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Hatch Blue to extend Seaweed Insights into Latin America and the Caribbean
In previous editions of the platform, seaweed farming has been mapped in major producing countries across Asia, as well as in Alaska, attracting nearly 30,000 visitors from more than 100 countries since its launch in 2023. The global seaweed...

Lyles wins Tebogo rematch; Wanyonyi outclasses 800m field
An injury-hampered campaign raised doubts over three-times World 200m champion Noah Lyles's chances of defending his title in Tokyo in September, but the 100m Olympic gold medallist responded to the doubters in style at Stade Louis II on Friday....

Man shot dead outside northwest Las Vegas apartment complex
A man died after he was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot of an apartment complex, according to police. A man died after he was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot of an apartment complex...

Windwards Diocese remembers Dean Smith’s passion for winning souls, and his hospitality
The Diocese of the Windward Islands has extended condolences on the passing of Dean emeritus, Ulric Smith, who died on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. “The clergy and people of the Diocese of the Windward Islands are...

How Shettima Visited Ailing Buhari in London on Tinubu’s Directive
•VP’s office fails to confirm his England itinerary Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja President Bola Tinubu earlier this week detailed Vice President Kashim Shettima to fly to London from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to check on ailing former Nigerian leader,...
DeVry University expands ‘Bridge to Brilliance’ initiative to SVG
Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), can now benefit from a new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University. Through the expansion of its Bridge to Brilliance Initiative, DeVry University said it will offer...
Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility Advances Caribbean Green Energy with New Financing Agreement
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility (CRREIIF) took a significant step toward strengthening the region’s energy transition with the signing of a key financing...

DEMOCRACY WITHOUT VOTERS
CHIDI ANSELM ODINKALU laments the pervasive insecurity in the country On 26 January 2009, the Mamman Bello Ali died. He was the governor of Yobe State in north-east Nigeria. At around the same time, an anti-terrorism campaign by the government of...

T&T poised to join minority of nations with 21-year drinking age
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced that Government will seek to raise the legal drinking age in T&T from 18 to 21. Legislation is expected to be introduced following the resumption of Parliament in September. The proposed measure...

American star Lyles wins 200m in outdoor season debut at Diamond League Monaco
American Noah Lyles made an impressive season debut in the 200 metres to beat Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday, where Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi outclassed a high-class 800m field. An injury-hampered...

Barbados warns of deepening climate frustration ahead of COP30
51 Barbados has warned that mounting frustration and broken promises on climate finance are eroding trust among developing nations, as the government prepares for the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference with “guarded and cautious...

Pride SVG Celebrates 3rd straight year
Vincentians Celebrate Pride SVG for 3rd Straight Year Pride SVG continues to not only make history but also break records. With each passing year, it attracts more and new persons, with Vincentians and other persons flocking to sign up for and/or...

Barbados warns broken promises on climate finance are eroding trust
Barbados has warned that mounting frustration and broken promises on climate finance are eroding trust among developing nations. The warning comes from Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, as the Government prepares for...

Trinidad takes top prizes at 18th CARICOM road race-10k
The 18th CARICOM Road Race 10K event was held today, Saturday, 5 July, in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Trinidad and Tobago’s Alexia John claimed the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy—Female and first prize in the Overall Female category,...

He’s Not the Milkman. He’s the Milk Guy.
A selection of raw milk and assorted dairy from the Milk Guy. Photo: Brian Finke This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. One evening in February, I received a...

Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion
DeVry University Expands “Bridge to Brilliance” Initiative to St Vincent and the Grenadines Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University....

Agostini stakeholders agree to Prestige Holdings acquisition
Business Paula Lindo 4 Hrs Ago Reyaz Ahamad, non-executive director, left, Barry Davis, CEO of Agostini Ltd and T Nicholas Gomez, non-executive independent director, speak at a special shareholder meeting at Hyatt Regency, Port of Spain, on July...

T&T runners take top honours at CARICOM Road Race in Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago dominated the 18th CARICOM Road Race 10K in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica on July 5, claiming victory in both the male and female categories. Alexia John captured the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy and secured first place...

US based DeVry University expands Caribbean initiative
Residents of the Caribbean can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University. Through the expansion of its Bridge to Brilliance Initiative, DeVry University will offer scholarships and...

BRICS summit: Between Nigeria’s interest and Global South agenda
As the 11-nation BRICS summit holds in the South American city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nigerians want to know what is in it for the country, especially against the threat by President Donald Trump to impose a 10 per cent tariff on affiliated...