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CDB urges urgent investment in climate-resilient infrastructure across the Caribbean
The Gleaner
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August 1, 2025
Caribbean Development Bank, CDB, sounded the alarm on Tuesday on the need for climate-resilient infrastructure across the region, citing the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. “We cannot continue to rebuild our...
Jeffrey W. Cook Sr.
Rutland Herald - Vermont
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Jeffrey W. Cook Sr. CLINTON, ME — Jeffrey William Cook Sr., 60, died July 16, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in Brunswick, Maine, on September 2, 1964, son to Reginald and Linda Cook. Jeff spent his childhood in Chittenden, Vermont...
Hotel and Resort News and Notes for August 2025
Travel Market Report - New York
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While most big hotel news is covered by TMR and hosted on its Hotels and Resorts page, some smaller news bits deserve attention. Below you can find rolling hotel news bites from the last four weeks that travel advisors, industry professionals, and...
Blood ties remain: The case of Kirani James, Lewis Hamilton and Maurice Bishop
The New Today Grenada
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August 1, 2025
What we do and don’t know can be crucial in any given scenario. When it comes to genealogical research, usually there are more questions than provided answers. Something else to consider is that the imprints embedded in our DNA (in its latent yet...
Dr Terrance Drew calls to bridge gap between Africa and Caribbean at ACTIF2025, Dr Terrance Drew calls to bridge gap between Africa and Caribbean…
St. Kitts Gazette
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August 1, 2025
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has called for better unity within Africa and the Caribbean. He made these remarks while addressing the fourth edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Grenada. During the...
Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum Communiqué
Now Grenada
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July 30, 2025
We, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada, convened the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) from 28 to 29 July 2025 in St George’s, Grenada, under the theme, Resilience and Transformation —...
August 2025 Community Calendar
Change Links - California
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August 2, 2025
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Dr Terrance Drew calls to bridge gap between Africa and Caribbean at ACTIF2025
SKN News
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August 1, 2025
Last Updated on July 31, 2025, 9:04 PM AST by Anthony Morris Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has called for better unity within Africa and the Caribbean. He made these remarks while addressing the fourth edition of the...
Africa and the Caribbean: From shared pain to shared prosperity
Now Grenada
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July 31, 2025
by Kari Grenade, PhD, Caribbean Economist and Macroeconomic Adviser The 4th edition of the Africa Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) took place in Grenada on 28–29 July 2025. The conference gathered delegates from the private sector,...
A blast from the past: This '80s muscle car is making a comeback and turning heads.
TopSpeed
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July 30, 2025
1980s retro is sizzling right now in pop culture and on the streets. Gen-Xers are hitting that point where they want a piece of their youth, and the younger generations are realizing how truly awesome the '80s were thanks to movies and TV shows....
BCSI Executive Director challenges regional services producers to expedite collaboration
Now Grenada
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July 31, 2025
Delivering her stirring feature address at a ceremony marking the relaunch of her sister organisation — the Grenada Coalition of Service Industries (GCSI), on the theme “Transformation Through Collaboration and Innovation” — Michelle Smith Mayers,...
Building Bridges: PM Drew Champions AfriCaribbean Unity at ACTIF2025
Win Media SKN
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July 31, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – On Tuesday, July 29, the Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a compelling address at the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2025) in Grenada. His...
Estelle Rises Again With ‘Stay Alta’
Essence
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July 31, 2025
It’s been some time since Estelle last released a studio album, but the GRAMMY Award-winning artist never truly left. Earlier this year, the British singer-songwriter, known for her genre-blending versatility and radiant energy, returned with Stay...
PM urges ACTIF to deliver solutions
Daily News Tanzania
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July 30, 2025
GRENADA: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called on the 4th Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025) to deliver concrete solutions to the trade and investment challenges facing African and Caribbean nations. Representing President...
Griffin: Private sectors in Bahamas, Africa have to recognize trade opportunities
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – As Caribbean countries begin to set up the institutions that will enable easier, more direct trade with African nations, Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission Senator Barry Griffin told Guardian Business on Tuesday that...
ILM project 2-day stakeholder consultation on Carriacou
Now Grenada
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July 31, 2025
The Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM), has successfully concluded a 2-day stakeholder consultation on Grenada’s sister isle of Carriacou, ahead of implementation of the Carriacou Integrated Land Management (ILM)...
Court of Appeal releases ruling in favour of Patrick Simmons against Keith...
The New Today Grenada
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August 1, 2025
“I am not persuaded that the judge erred in principle is assessing the award of general damages, nor can it be said with any measure of reasonable justification that $100,000.00 was out of all reasonable proportion in relation to the injury to...
ABC’s Sally Sara gave UN’s ‘vegans will starve’ honcho soft interview just a few months ago
Sky News Australia
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August 1, 2025
Read Gerard Henderson's Media Watch Dog column every Saturday morning on SkyNews.com.au THE LATEST ABC IN DENIAL ABOUT GAZA PHOTO Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was interviewed on Insiders last Sunday by David Speers. Shortly into the interview,...
Unified Caribbean digital future requires human-centred transformation
Now Grenada
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July 29, 2025
Grenadian Prime Minister and Caricom’s lead Head of Government on ICT the Honourable Dickon Mitchell delivered a forward-leaning keynote at the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, calling for urgent regional alignment on spectrum,...
Visas in focus as Africa-Caribbean explore deepening trade
I Witness News
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July 31, 2025
By Kenton X. Chance ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (CMC) — Caribbean and African politicians, trade representatives, bankers, academics and other stakeholders were heading back to their respective destinations on Wednesday after two days here discussing...