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Participants have been placed in areas such as landscaping, hydroponics and horticulture therapy, providing opportunities for skills development, income and greater independence.

The three-day event will feature a mix of reggae, soca, dancehall and international acts, with fringe activities including beach parties, boat rides and cultural events planned across the island.

She completed the exam with assistance, including having questions read aloud and diagrams explained through touch, as part of accommodations provided during the assessment.

Curaçao secured its first-ever FIFA World Cup point after playing out a 0-0 draw against Ecuador on Saturday, June 20 in Kansas City.

The meeting followed the presentation of credentials and focused on expanding cooperation in renewable energy, climate resilience and sustainable development initiatives.

Warren Small was killed just over two weeks after a High Court ruling cleared him of a 2020 double murder, with the judge citing unreliable witness testimony and major gaps in the investigation.

He was detained under Emergency Powers Regulations after voluntarily meeting police to clarify remarks he said were misinterpreted, further intensifying public debate surrounding his son’s police shooting.

Planned works include relocating key offices, repairing leaks and upgrading patient facilities, as authorities aim to improve accessibility, safety and the overall quality of care at Dominica’s main hospital.

Students who scored 18 to 20 points received scholarships, while those with 16 to 17 points were granted bursaries, as the government continued its annual support for top performers in the Grade 6 National Assessment.

Dominica Bike Fest 2026 runs July 31-Aug 3 with international riders, drag racing, stunt shows, and island tours at Canefield Airport.

Leaders from across the Eastern Caribbean are meeting in Antigua to address economic growth, climate resilience, regional security and integration, as the OECS Authority sets priorities for the region’s development.

OECS leaders are meeting in Antigua to address climate resilience, economic growth, regional security and deeper integration, as small island states face mounting environmental and economic challenges.

The new daily service aims to boost travel demand between Canada and Guyana, improving connectivity for business, tourism and diaspora travel while increasing capacity on one of the airline’s fastest-growing routes.

Search teams halted overnight due to rough seas and poor visibility before resuming at first light, when Coast Guard divers recovered the teenager’s body from the water early Sunday morning.

The cruise ship arrived at Port Zante with more than 7,000 passengers, marking its third visit as part of a seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary that continues to boost tourism activity on the island.

The project will upgrade key roads, drainage and public spaces in Roseau, with authorities aiming to improve traffic flow, safety and support economic activity through a more modern and climate-resilient capital.

The forum focused on climate mobility challenges facing Small Island Developing States, with leaders discussing financing, relocation strategies and the right of vulnerable communities to remain in their homes where possible.

Passengers endured a nine-hour journey on the Galleons Passage after engine issues slowed the Trinidad-Tobago crossing.

The utility says fluctuating fuel prices have pushed up generation costs, forcing the return of a fuel surcharge for households and higher charges for commercial users from June 2026.

The new vessel, now under construction in France, will join Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class fleet, known for some of the world’s largest cruise ships and signature onboard experiences.