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Athletes get training at Beach Volleyball Development Camp
The Courland Beach Sport Arena came alive from August 27-30 as the second edition of the Beach Volleyball Development Camp delivered four days of intensive coaching, competition and regional collaboration for Caribbean youth. Spearheaded by the...

PURC outreach programme surpasses 1000 students
PURC Summer School Outreach Programme Surpasses One Thousand Students (Grenada) – The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) successfully hosted its second annual Summer School Outreach Programme across the state of Grenada. The initiative,...

How to really relax in St. Lucia? Align with the island’s time
By Marlise Kast-Myers, Tribune News Service Despite our addiction to travel, we seldom use the word “vacation.” My husband Benjamin and I hit the ground running, maximizing experiences in front of us, even if we leave more exhausted than when we...

ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE: Volkswagen Starts Series Production in Zwickau & Dresden
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Last Updated on: 2nd September 2025, 12:03 am Special model limited to 1,990 units ID.3 from Saxony is also available in South America Danny Auerswald: “The ID.3 is a...

What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit
If you’ve ever wondered about the vibrant, grassy, and uniquely expressive spirit from the French Caribbean, you’ve come to the right place. Rhum, or more specifically Rhum Agricole, is more than just a drink; it’s a direct expression of the land,...

"We developed easy-to-harvest peppers with thicker walls and more uniformity"
"We have strengthened our leadership by developing varieties tailored to each reference area, working closely with growers and conducting ongoing monitoring that combines agronomic expertise with a genuine understanding of local land challenges,"...

Why CASA 2025 Matters: A Call to Register and Attend
Livingston Smith, PhD is the current President of the Caribbean Sociological Association( CASA). From September 24–26, 2025, the University College of the Cayman Islands will host the Annual Conference of the Caribbean Sociological Association...

June 2025 was the planet’s third-warmest on record
June 2025 was Earth’s third-warmest June in analyses of global weather data going back to 1850, NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, or NCEI, reported July 10. NASA and the European Copernicus Climate Change Service also rated...

Is Washington Trying to Build a “Coalition of the Willing” Against Venezuela?
Second question: does the “supposed” Cartel de los Soles actually exist? Before we get to the meat of this article, which is really two articles in one, a quick recap (just in case some readers have been on a news-fast for the past three weeks). A...

Decades of pesticide use in the French Caribbean linked to high prostate cancer rates
Guadeloupe and Martinique have some of the highest prostate cancer rates in the world, a crisis tied to decades of exposure to the toxic pesticide chlordecone, which was widely used on banana plantations despite early warnings of its dangers....

Rise, Reclaim, Restore: Safe Space Initiative piloted in Carriacou
Women and girls in Carriacou and Petite Martinique now have a new space for healing, empowerment, and connection, thanks to the Safe Space Initiative — a collaboration between the Social Development Division of the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026-27 Caribbean Sailings
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its winter 2026-27 Caribbean season aboard Ilma, now open for reservations. From November 2026 through April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 itineraries spanning three to seven nights. This...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – August 25, 2025 – Cayman Islands’ Shamari Scott and Marcus Simmonds to be honoured
August 25, 2025 Guyana and Jamaica preparing for the polls Two of the Caribbean’s largest democracies are preparing for high-stakes contests next month, as Guyana and Jamaica head to the polls in early September to decide their political futures....

U.S. War Toys in the Caribbean. What Does It Mean for Venezuela?
By now we can finally say it here: the United States is rolling out its high-precision toys in the Caribbean Sea, making enough noise to fire up the imagination of Venezuelans—and commentators of all kinds—around the world, regardless of how...

Phones, exams and sex education: What changes in French schools from September 1st
As 12 million students – and some 850,000 teachers – prepare to return to classrooms across France on Monday, September 1st, here’s what they can expect from the start of term. Brevet In June 2026, the brevet - the exams that 14 and 15-year-olds...

Caribbean Airlines needs a turnaround flight plan
Business Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Caribbean Airlines fleet of planes on the tarmac at the Piarco International Airport. - FILE PHOTO On August 11, Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar issued an ultimatum to the management of state-owned Caribbean...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals New Winter 2026-2027 Caribbean Sailings Aboard Ilma
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) For the first time, Miami joins San Juan as a featured turnaround port. Guests can begin and end their journey in the Magic City, taking advantage of its incredible restaurants, rooftop bars, and cultural hotspots before or...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals New Winter 2026–2027 Caribbean Sailings Aboard Ilma
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced its Winter 2026–2027 Caribbean season aboard Ilma, now open for reservations. From November 2026 through April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 thoughtfully crafted itineraries spanning three...

GFNC: Minimising Food Waste Educational Video Part 2
by Grenada Food and Nutrition Council The Grenada Food and Nutrition Council (GFNC) has launched Part 2 of its educational video series “Minimising Food Waste” continuing its mission to promote sustainable food practices that support household...

Marriott Bonvoy and Shinsegae Duty Free Announce a Strategic Partnership
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, has launched a strategic partnership with Shinsegae Duty Free, Korea’s leading duty-free operator, designed to deliver greater points-earning opportunities and differentiated...