The magic and miracle of education   

On 27 September 2025, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell addressed the United Nations under the theme of “Better Together.” His speech focused on the value of education, accurately describing it as a “lifeline” and as a “bridge between...

Minister Konris Maynard chairs 3rd OECS Meeting, promotes sustainable energy roadmap 2025-2035

Minister of Energy in St Kitts and Nevis Federal Cabinet, Konris Maynard chaired the Third Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Energy. The meeting was held at the Marriott Resort from February 4th,...

Crocheting for an environmental cause

The Birch Grove Community Centre recently featured a colourful display of handicraft creativity through the “Grenada Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef” project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme Grenada (SGP)...

The best places to visit in December 2025

There's still time to squeeze one last vacation into your year. Spend December huddled up by a fireplace with some hot cocoa or lounge on the beach in an endless summer. From shimmering northern lights and festive markets to action-packed safaris...

Sailing On The Winds Of Climate Change

Royal Clipper, the world's largest fully-rigged sailing ship, anchors off the island of Mayreau. Liz Hooper The sinews of a thousand ropes sing as sails wake from their slumber. Billowing into a canvas canopy, they pierce the horizon with a...

'I don't find the flying of flags funny' - Your letters plus two Pictures from the Past

Back in May 1970 this photo was captioned: ‘Not many villages can boast of having a cobbler. But Penkridge can - and it goes one better, for it has a lady cobbler! Dorothy Croxton carries out cobbling in a small shop in Market Street, where...

This Nordic Community Could Be the Next Longevity Blue Zone

Research hints that Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia could be a new Blue Zone, though regional differences suggest longevity and healthy lifestyles don’t always align. Credit: Stock Researchers identified Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia as a possible...

After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to “fragile” Mayotte

Locals and experts say France should have done more to protect residents of its poor island territory from extreme weather In the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, which battered the French overseas department of Mayotte on Saturday, locals and experts...

After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to “fragile” Mayotte

Locals and experts say France should have done more to protect residents of its poor island territory from extreme weather In the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, which battered the French overseas department of Mayotte on Saturday, locals and experts...

Severe Weather Forecasting Programme is Initiated in Central America

The WMO Severe Weather Forecasting Programme is being scaled up to cover more countries and subregions in support of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. SWFP already covers nine subregions of the world, including eastern Caribbean....

Carriacou and Petite Martinique now on cultural map of the world

by Curlan Campbell Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding and Shakespeare Mas entered into UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Places Grenada at top of per capita list for inscribed elements Next logical step is...

Christmas Message Highlights Hope & Unity as ECCU Faces Climate Crisis

2024 Christmas Message from Timothy N.J. Antoine Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank “But the angel said to them. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10, NIV) Fellow citizens and...

Dengue fever deaths surge in Caribbean and Americas due to climate crisis

Deaths from dengue fever surged across the Caribbean and the Americas in 2024, health officials said, as warmer weather brought on by climate crisis enables the mosquitoes that carry the virus to expand their reach. More than 7,700 deaths have...

Bad Weather In Brazil Means Higher World Coffee Prices.

- Advertisement - Coffee prices may rise soon, as the cost of coffee beans on global markets has reached a record high. A popular advertising jingle of past decades chanted “There’s an awful lot of coffee in Brazil”, but now, due to bad weather,...

On this Caribbean island, even the dead are now climate victims

This story was originally published by The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family members, floating into the oblivion of the ocean,...

There’s a New Way to Fly to the Caribbean Island of Martinique

The volcanos. The rainforests. The rum distilleries. The out-of-this-world restaurants. It’s hard to believe the Caribbean island of Martinique is still under the radar of most travelers — but that’s in part what makes it such a fascinating place...

A Flight to Unity: Caribbean Airlines Introduces 4 Weekly Flights to Martinique

Caribbean Airlines Launches Service to Martinique On December 03, Caribbean Airlines launched direct flights to the French Caribbean Island of Martinique, a significant step in the airline’s vision to connect the Caribbean seamlessly and...

Dengue Fever On The Rise, Is It Climate Change?

- Advertisement - The number of dengue fever cases in Central and South America has nearly tripled this year, reaching a record high, according to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). Over 12.6 million cases and 7,700 deaths have been...

Dengue cases reach record-high in the Americas amid climate change

The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980. The Caribbean and the Americas are being hit hard by dengue fever, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-borne virus...

On the Grenadian island of Carriacou, even the dead are now climate victims

It’s a macabre picture: tombs, headstones and wreaths, lovingly selected by family members, floating into the oblivion of the ocean, and with them the remains of loved ones uprooted from their final resting place. Some are dragged back to land,...