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Jones gives Carifesta 9 out of 10
The Nation Barbados
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September 5, 2025
By John Sealy George Jones, co-founder of the internationally acclaimed soca band Square One, has lauded the just-concluded CARIFESTA XV, giving it a near-perfect score of nine out of ten. Jones, who has attended five editions of CARIFESTA across...
Brydens purchases 50% share in Armstrong Agencies
Trinidad Express
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September 5, 2025
LOCAL distributor AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Ltd (ASBH) has announced that it has purchased a 50% interest in Armstrong Agencies Ltd (AAL) in Barbados, creating a partnership between the two companies. This transaction was carried out through...
2nd Africa-CARICOM summit a milestone in bridging historical divide
St. Vincent Times
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September 7, 2025
Describing the Second CARICOM-Africa Summit at the Headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as a “homecoming,” CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, said the event also represented a “tangible manifestation” of their...
CARICOM Secretary-General hails Africa Summit as ‘homecoming’
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 7, 2025
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett described the Second CARICOM-Africa Summit as a “homecoming” and a “tangible manifestation” of the regions’ shared commitment to bridging historical divides and reaffirming familial bonds. -...
Back-to-school realities demand vigilance and vision
Barbados Today
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September 6, 2025
9 As schools across Barbados and the wider CARICOM region reopen their doors, the familiar rhythm of uniforms, timetables and morning traffic returns. It’s that time of year again. For many parents, it is a time of relief, as their children settle...
Florida moves to eliminate vaccine mandates for children
Caribbean National Weekly
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September 6, 2025
Florida is seeking to become the first U.S. state to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including long-standing requirements for children to receive inoculations against diseases such as measles, mumps, and polio before attending public school. -...
Grenada ratifies historic treaty to protect marine biodiversity
Now Grenada
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September 7, 2025
The Government of Grenada is pleased to announce the formal ratification of the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Grenada’s...
Africa–CARICOM Summit Marks Turning Point in Transcontinental Ties: CARICOM SG
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (ENA) -- The Second Africa–CARICOM Summit in Addis Ababa represents a historic milestone in advancing cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, particularly in trade, health, and reparations, Secretary-General of...
Unique back-to-school initiative to take place in St. Thomas
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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September 5, 2025
A unique back-to-school initiative will take place in St. Thomas tomorrow, marking a collaborative effort between Williams Industries, Pharma Wellness International Incorporated, the Ebenezer Church of God and L& M Bar in Melrose. Clinical...
Dive into digital, SBA urged
The Nation Barbados
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September 7, 2025
Small businesses are being urged to delve deeper into digital solutions in order to prosper in the current age of technology. The advice came from Minister of Energy and Business Senator Lisa Cummins, as she addressed the launch of the Liberty...
Surveillance and DHIS2 training for Antigua and Barbuda
Pan American Health Organization
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September 4, 2025
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 4 September 2025 (PAHO) – Groups of health care workers are receiving training sessions over a two-week period, from August 29th to September 10th, to strengthen their surveillance and digital health management...
Truth and democracy in Ja’s 2025 election
Jamaica Observer
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September 7, 2025
The election is over. The Jamaican people have spoken, and they have chosen continuity under Dr Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). Dr Holness becomes only the second prime minister in Jamaican history, and the first JLP leader, to...
SVG’s film industry potential revealed at CARIFESTA XV
St. Vincent Times
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September 5, 2025
At CARIFESTA XV in Barbados, seven Vincentian films were screened—a milestone that should have been a cause for national celebration. Yet not one Vincentian filmmaker was included in the official delegation, and no government officials attended...
US$1.44b paid out from catastrophe insurance
The Nation Barbados
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September 4, 2025
Barbados and other members have taken out about US$1.44 billion in coverage from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). CCRIF chief executive officer Isaac Anthony reported this yesterday while also sharing that “to date, we...
BAEH continues its efforts to combat homelessness
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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September 5, 2025
As the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) continues its efforts to combat homelessness, today it hosted its second Sensitisation Seminar to Strengthen the National Response to Homelessness. The seminar brought together a diverse group of...
PAHO launches award honouring late Jamaican veterinarian
Jamaica Observer
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September 5, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognising exceptional leadership in the fight against...
Bryden’s T&T listing allows existing shareholders to sell
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Hoping to follow on from its success on the Jamaican Stock Exchange, two Fridays ago AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (ASBH) was officially listed on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange (TTSE). The AS Bryden Group has a rich legacy...
St Luke’s reopens after $500K overhaul, public schools prepare to welcome students Monday
Barbados Today
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September 5, 2025
55 The Ministry of Education has assured that all public schools will be ready to welcome students next Monday, unveiling a comprehensive maintenance plan aimed at addressing long-standing infrastructure issues across Barbados’ ageing school...
PAHO launches award to recognize Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs
Pan American Health Organization
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September 5, 2025
Nominations open until 30 September 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new...
SLBMC bolsters emergency care with new physician appointment
Antigua News Room
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September 5, 2025
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has expanded its Emergency Department with the appointment of Dr Ayanna Whittington, an Emergency Medicine physician from Barbados. Dr Whittington, a graduate of the University of the West Indies,...