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Warning to Grenadians and Caribbean residents in the USA

Attention, Grenadians and Caribbean residents! Urgent Warning: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun enforcing new regulations targeting pirate radio operators, imposing hefty fines of up to $100,000 per day. It is crucial that you remain vigilant and ensure neither you nor your loved ones inadvertently become entangled in this […]

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FCC Imposes Stricter Measures against Pirate Radio Operators, Levying Heavy Fines

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a strong stance against pirate radio operators, imposing new regulations and hefty fines to deter unauthorized broadcasting. Recent actions by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau have targeted several operators, including Johnny Peralta, Dexter Blake, and Matthew Bowen, who are facing significant penalties for their […]

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Vulnerable Countries: We Cannot Afford Complacency At COP28

Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries emphasize their continued vulnerability and urgent need for a strong Global Stocktake to track climate action progress, raise ambition, and facilitate implementation. COP28, Dubai – 6th December, 2023: As negotiations progressed at the United Nations global climate summit, COP28, many of the […]

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New Commonwealth action group to help Caribbean countries cut methane emissions

A new action group announced in Dubai today will help Commonwealth countries, including Caribbean states, rapidly cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane as part of wider efforts to keep rising global temperatures within liveable limits. The country-led coalition was announced at a ministerial event on the margins of […]

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Shane Dowrich announces international retirement; withdraws from West Indies squad for CG United ODI Series

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Shane Dowrich, the experienced wicket-keeper/batsman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect and has withdrawn from the West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England.  Dowrich made his international debut against Australia in […]

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AOSIS Chair Statement on SIDS Priorities at COP28

Dubai, 27th November, 2023 – Small island developing states (SIDS) from the Pacific, Caribbean, African, Indian Ocean and South China Seas have converged in Dubai ahead of the pivotal United Nations climate summit, COP28, to strengthen positions on priorities that must be achieved to give SIDS the best chance of sustainably […]

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Commonwealth women leaders commit to ending domestic and sexual violence

Visionary women leaders from across the Commonwealth came together in London yesterday to commit to safeguarding women and girls from domestic and sexual violence. Under this commitment, women leaders from different professions will coordinate actions for individuals, households and communities to protect women and girls, including in hard-to-reach areas across […]

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Battling the Sargassum Invasion: Strategies for Dealing with the Caribbean’s Coastal Challenge

The Caribbean’s pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters attract millions of tourists every year. However, in recent times, the region has been grappling with an unwelcome visitor: Sargassum. This invasive seaweed has been washing ashore in massive quantities, posing significant challenges to local communities, tourism, and marine ecosystems. In this article, […]

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CWI and Antigua & Barbuda strengthen relations

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda are in sync with initiatives that will benefit cricket stakeholders in the Caribbean.  On 25 October 2023, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honorable Gaston Browne, held an audience with CWI President Dr. Kishore Shallow […]

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JetBlue Flight 662 from Barbados incident at JFK

JetBlue flight 662 from Barbados experienced a tilting motion upon landing at JFK Airport in New York. According to JetBlue officials, the aircraft’s nose pointed skyward due to a shift in weight on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Social media videos captured the moment when Flight 662 from Bridgetown reached the […]

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New Commonwealth handbook gives Caribbean countries roadmap to address debt transparency issues

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new debt transparency handbook that offers governments, including those in the Caribbean, a clear roadmap to align their public debt operations with international standards.   By using the guidelines in the handbook, governments can have accurate and reliable information about their debt obligations, enabling […]