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What to do in Barbados: The perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation
The Manual - Oregon
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July 17, 2025
Every island in the Caribbean has its unique character, and Barbados is no exception. This beautiful island has much to offer and explore, from exceptional Bajan cuisine to natural wonders like Harrison’s Cave. Whether you’re into outdoor...
Barbados in need of ocean science experts
Barbados Today
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July 16, 2025
107 A senior regional meteorology official says Barbados is facing a critical shortage of ocean science specialists, at a time when understanding marine conditions has never been more urgent. Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology...
Consultant explores how businesses are falling short at social media
Jamaica Observer
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July 16, 2025
Elaine Williams-Morgan signs copies of her book, 'Avalanche of Leads: Why You Should Use Social Media to Build Your Brand'. Local entities, especially small businesses, may not be using social media to their full advantage, one media consultant...
Far away but not forgotten: How Indo-Caribbean filmmakers have traced their roots
Scroll.in
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It’s a startling moment: Kumar Gaurav standing in the middle of a cane field, considering the brutality of indentured labour. The scene isn’t from Gaurav’s Bollywood romances from the 1980s, but Rohit Jagessar’s Guiana 1838 (2004) – an...
Gov’t denies video circulating on social media
The Gleaner
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July 16, 2025
NASSAU (CMC): The Bahamas government has described as “false, misleading, and entirely fabricated” a video circulating on social media under the heading ‘The Diplomatic Bombshell’. A statement issued from the Office of the Prime Minister said that...
FashionEVO partners Fashion Connect Africa for Africa Creative Market
Business Ghana
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FashionEVO has teamed up with Fashion Connect Africa (FCA) for a major fashion showcase at this year’s Africa Creative Market (ACM) in Lagos, Nigeria. The partnership was officially announced during a press launch held at the Accra Polo Club on...
Barbados to host CTO’s SOTIC this September
Travel Press
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July 14, 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 2025 at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual...
Challenging the Media Myth of Latino Machismo: Recognizing Feminist Strides in Latin America
Pressenza
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July 15, 2025
Patriarchy is alive and well throughout the world. But the English-language media flatters itself by one-sidedly portraying machismo as a particularly Latin American malady, all the while overlooking significant feminist gains made in the region....
DJ Khaled’s gad-about: From Anguilla and Barbados and onto Perry Bay BBQ and Aunty Claudette’s Kiddies Fete in A&B
The Antigua Observer
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July 15, 2025
Most times you hear of a celebrity visiting the Caribbean, it is for a quiet get-away with the kids, secretly tucked away at Jumby Bay or Sandals, enjoying the sun, sea or sand. Clearly, DJ Khaled is not like other celebrities, in that respect....
Media plays critical role in supporting children’s rights
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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July 10, 2025
The media has a critical role in supporting children’s rights. That’s according to United Nations child rights expert Faith Marshall-Harris. She says child rights advocates cannot move forward with any of their initiatives, such as the ban on the...
Barbados to allow full free movement of CARICOM nationals
Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
Barbados, along with three other CARICOM countries, has agreed to the full free movement of CARICOM nationals from October 1. That’s the word from Chairman of CARICOM, Jamaica Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness. He was addressing the media at the...
Minister Alexa Lightbourne Visits Jamaica
Bernnews
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July 17, 2025
Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne recently concluded a successful visit to Jamaica, reinforcing Bermuda’s regional leadership at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Home Affairs,...
Eleutherans to be honoured
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 17, 2025
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Some of the top community builders and sporting icons, including Dexter Cambridge, Richard “The Lion-Heart” Johnson and Chris “Fireman” Brown, will be honoured for their contributions to...
SVG must claim wahjang soca or lose it — like ragga
I Witness News
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July 17, 2025
Music constantly evolves, blending across genres as local cultures influence rhythms and tones over time. This fusion is inevitable, as musical expression is culturally specific, shaped by interpretation, improvisation, and the prevailing...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley snags Humanitarian Award
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 8, 2025
Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions – The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino’s on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City. Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images for Global...
Quick Facts About Netflix's Amy Bradley: When Did She Go Missing, Top Theories and If She's Ever Been Found
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 17, 2025
Amy Lynn Bradley was just 23 years old when she disappeared during a Caribbean cruise with her family in March 1998. The Bradleys were aboard Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas, which made stops in destinations including Aruba and Curaçao. On...
See/Hear: The Best Movies, TV and Music for July
InsideHook
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Welcome to See/Hear, InsideHook’s deep dive into the month’s most important cultural happenings, pop and otherwise. Every month, we round up the biggest upcoming movie, TV and album releases, ask some cool people to tell us what they’ve been into...
Come for the culture, stay for the spectacle: CARIFESTA XV programming unveiled
Barbados Today
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July 17, 2025
44 From August 22–31, Barbados will explode in colour, rhythm, and soul. CARIFESTA XV promises a dynamic lineup of theatre, dance, music, and spectacle — and the best part? Most events are free or very low-cost. This was revealed recently by...
The Anti-Money Laundering Quarterly - July 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 17, 2025
Designed for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important domestic and international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory and enforcement developments from the past few months, with...
Gov’t Welcomes Decision to Remove Jamaica and Barbados from EU Financial Risk List
Jamaica Information Service
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July 10, 2025
The Government has welcomed the European Parliament’s endorsement of the European Commission’s recommendation to delist Jamaica and Barbados from the European Union (EU) roster of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and...