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Dominica set to host next cybersecurity awareness event in regional campaign
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at 2:14 PM Dominica will serve as the next venue for a regional cybersecurity awareness campaign, with activities scheduled for August 28 as part of a broader initiative spanning four Eastern...

Bartlett calls for urgent action to tackle regional tourism challenges
Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (3rd right) shares lens time at the 4th Annual American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase, at Sandals South Coast, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as he is flanked by (from left) President and...

Latin America & Caribbean Peace Zone: Ralph Gonsalves’ Stand
August 20, 2025 Hour: 8:27 pm In a world increasingly divided by geopolitics and economic disparities, the call for peace and solidarity among nations is more urgent than ever. Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has...

Afghanistan Faces Highest Unemployment Rate Citizens Seek Jobs
(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): Based on the World Bank's data, Afghanistan ranks 21st among countries with the highest unemployment rates in 2024. Afghan citizens are calling for more job opportunities, while experts say addressing...
Annual ASTA Showcase Encourages Travel Advisors to “Tell the Deeper Caribbean Story”
About 300 travel advisors gathered for ASTA’s 2025 Caribbean Showcase, held at Sandals South Coast, on Aug. 23 to 26 to learn more about “the best warm weather destination on planet Earth,” in the words of Jamaica Minister of Tourism Edmund...

VI singer honoured at Carifesta
Virgin Islands musician Raul “Jougo” Sprauve received the Carifesta XV Icon Award on Sunday at the 15th annual Caribbean Festival of the Arts in Bridgetown, Barbados. And that was just a small part of the territory’s ongoing participation in the...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026-27 Caribbean Sailings
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its winter 2026-27 Caribbean season aboard Ilma, now open for reservations. From November 2026 through April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 itineraries spanning three to seven nights. This...

Vincentian identity takes center stage at ‘Roots & Voices’ celebration
“ROOTS AND VOICES” – A SIGNATURE EMANCIPATION MONTH CELEBRATION The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture last evening hosted “Roots and Voices”, a signature event on the Emancipation Month calendar, celebrating...

PAHO’s vaccine mission to protect SVG’s children
In a critical public health initiative, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has completed a comprehensive five-day mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, preparing the nation for the introduction of two life-saving vaccines that...

Orient Express Corinthian’s Secret Caribbean Boltholes
Magical in all respects, itineraries for cruises on board the Orient Express Corinthian embrace the seas less traveled. Here, a bay in Canoun, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, beckons with pristine waters and lush volcanic spires. getty Up for an...

IICA showcases major gains in agricultural resilience and rural development at Executive Committee meeting in Lima
Dominica News Online - Monday, August 25th, 2025 at 10:06 AM The Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero (center), reported on of IICA’s work to increase agricultural productivity and resilience, in a formal meeting in which the Minister of...

Keep Investing in De Youths
BIG-ID-UP foh our young Sports-people. Dey doing our country and demselves proud, performing all over de world (NSEW). Recently at de regional NACAC Senior Championship in de Bahamas, two of our most determined (nar-give-up) 800 metre stars,...

SVG among Hemispheric countries to benefit from FAO food supply and marketing project
STVINCENT ANDTHE GRENADINES (SVG) is among countries in the Latin American/Caribbean group that are part of a project to strengthen food supply and marketing policies in countries of the group. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...

PAHO, SVG partner to fortify SVG’s outbreak preparedness
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has commenced a comprehensive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s...

The Only Place In America Where You Can Legally Drive On The Left Side Of The Road
One of the best ways to explore America is on a road trip. Hitting the open road with friends or family, discovering new spots, and having the flexibility to get to where you need to be on your own schedule is a beautiful thing. If you're driving...

Vincentians converge on picture-perfect, massive Vincy Day Picnic
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! In picture-perfect weather, Vincentians from all walks of life on Saturday, Aug. 16, converged on the picturesque and expansive Heckscher State...

Travel smarter, not harder: Why a travel advisor could save your vacation — and your sanity”
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In an age where technology makes it easy to book a flight, hotel, or even a cruise with just a few clicks, many travelers wonder: Do I really need a travel advisor? For Beth Mills of Travel by Beth, the answer is a...

Workshop on Building Maintenance held in SVG
A two-day workshop on Building Maintenance was held from Monday, 25th to Tuesday 26th August, 2025 at the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Conference Room, Kingstown, with representatives/teachers from schools across the country in attendance. The...

IICA Executive meets in Peru: livestock, global food security on agenda
During the opening ceremony, Ángel Manero Campos, Minister of Agricultural Development and Irrigation of Peru, presented a plaque to IICA Director General, Manuel Otero, on behalf of the Peruvian Government, in recognition of his contributions to...