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Patron dies after collapsing @CARIFESTA XV concert
Virgin Islands News Online
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August 27th, 2025 | Tags: A patron at CARIFESTA XV, who was rushed by emergency personnel to the hospital, has passed. Photo: carifesta.net BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- A patron at CARIFESTA XV, who was rushed by emergency personnel to the hospital, has...
4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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Rihanna Celebrates 20 Years in Music with Heartfelt Reflection on Her Journey to Global Stardom
Alexa.ng
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On Saturday, August 30, 2025, global superstar Rihanna took to social media to commemorate a significant milestone in her illustrious career, marking 20 years since the release of her debut project. In a heartfelt post, the Barbadian-born singer,...
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...
Ahmedabad, a shoo-in for 2030 CWG
Mid Day Mumbai
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September 3, 2025
Like in 2010, when Delhi won by showcasing cultural vistas and sporting connections for crucial votes, hopefully, the bidding delegation for 2030 Commonwealth Games will contain ex-sportspersons with a connection to the voting countries The news...
The price of independence
Trinidad Express
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Trinidad may seem complex, but to anyone who knows it, it is a simple, colonial, philistine society. —VS Naipaul Following the recent Independence Day public discourse which focused more on the cancelled parade, I was reminded of Naipaul’s clever...
Vaneisa: Fractured and foolish—will Caribbean leaders ever demonstrate spirit of CPL?
Wired 868
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September 2, 2025
The late Austin Clarke published A Passage Back Home as a tribute to his friend, Samuel Selvon in 1994 (the year Selvon died). He wrote about them attending what he called Carifesta I in Georgetown, British Guiana. “All of us from the various...
Ava DuVernay at CARIFESTA 15: “Justice and Dignity Are Sexy”
Discover Montserrat
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August 26, 2025
The air inside the packed hall at the Hilton Barbados in Bridgetown was charged with anticipation on Monday night as festival director Carol Roberts-Reifer welcomed Academy Award nominee and Emmy, BAFTA, Peabody and Sundance-winning filmmaker Ava...
Media awards from outstanding environmental reporting presented by Nature Conservancy and Caribbean Broadcasting Union
Dominica News Online
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August 26, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 at 9:33 AM Cleveland Sam, Marketing and Communications Director for TNC’s Caribbean Division presenting Esther Jones of the Barbados Government Information Service with the Excellence in Journalism...
Concern over family courts
The Nation Barbados
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August 13, 2025
Member of Parliament for St Michael South Central Marsha Caddle is concerned about the time it takes for the courts to hand down decisions in family matters. Speaking during debate yesterday in the House of Assembly on the Family Leave Bill, 2025,...
Sentry Insurance Brokers celebrates 20 years of service, solutions & community!
The Nation Barbados
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August 26, 2025
This year marks a major milestone for Sentry Insurance Brokers – 20 years of protecting what matters most for individuals, families, and businesses across Barbados and the region. Founded in 2005 by Stephen Olivierre and Allan Kelly, Sentry was...
How Jamaica Bucked a Regional Trend to Reduce Gang Violence
Foreign Policy
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For almost four decades, Jamaica has ranked among the countries with the highest homicide rates in the world. But since 2022, thanks to concerted government efforts, its murder rate has been falling: first by nearly 8 percent from 2022 to 2023,...
Masqueraders, dazzles with enthusiasm at junior WIADCA carnival in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Caribbean Life - New York
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September 2, 2025
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! On August 30, the dazzling and vibrant colors of the Caribbean were seen in thousands of children’s costumes, as the young revelers kicked off...
Man returns home after sailing around world for 9 years
The Messenger - Kentucky
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Barry Perrins on his boat. (Barry Perrins via SWNS) A man decided to spend his inheritance on a boat instead of a new car - then sailed round the world for nine years. Barry Perrins set sail in June 2016 in a 36ft sailing boat with the motto "I'll...
Lawmakers get ready for a tense fall
E&E News
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September 2, 2025
Congress returns to Washington this week with less than 30 days to avert a government shutdown and simultaneously staring down a pileup of other legislative priorities. Some of those priorities — keeping the government funded, reviving a push to...
7 Tom Ellis movies and shows to watch if you loved him in The Thursday Murder Club
Sportskeeda
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September 2, 2025
In the quintessential British whodunit premise of The Thursday Murder Club, Tom Ellis's Jason stands out with his gaudy personality. His looming presence as an ex-boxer-turned-reality TV star makes him the perfect suspect in the movie's murder...
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...
Nigerian entrepreneur to showcase plantain-fibre hair at CARIFESTA XV
Jamaica Observer
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August 25, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – A Nigerian innovator who turns discarded plantain and banana trunks into hair extensions and fashion products will unveil her work to an international audience at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados. Tare Robinson Korumene,...
Africa takes charge of shaping its capital
Zawya
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Africa’s relationship with global capital is evolving from aid de- pendency to assertive invest- ment partnerships. While geo- political competition presents both risks and opportunities, the continent is beginning to shape the narrative, seek-...