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World News | Top Caribbean Court Strikes Down a Colonial-era Law in St. Lucia That Banned Gay Sex

San Juan (Puerto Rico), Jul 30 (AP) The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that criminalized gay sex in a ruling Tuesday celebrated by activists in the largely conservative region. The court found that the...

Caribbean seeks stronger Africa trade as traditional routes waver

By Sarah Morland (Reuters) -Caribbean nations are looking to “decisively” broaden opportunities for trade with Africa, the secretary-general of its regional bloc said on Monday, in view of looming uncertainty with its more traditional trade...

Top Caribbean court strikes down a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that banned gay sex

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that… SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era law in St. Lucia that criminalized gay...

Hotel and Resort News and Notes for August 2025

While most big hotel news is covered by TMR and hosted on its Hotels and Resorts page, some smaller news bits deserve attention. Below you can find rolling hotel news bites from the last four weeks that travel advisors, industry professionals, and...

Five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship for investment

Five Eastern Caribbean nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia — are attracting increasing numbers of investors through their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs. These schemes allow individuals to...

Leaders Unite at ACTIF to Forge Economic Resilience Amid Global Challenges

The 4th edition of the Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum is continuing today in St. George’s, Grenada, with key leaders from Africa and the Caribbean gathering to explore enhanced economic cooperation amid global challenges. Caribbean...

Revisiting the African relationship with the Caribbean

In an era where global connectivity is more pertinent than ever, the potential for fostering trade relations between Africa and the Caribbean has become a focal point of international discussions. Despite shared historical roots and cultural...

Outgoing African Bank President calls for establishment of Commission to boost African-Caribbean connections

By Deslyn A Joseph (Antigua Observer) – Outgoing African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Chairman, Professor Benedict Oramah, has made a call for leaders to support the establishment of an independent commission to strengthen investment plans and...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Grenada County in week ending July 19

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Grenada County selling...

GIDC’s Theodore on what makes Grenada attractive to investors

The island nation of Grenada is making waves on the global stage as a promising location for foreign and regional investment. This comes as the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of Grenada host the fourth AfriCaribbean...

Meet Ishona Charles, Grenada’s Paralympic trailblazer

Ishona Charles danced to the music in front of an energetic crowd as she proudly waved Grenada’s red, yellow, and green flag at Place de la Concorde. It was the Paris 2024 Paralympic Opening Ceremony—the first ever held outside a stadium—and...

1 gas station in cities throughout Grenada County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 19

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Grenada County selling...

Buy a house, get a passport: Why Americans are flocking to 5 Caribbean nations

In the Eastern Caribbean, house-hunting now often comes with a surprising bonus: a second passport. Five island nations — Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Lucia, offer citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes...

NTAC praises Tinubu’s efforts at deepening Nigeria-Caribbean bilateral ties

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps has commended President Bola Tinubu for his recent approval to strengthen Nigeria’s existing bilateral engagements with countries of the Caribbean. Yusuf Yakub, the director-general of NTAC, gave the commendation...

CARICOM Secretary-General Calls for Strengthened Africa-Caribbean Economic Ties at ACTIF in Grenada

In a compelling address at the opening ceremony of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF), CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett emphasized the importance of deepening economic cooperation between the Caribbean and Africa...

Afreximbank finances Cat Island company to complete public works project

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Cat Island Infrastructure Company Limited signed a $40 million loan agreement yesterday with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to complete the Cat Island Road and water improvement project by August 2027, the...

PM Browne Advocates for Commission to Enhance Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment

“If we can’t move people and goods efficiently, our efforts will not be successful,” he warned, advocating for sustainable air and sea links. As the community gears up for the upcoming Africa-Caribbean summit in Addis Ababa, Browne hopes to secure...

CARICOM Secretary-General urges stronger Africa-Caribbean trade ties

At the fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) on Monday, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett delivered a compelling call to action: strengthen Africa-Caribbean economic partnerships through inclusive, people-driven...

Trade hub hailed as cornerstone of Africa–Caribbean economic alliance

9 The soon-to-be-built Afreximbank Africa Trade Centre in Bridgetown is being framed as the beating heart of Africa–Caribbean economic cooperation, as regional leaders doubled down on its strategic importance during a major trade forum in Grenada...