In a landmark moment for Saint Lucia, the government has officially declared September 27 as “Julien Alfred Day” in honour of sprinter Julien Alfred, the first athlete from the island to win an Olympic gold medal. Prime Minister Philip Pierre made the announcement during a pre-cabinet press briefing, outlining a series of grand celebrations to … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived regional airline, has announced the launch of direct flights to Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis, in the first expansion to its Caribbean network. The airline, which emerged from the closure of LIAT 1974, is offering introductory fares starting at US$99 plus taxes.. This expansion builds upon LIAT 2020’s existing … Continued
Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a series of national honours and rewards for Thea LaFond-Gadson, the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, following her historic win in the Triple Jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. During a celebration event on Sunday that included an address to the people of Dominica, LaFond-Gadson … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
Soca superstar Machel Montano has been awarded the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York, bestowed by the Mayor, in conjunction with the Rise Up NYC Concert Series and The Apollo. On August 25th, Montano will headline a free concert ceremony and celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, where he will receive the … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is taking steps to advance its relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), moving from functional cooperation to a more formalized Technical Cooperation Agreement. The announcement comes after a July 15, 2024, meeting attended by USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Teri Helenese, the Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived version of the iconic Caribbean airline, launched its inaugural flight on August 6, marking a new era in regional aviation. The flight departed from V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua at 11:30 a.m., bound for St. Lucia, carrying dignitaries and media representatives. Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, speaking … Continued
Last evening Sunday August 11th, 2024 in Anguilla, two Virgin Islands men were shot. While one is hospitalized, the other has died. The victim has been identified as Kalik Aaron aka ‘Dusman’. In a Facebook post the Royal Anguilla Police Force stated, “The RAPF can confirm a shooting incident occurred at Road Well Road (around … Continued
A rapidly moving tropical disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean is causing concern for several Caribbean islands, prompting meteorologists to issue a Tropical Storm Watch for multiple locations. The National Hurricane Center expects the disturbance to develop into a tropical depression tonight, potentially strengthening into a tropical storm as it approaches the Leeward Islands. Current maximum … Continued
The Caribbean Baking Awards (CBA) are back, bigger and better than ever! Organizers recently announced that the 2nd Annual Caribbean Baking Awards, will see a spectacular two-day event celebrating the finest bakers from across the Caribbean. This year, the event promises to be a remarkable showcase of talent, creativity, and community spirit. The event will … Continued
