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September 23, 2025

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Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on to become one of the most celebrated umpires in the history of the game. Between 1973 and 1996, he officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World […]

September 16, 2025

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CARICOM said on Tuesday it had been informed by Belize that members of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) entered Belizean territory in the Sarstoon River several times between Sept. 10 and 13, hoisting a Guatemalan flag, attempting to ram a Belizean military vessel, and obstructing Belizeans from navigating the river. The regional bloc said the […]

September 15, 2025

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Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States—Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines—are on track to implement full free movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By adopting this regime, the four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, leave and re-enter, move freely, reside, work, and remain indefinitely […]

September 9, 2025

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Nepal’s prime minister resigned Today as protests against a short-lived ban on social media grew increasingly violent and expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption among the Himalayan country’s political elite. The resignation appeared to have little effect on the demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters remained on the streets late […]

September 6, 2025

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CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett today reaffirmed the Caribbean Community’s commitment to health as a pillar of sustainable development at the opening of the Second Joint Meeting of Ministers of Health of the African and Caribbean Regions in Ethiopia. Barnett thanked the Government and People of Ethiopia for their hospitality and acknowledged the African Union […]

September 3, 2025

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Jamaicans will go to the polls today, with the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) confirming that all preparations have been completed for the process. A total of 7,294 polling stations at 2,153 locations across the island will be open from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, after which the preliminary ballot count will be conducted inside […]

September 2, 2025

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Guyana is one of the smallest countries in South America, but its elections on Monday might have outsized implications for oil markets and the United States. Here is what you should know. Surrounded by mineral resources, Guyana’s oil production is growing and could surpass Iran’s by 2027. But the threat of a military clash is […]

August 24, 2025

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India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old played 103 Tests but has not featured for his nation since the 2023 World Test Championship final. Pujara scored 7,195 runs, including 19 hundreds, after making his Test debut in 2010. “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best […]

August 23, 2025

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Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said her government would allow US military access to the country’s territory if Venezuela were to attack Guyana. The Trinidad and Tobago prime minister made the remarks as she backed Washington’s ongoing deployment of military assets to the Caribbean to combat drug cartels. Persad-Bissessar, in a statement published […]

August 21, 2025

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The Trump administration is reviewing the records of more than 55 million US visa holders for potential revocation or deportable violations of immigration rules, in a significant expansion of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. In a move first reported by the Associated Press, the State Department said that all foreigners who currently hold valid US visas […]

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Legendary umpire Bird dies aged 92

CARICOM urges Guatemala to stop incursions into Belize’s Sarstoon River

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, St. Vincent begin full free movement on October 1

Nepal’s prime minister resigns

CARICOM Secretary-General calls for strengthened health collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean

Jamaicans go to the polls today

Oil wealth, democracy, and the path ahead

India’s Cheteshwar Pujara retires from international cricket

Trinidad and Tobago PM says US can use territory if Venezuela attacks Guyana

Trump administration to review 55m US visa holders for potential rule violations

Flashbacks, sleepless nights: psychologist warns MV Barima trauma could linger for years

'Son, I will come and visit you': Orin Clarke's last words before MV Barima tragedy

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC

Flashbacks, sleepless nights: psychologist warns MV Barima trauma could linger for years

‘Son, I will come and visit you’: Orin Clarke’s last words before MV Barima tragedy

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC