently launched the all-electric BYD Sealion 7 at the island’s first-ever BYD Club EV event. Jamaican consumers are being urged to protect their investment by purchasing exclusively through the ATL Automotive Group. The company is...
These Countries Let You Become a Citizen by Donating Money—No Property Purchase Needed
Citizenship by donation lets you get a second passport through a one-time payment to a government-approved fund. It’s popular among Caribbean nations like St. Lucia, Grenada, and more. Countries offer this route to quickly fund public projects and...
Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI
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Ramotar among 10 former CARICOM leaders urging military “pull back” from Caribbean
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 October 2025, 22:28 by Writer – Use U.S.-Caribbean Shiprider Agreement to target drug traffickers – Desist from toppling government – Warn of collateral damage Two CH-53 Super Stallions from VMM-263 (Rein.) land on the...
Patterson and Golding among former PMs concerned about US military action in Caribbean region
Former prime ministers P.J. Patterson and Bruce Golding are among a group of ex-heads of government in the Caribbean who have expressed concern about the military build-up of the United States in the region, urging a pull-back to avoid any...
West Indies suffer heavy defeat in series decider against Bangladesh
The West Indies fell to a crushing defeat in the third and final match of the series in Mirpur against Bangladesh on October 23. The series decider saw the hosts clinch the contest 2–1. The Men in Maroon were under pressure from the outset. By the...
Drinks by the Dram Rum Advent Calendar Review: A rich, spicy tasting adventure
Rum is one of the quintessential Christmas tipples, with its flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove mirroring what's in the air over the festive season. If you enjoy it neat, mixed with cola, or in a festive cocktail like eggnog, you may be...
3 OECS leaders support Grenada’s position on US radar request
By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC) – The leaders of three members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) say they will support Grenada regardless of the decision it makes in response to the request by the United...
Saint-Pierre's Devastated Ruins Reveal Tragic History
St. Lucia’s Marigot Bay and Pigeon Island now behind us, the Caribee under full sail headed for Martinique, the next island in the Lesser Antilles. Like nearby Guadeloupe, Martinique is an overseas department of France and culturally distinct from...
Vehicles collide, power line destroyed in Vide Boutielle accident
A two vehicle collision occurred around 4:00 p.m. on October 23 on Vide Boutielle Road in Castries, near Allied Sales and Monchery Tires, resulting in significant damage and potential power outages for nearby residents. A video circulating on...
St Vincent launches biggest ever EXPO
SVG’s Biggest Ever Expo Launches Today with Hundreds of Local Products Excitement is in the air as Invest SVG opens the doors of the Everything Vincy Expo+ today from 10am. Spanning 5 days over the Independence weekend until October 27th,...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid put Madeira on the global map
For centuries, sailors and wine merchants knew Madeira as a remote stop between Europe and the New World. Its steep green cliffs, laurel forests and terraced farms shaped the lives of those who lived close to the sea but far from global attention....
LatAm bloc condemns Trump's remarks as attack on Colombia's sovereignty
CARACAS, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) on Monday issued its "strongest condemnation" of recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of making "attacks...
Swansea man jailed for smuggling cannabis hidden in machinery
ShareSave Karl Richter was jailed for 11 years for drugs offences A man from Swansea has been sentenced to 11 years for drugs offences including trying to smuggle cannabis from South Africa. Karl Richter, 52, from Fourth Avenue, Clase in Swansea...