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Taiwan Congratulates Nigeria’s Diplomatic Endeavors in St. Lucia, Others
Taiwan’s Representative/ Head of Mission in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a landmark achievement in Nigeria diplomacy. He said, “We, the people and...

President Tinubu To Embark On Weeklong Official Visit, Vacation In Saint Lucia
All things being equal, President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for official engagements and private leisure time. Philip J. Pierre, the Caribbean prime minister, made the planned trip known at a pre-cabinet...

Aruba faced 187 days of extreme heat between 2024 and 2025
0 A recent publication in El País, based on data from the World Weather Attribution (WWA), revealed that Aruba was one of the countries most affected by extreme heat over the past year. Between 2024 and 2025, the island recorded a striking number...
Honourable Julian Fraser RA is Acting Premier
Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA, has been appointed Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands until Friday, June 20. The appointment comes in the absence of the Premier and...

Tinubu Goes on One Week Official Visit, Vacation to Saint Lucia, Caribbean, June 28
DejiElumoye If report by St. Lucia Times, a Caribbean local media, is anything to go by, President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for both official engagements and private leisure time. The Caribbean prime...

SVGHTA & NEMO prepare tourism sector for hurricane season
Disaster Preparedness Training/Workshop 2025 The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association (SVGHTA) proudly hosted a two-day Disaster Preparedness Training on May 28th and May 29th 2025, at the Sunset Shores Hotel. This...

Tinubu to embark on weeklong official visit, vacation in Saint Lucia from June 28
President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for official engagements and private leisure time. Philip J. Pierre, the Caribbean prime minister, announced the trip at a pre-cabinet press briefing on Monday,...

Taiwan extols Nigeria’s diplomatic endeavors in St. Lucia and The Caribbean states
Taiwanese government has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s successful State visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a truly a landmark achievement in Nigeria diplomacy. “We, the people and Government of Taiwan, wholeheartedly...

Nutrition Awareness Week being observed this week aimed at promoting healthier food choices in Youths
Chief Nutritionist Nicole France said St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined the rest of the region on June 1 to observe Caribbean Nutrition Day. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment used the occasion to launch Nutrition Awareness...

National Mobilization Minister highlights SVG’s Investment Potential at Invest SVG event in New York
“St Vincent and the Grenadines is blessed with fertile lands, unmatched natural beauty and a population driven by determination and innovation.” That’s according to Minister of National Mobilization Keisal Peters. She was speaking at Invest SVG’s...

SVG to Join Global Bee Day Celebrations
St Vincent will join the rest of the world in celebrating Bee Day 2025 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, under the theme “Bee Inspired by Nature to Nourish Us All”. This year’s theme highlights the critical roles that bees and other pollinators play in...

CARDI’s fertilizer & spacing trial in SVG
𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 In St Vincent and the Grenadines, CARDIcaribbean is conducting a fertilizer and spacing trial for two varieties of dasheen (local and IND 512) in Montreal and Greiggs. The aim is to provide optimal fertilizer...

Moody’s warns SVG of downgrade risk
St Vincent and the Grenadines have been given a B3 issuer rating with a stable outlook by Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s). Moody’s, which did its review in December 2024, assessed SVG’s fiscal strength at “b3” on account of the government’s high debt...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 30, 2025
The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. June 30, 2025 CTO, Caribbean destinations spotlighted at American...

Polyverse Marks Three-Year Milestone with Launch of Full Ecosystem and Token Expansion
[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, May 2nd, 2025] Polyverse, a decentralized gaming protocol, is marking its third anniversary with the official launch of its Web3 gaming ecosystem and the continued rollout of its native...

PAHO: prepare Health Systems for very active 2025 hurricane season
File Photo: Hurricane Beryl pummeled buildings in Clifton, Union Island, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, July 4, 2024. With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season underway, running from June 1 to November 30, the Pan American Health Organization...

25 experts from 20-member countries to attend high-level meeting in Panama City, Panama
Over 32 invited experts from 20 countries including Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago are set to attend the first Technical Meeting and...

World hero pays a visit
Trinidad and Tobago warmly welcomes one of the world’s most popular leaders, India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paying an official visit on the invitation of Prime Minister Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar. This will undoubtedly deepen fraternal...

CARPHA, OECS commit to ‘Closing the Empathy Gap’, empowering men to prioritise wellness
Graphic portraying men’s wellness. PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad--The Caribbean Public Health Agency CARPHA in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, is steadily committed to addressing the pressing health...

Government outlines Financial Preparedness ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season
Should St Vincent and the Grenadines be affected by any weather event during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the government has ensured financial measures are in place to aid in initial relief efforts. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves noted...