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Antigua renews call for stronger air connectivity between Africa & Caribbean
ANTIGUA NEWS ROOM
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica--The government of Antigua and Barbuda has renewed its call for the establishment of direct air links between the Caribbean and the African continent, urging fellow Caribbean Community CARICOM Member States to collectively support this transformative initiative at the upcoming Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, scheduled for September 7, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Digicel shuts down Loop News, winds down SportsMax
ST. LUCIA TIMES
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Digicel has announced the immediate closure of Loop News and the winding down of SportsMax by August 8, marking the end of two of the Caribbean’s recognisable media brands.
Four CARICOM states to launch full free movement in October
JAMAICA GLEANER
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Four CARICOM member states will be implementing free movement of the region’s nationals by October 1, 2025, marking a major step forward in regional integration under the entity’s Single Market and Economy (CSME).
Immigration expands online services
NATION NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In its ongoing quest to becoming fully digital, the Immigration Department yesterday rolled out an online entry visa application portal to go with online payments.
Church leaders join in expressing concern over transparency in FID appointment
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Church leaders have joined in expressing concern over transparency in relation to the recruitment process for the post of chief technical director at the Financial Investigations Division (FID).
US issues warning to nationals living or wanting to travel to Haiti
LOOP NEWS
The United States says that while routine domestic commercial air travel has resumed between several airports in Haiti, US citizens should only seek to leave the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country “when they feel it is safe to do so.”
Guyana warns citizens of consequences for entering & living unlawfully in America
NEWS SOURCE GUYANA
One day after the US delivered seven Guyanese deportees home, the Guyana Government is warning Guyanese of the consequences of entering and living in the United States illegally.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce gives heartfelt farewell
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- It has been 17 years since Jamaican sprinting icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce stunned the world with a golden run at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Dominica: PM Skerrit tells citizens no need to panic amid US Visa concerns
LOOP NEWS
ROSEAU, Dominica- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has told Dominicans there is “no need or cause for panic” as he addressed concerns over reports of a potential US visa ban on Dominicans.
New climate school to lead education reform
BARBADOS TODAY,
BAY STREET, Bridgetown, Barbados- Barbados is set to break ground on its first-ever climate school within the year, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Tuesday announced a major step in the government’s education reform agenda, including the creation of a state-of-the-art Chelston Academy.
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