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Jah Cure continues to make headlines
Source: NY Carib/CNW Network Reggae artist Siccature “Jah Cure” Alcock has once again sparked widespread discussion across social media and among members of the reggae community. Jah Cure’s situation revives memories of the “Free Jah Cure”...

Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Active tropical wave headed for the Caribbean
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...

New CCJ Guyanese judge Arif Bulkan lauded for contributions
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 October 2025, 21:31 by Writer CCJ Judge Arif Bulkan receiving his oath of office from President of Irfaan Ali Newly-appointed judge of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Guyanese Dr Arif Bulkan was hailed for his...

Regional CIP Watchdog Gets Green Light from Parliament
Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament has approved groundbreaking legislation paving the way for the creation of a regional regulatory authority to oversee Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programmes across five Eastern Caribbean nations; a move hailed...

Indian Passport Falls 7 Spots To Reach 185 Rank; US Out Of Top 10 List
In the latest global passport rankings, the Indian passport has taken a tumble and slipped several spots to 85th place while tied with Mauritania. Henley Passport Index Release The Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries...

Female solo traveller reveals the common scam happening in Venice
A female solo traveller has shared her experience with an alleged scammer in Venice - and has warned others who may be targeted. In a post shared to the subreddit r/solotravel, the user wrote: 'I was almost scammed last night and tonight I failed...

Citizenship by Investment Programme: Billions in revenue but questions remain about local protections
Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) has emerged as one of the country’s most significant non-tax revenue streams, attracting foreign investors with promises of a second passport and investment opportunities. Yet, as the...

Thomas United Masters FC to represent Guyana at Legends Republic Cup
team heading to Suriname for warm-up Goodwill NEXT year, Guyana will host the inaugural Legends Republic Cup football tournament at the GCC Ground, Bourda. Thomas United Masters Football Club, the organisers of the competition have begun preparing...

DOMINICA STRIKES BACK: RSS AND LOCAL POLICE CONCLUDE OPERATION CLEAN STREET IN MAJOR BLOW TO CRIMINAL NETWORKS
Times Caribbean Global Investigations | October 17, 2025 Dominica has sent a powerful message to regional and transnational criminal networks: the island will no longer be a safe haven for lawlessness. Following weeks of precision-led raids,...

Clarke bowls brilliantly, but Blitz prevail in Canada Super 60
An excellent bowling display from Saint Lucia’s McKenny Clarke was not quite enough to earn the Vancouver Kings victory on Saturday in the Canada Super 60. The 22-year-old fast bowler took 3-7 but the all-round ability of David Wiese carried...

MOUs Promoting Community-based Tourism Signed
From left to right: Ms. Noella Alexander, Secretary of Anse Kawet Crafters, Mrs. Avice James-Louisy, President of Anse Kawet Crafters, Ms. Stephia Hippolyte, Manager for Product & Business Development for The Signature Travel Group Inc., Mr. Louis...

It’s a Snap: Caged Fish Could Help Lower Jamaica’s Fish Imports.
- Advertisement - Jamaica’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is working on increasing home grown food production and build a sustainable blue economy through a new Red Snapper Cage Culture Pilot Project. The experiment is led by the...

OPINION: What cannabis legislation can teach us about foreign direct investment (Part 2)
It is a known fact that in the ecosystem of foreign direct investment, investors in Saint Lucia and other Caribbean countries receive significant tax concessions such as but not limited to: VAT relief on building material, furniture, equipment,...
Road Trip: Cunard's Dazzling Queen Elizabeth Arrives to Miami for the First Time to Begin a Full Season in the Caribbean
Caribbean Voyages Will Feature New, Locally Inspired Dining and Elevated Entertainment Starring Award-Winning Broadway and West End Performers A plaque-and-key ceremony celebrated the arrival in Miami where the Cunard ship will homeport from...

CTV beyond the living room: The marketer’s guide to expanding CTV to every screen
TV is one of the fastest-changing ad channels — which says a lot in the context of today’s ad landscape. The way viewers access content and entertainment through TV is shifting at a breakneck speed. And so, too, must the way advertisers reach...

ECSE announces Regional Schools Investment Competition
The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange (ECSE), in collaboration with its partners, has announced the launch of the Regional Schools Investment Competition. This program is designed to provide high school and first-year college students with a...

Karate prodigy aiming for the top
AN ambitious karate prodigy is aiming for the top. Ayden Rennals is set for his first senior karate tournament this weekend as he aims to qualify for the World Championships in Egypt next month, writes Vlad Andrejevic. The London-born Jamaican...

MP’s From Both Sides Back New Regional Authority to Police Citizenship by Investment Program
Opposition MPs Join Government in Passing Landmark ECCIRA Agreement and Bill Browne Describes Regional Citizenship Framework as “Gold Standard” for Transparency and Security Opposition Members of Parliament joined government lawmakers on Thursday...

Sanctuary: Why Portland And Venezuela Are In Washington’s Crosshairs
Above photo: ALBA athletes in Venezuela. Sanctuary City Portland, Oregon was my sanctuary as a teenager. I was a weird kid, a label I mostly embraced. But being different in my hometown rural north Idaho was exhausting. When I needed to recharge...

SLP newcomer to challenge UWP stronghold in Micoud South
The Micoud South constituency, long regarded as a United Workers Party (UWP) stronghold, is poised for a heated contest in the next general election as the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) introduces its newest candidate, Dr Shanda Harracksingh....