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Carlos Newton – The Ronin Who Pioneered Canadian MMA
As mixed martial arts continues to evolve into a global powerhouse, it’s worth revisiting the trailblazers who laid the groundwork for today’s stars. Enter Carlos Newton, the Canadian sensation known as “The Ronin,” whose innovative grappling and...
Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment to the CRFM
Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat solidify their longstanding commitment From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the...
BG Fireworks CEO discusses Services, Regional Reach and Operational Logistics
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Zachary Getz, the Chief Executive Officer of a leading fireworks company in St. Kitts and Nevis, BG Fireworks, shared insights into the company’s services, regional impact and the logistical operations behind running...
Anguilla Is Getting New Nonstop Flights From Boston, Newark, and Baltimore in December
Anguilla is about to get a lot closer for American travelers. This winter, the island will welcome new nonstop service from three major US cities, a development that marks one of the most significant airlift expansions to the destination in years....
ANGUILLA TO HOST FIRST-EVER CARIBBEAN MUSIC TOURISM CONVENTION
By Staff Writer Anguilla is to host what is being billed as the first-ever music tourism convention in the Caribbean. Scheduled for November 4th to 6th, the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention is being promoted as “a high-impact, invite-only event...
‘Diwali in Delhi is unforgettable — city comes alive with lights, energy’ :
A public servant for 25 years, Christina Scott is currently the Minister and Deputy High Commissioner to India at the British High Commission. She has been living in Delhi ever since she took charge of the position in October 2022. Scott loves the...
CARPHA strengthens training in safe shipping of infectious substances
CARPHA Strengthens Regional Biosafety with Training in Safe Shipping of Infectious Substances The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), through its Medical Microbiology Laboratory (CMML), in collaboration with the International Air Transport...
The Essentials With Rita Hazan: High-Low Skincare, Anguilla and Working With Beyoncé
Even if you don’t know Rita Hazan by name, you know her work. The New York City native has been behind the hair color transformations of some of the biggest pop stars since the late ‘90s, from Mariah Carey’s first foray into lighter locks (and...
In the 1980s, Anguilla Was Given the .ai Web Domain: Now it’s Making a Killing on the Dot AI Boom
The Anguilla Airport parking, which is being expanded via the money made from selling the .ai domains – credit, Timo Breidenstein via Wikimedia Back when the internet was just starting, nations were all given a URL in order to publish websites...
THE SHORTEST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS IN THE WORLD
While epic long-distance journeys grab attention, there's something almost comical about super-short international flights. These tiny hops – often between islands or across borders – make you wonder what "flying abroad" really means. OAG says the...
Caricom agriculture ministers meeting in St Kitts-Nevis
Agriculture Minister, Samal Duggins, addressing the opening of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025) (Photo: CMC) BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) agriculture ministers meet here on Tuesday focusing on a wide range...
Fisheries and Aquaculture take center stage at high-level and technical events during Caribbean Week of Agriculture
Hon. Samal Duggins, host Minister for CWA 2025 and the upcoming 16th Special Meeting of the CRFM Ministerial Council, addressing the audience at the opening of CWA 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine...
Ukrainian owner of Scots space rocket firm linked to online gambling in Russia and ‘I am naughty’ dating site
He is the Ukrainian owner of a space rocket company pivotal to Scotland’s burgeoning space industry, who aims to use private enterprise to drive a technological revolution. Max Polyakov owns Skyrora Limited, the first British rocket firm to...
Singer-Songwriter Olaide Banks Releases Heartfelt Reggae Single “Flowers”
Olaide Banks ANGUILLA – Singer-songwriter Olaide Banks has released his new single “Flowers”, a soulful lovers rock track rooted in classic one drop reggae. It has contemporary influences and rich vocal emotion. While grounded firmly in reggae...
NEW YORK’S HIDDEN OECS NATION: OVER 300,000 EASTERN CARIBBEAN NATIONALS CALL THE BIG APPLE HOME
An in-depth analysis of migration, identity, and community among OECS citizens in New York City — the unofficial capital of the Caribbean diaspora. A CITY BUILT BY ISLANDS When you walk through Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue on a summer evening, you...
Annie Potts’ Unstoppable Journey
Annie Potts’s journey is as much about survival as it is about success. At just 21, a devastating car accident left her with life-altering injuries that required more than 20 surgeries over the course of her life. Yet, instead of dimming her...
This Caribbean island was just crowned the safest in the world
With travel advisories in the Caribbean constantly shifting, many travelers are wondering where they can enjoy a worry-free vacation. According to World Population Review’s 2025 rankings, the title of the safest country in the Caribbean goes to...
The Bahamas sits out Taste of the Caribbean for second year since revival
The Bahamas will not be among the 11 countries contesting at the region’s premier culinary showcase for the second year since the return of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Taste of the Caribbean. Suzanne Pattusch, executive vice...
Premier: Future is bright for Virgin Islands diplomacy
in All News / By: BVI News on October 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM / The Virgin Islands’ future in global diplomacy is promising, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said during a panel discussion held as part of Diplomatic Week 2025 under the theme From Island...
Montserrat Formalises Membership in Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism
Montserrat has officially joined the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), deepening its commitment to regional collaboration in the sustainable management of marine and aquatic resources. The milestone was marked during the Sixteenth...