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Afghanistan Faces Highest Unemployment Rate Citizens Seek Jobs
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(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...
PAHO’s vaccine mission to protect SVG’s children
St. Vincent Times
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August 24, 2025
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...
Annual ASTA Showcase Encourages Travel Advisors to “Tell the Deeper Caribbean Story”
Travel Market Report - New York
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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...
Orient Express Corinthian’s Secret Caribbean Boltholes
Forbes
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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...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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VI singer honoured at Carifesta
The BVI Beacon
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August 29, 2025
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...
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026-27 Caribbean Sailings
Luxury Travel Advisor
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August 28, 2025
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...
IICA showcases major gains in agricultural resilience and rural development at Executive Committee meeting in Lima
Dominica News Online
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August 25, 2025
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...
PAHO, SVG partner to fortify SVG’s outbreak preparedness
St. Vincent Times
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August 24, 2025
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...
New business opportunities open for Central American and Caribbean ministers at farmers’ conference in Argentina
Dominica News Online
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August 13, 2025
Jorge Werthein, Special Advisor to the Director General of IICA; Roberto Linares, Minister of Agricultural Development of Panama; Frederick Stephenson, Foreign Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA;...
The Only Place In America Where You Can Legally Drive On The Left Side Of The Road
The Travel
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August 25, 2025
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...
SVG among Hemispheric countries to benefit from FAO food supply and marketing project
Searchlight
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August 26, 2025
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...
Vincentians converge on picture-perfect, massive Vincy Day Picnic
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 25, 2025
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...
IICA Executive meets in Peru: livestock, global food security on agenda
Dominica News Online
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August 20, 2025
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...
Travel smarter, not harder: Why a travel advisor could save your vacation — and your sanity”
WIXY 100.3 - Illinois
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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...
From Resistance to Freedom: Defining Caribbean Civilization at CARIFESTA XV
Discover Montserrat
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August 25, 2025
The first in the Big Talk, Big Conversations series at CARIFESTA XV set the stage for a profound reflection on Caribbean identity. Held at Golden Square Freedom Park in Barbados on Saturday, August 23, the panel explored “The Idea of Caribbean...
8 of the best places to visit in the Caribbean
Lonely Planet
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Nothing beats a tropical getaway in the Caribbean. Each island has a distinct history, culture and way of life. Whether you’re drawn to volcanic peaks blanketed in emerald rainforests, historic forts overlooking cerulean waters or pillowy pink...
Volume One on SVG’s history to be officially handed over tonight
NBC SVG
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August 11, 2025
As part of Emancipation Month celebrations, the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture will tonight host the Official Handover of Volume I of the History of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the UWI Global...
Workshop on Building Maintenance held in SVG
St. Vincent Times
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August 27, 2025
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...
UNGA 2025 schedule: Eyes on returning Trump and welcoming Syria's Al Shara to UN
The National News
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World leaders will converge on New York next month for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, facing a crowded agenda of protracted wars, climate change and UN reforms, with the spotlight firmly on the return of US President Donald Trump....