History was made on Wednesday when Annette Sanford, 41, became the first woman to be inaugurated as Kalinago Chief in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sanford, a native of the island’s Kalinago Territory, was formally invested and presented with her staff of office by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton, who herself is the country’s first female president … Continued
In a landmark moment for Saint Lucia, the government has officially declared September 27 as “Julien Alfred Day” in honour of sprinter Julien Alfred, the first athlete from the island to win an Olympic gold medal. Prime Minister Philip Pierre made the announcement during a pre-cabinet press briefing, outlining a series of grand celebrations to … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived regional airline, has announced the launch of direct flights to Dominica, Grenada, and St Kitts and Nevis, in the first expansion to its Caribbean network. The airline, which emerged from the closure of LIAT 1974, is offering introductory fares starting at US$99 plus taxes.. This expansion builds upon LIAT 2020’s existing … Continued
Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit has announced a series of national honours and rewards for Thea LaFond-Gadson, the country’s first Olympic gold medalist, following her historic win in the Triple Jump event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. During a celebration event on Sunday that included an address to the people of Dominica, LaFond-Gadson … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) has embraced artificial intelligence and is working to create safeguards for academic integrity, the organisation’s top official said Monday. Dr. Wayne Wesley, CXC’s Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, told local press in Dominica that the regional examination body is developing a generative regional AI policy for the secondary education system. … Continued
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) announced this week a regional decline in overall pass rates for both the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC). Dr. Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO of CXC, reflected on this worrying trend during the release of the preliminary results during an official ceremony in … Continued
Soca superstar Machel Montano has been awarded the Entertainer’s Key to the City of New York, bestowed by the Mayor, in conjunction with the Rise Up NYC Concert Series and The Apollo. On August 25th, Montano will headline a free concert ceremony and celebration at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, where he will receive the … Continued
The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is taking steps to advance its relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), moving from functional cooperation to a more formalized Technical Cooperation Agreement. The announcement comes after a July 15, 2024, meeting attended by USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Teri Helenese, the Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative for … Continued
LIAT 2020, the revived version of the iconic Caribbean airline, launched its inaugural flight on August 6, marking a new era in regional aviation. The flight departed from V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua at 11:30 a.m., bound for St. Lucia, carrying dignitaries and media representatives. Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, speaking … Continued
Last evening Sunday August 11th, 2024 in Anguilla, two Virgin Islands men were shot. While one is hospitalized, the other has died. The victim has been identified as Kalik Aaron aka ‘Dusman’. In a Facebook post the Royal Anguilla Police Force stated, “The RAPF can confirm a shooting incident occurred at Road Well Road (around … Continued
