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Antigua & Barbuda featured in travel article on 20 of the best Caribbean destinations for food
This article was first published by TRAVELMAG By Paul Joseph Necessity being the mother of invention is an idiom that could easily relate to the food culture of the Caribbean. The region’s geographical confines have compelled its vast cluster of islands to seek out self-sufficiency, reliant not on global production chains but rather, more simply,…
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A Caribbean Ferry Service?
How many times has this promise been dangled in front of us in the last few years? As the regional airline service became more unreliable and outrageously expensive, there have been several announcements of a regional ferry service which even occupied the attention of CARICOM Heads of Government. It went as far as a supposed…
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Caribbean travel warnings slammed: Bahamas, Jamaica deny ‘high risk’ status
The Bahamas and Jamaica tourism boards are insisting the countries are still safe to tourists after the United States issued travel warnings about the Caribbean countries. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The U.S. embassy in the Bahamas has released a security warning and travel advisory that the island nation is currently unsafe…
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Montserrat mourns as Calypso Pioneer, Justin ‘Hero’ Cassell, dies at 80
Montserrat’s cultural icon and first calypso king, Justin “Hero” Cassell, passed away at 80. His soulful tunes graced stages since the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark on the island’s musical history. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP As a pioneer of calypso, Hero’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the heartbeat of Montserrat’s culture.…
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5.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Trinidad and Tobago
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 was felt in sections of the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday afternoon. According to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre, the quake, with a depth of 55 km, was felt at 2:33 p.m. (local time). The tremor was also felt in…
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Jamaican chef arrested for allegedly stealing cellphone at restaurant in BVI
A Jamaican chef was recently arrested by the police in the British Virgin Islands for allegedly stealing a cell phone that belonged to a customer who visited the restaurant where he worked. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP According to police reports, the victim purchased food at the restaurant but later realised that his…
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Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Alan Magnus has died
Veteran broadcaster Alan Magnus has died. Magnus’ family announced that be died on Saturday morning. In a statement, RJR/GLEANER expressed condolences to his family and close friends. Alan, who was 80 years old in December, worked with RJR for over 40 years. Magnus’ family is requesting some privacy at this time to come to terms…
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CCJ affirms application of Common External Tariff to soap noodles imported from outside the region
On Wednesday, January 31, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), in its Original Jurisdiction, found that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State of Jamaica was in breach of Article 82 and paragraph 18 of Schedule III of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC) by not imposing the 40% CET on soap noodles imported from extra-regional…
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St. Kitts and Nevis making waves as 1st destination on Icon of the Seas’ maiden voyage
In an exceptional milestone for its cruise tourism sector, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became the prestigious first stop for the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Part of the esteemed Royal Caribbean Fleet, the Icon of the Seas chose St. Kitts and Nevis as its…
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Intruder rapes 91-year-old grandmother in Jamaica
“Mi frighten till mi almost dead!” That is how the 91-year-old woman who was raped in Darliston, Westmoreland recounted the traumatic ordeal that has turned her world upside down. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP On Monday the woman recounted how she was awakened by a noise at her window, only to find…
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Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation Headquarters relocates from Antigua to Grenada, marking a milestone
In a momentous ceremony held on Friday, January 26, at the St. George’s University (SGU), the Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) celebrated the relocation of its headquarters to St. George’s, Grenada. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Dr. Rosmond Adams, President of the Board of Directors, eloquently underscored the move as a testament…