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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Vybz Kartel, Spice, Steel Pulse, Kes among big acts for the WCMF, Kassav returns for the silver jubilee
Dancehall sensation, Vybz Kartel and Spice are among the acts on Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival’s star-studded line up for 2025. Dubbed 25 in 2025 organisers have put together a large collection of local, regional and international acts...

UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
A leading mobile network with 10 million customers is set to reintroduce free roaming for travellers this summer. UK holidaymakers heading to the European Union have been informed that Three Mobile will reinstate this significant benefit for them....

Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...

A group exhibition traces the complex history of colonial-era plantations
Global art non-profit KADIST and ILHAM Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are presenting the group show The Plantation Plot from April 20 - September 21, 2025. The exhibition features artists from communities who were most impacted by large-scale...

Woman, 22, swept 20 MILES by killer Texas floods & left clinging to tree before rescue after storms left 27 dead
A YOUNG woman was miraculously rescued after being swept 20 miles downriver in floods that have killed at least 27 and left dozens of young girls missing. The 22-year-old was scooped up by fast-moving water from her campsite in Kerr County, Texas...

Traditional sailing race, TRADITOUR 2025, comes to Dominica
In a historic development, Dominica will serve as the starting point for the renowned TRADITOUR 2025, a celebrated traditional sailing race that attracts maritime enthusiasts from across the Caribbean. Announced by the Ministry of Tourism and...

A few of Dominica’s watering holes make a splash among regional beach bars
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 11:17 AM David L. Hyman, marine journalist and self-proclaimed ’20-year beach bar researcher,’ has reportedly spent decades exploring Caribbean watering holes, and his findings include that...
Prostate cancer in men of African heritage: understanding the risk and prognostic factors
Prostate cancer (PCa) represents a major public health concern and is recognised as one of the most common cancers worldwide, accounting for a significant proportion of cancer-related deaths. It is the second most common malignancy among men...

Death in Paradise star shares glimpse at new series following fan concerns
Death in Paradise star Élizabeth Bourgine has delighted fans with an exclusive glimpse into the upcoming series 15, currently being filmed in the picturesque Guadeloupe. The French actress took to Instagram to share a series of behind-the-scenes...

2025 Transat Café L'OR is packed with surprises
by Transat Café L'OR 4 Jul 00:20 PDT 26 October 2025 73 boats sailed by 146 co-skippers will set sail on October 26th on the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandy. New duos, some inter-class transfers, and the return of some of the top names are...

Death in Paradise star issues update as fans left concerned for beloved character
Death in Paradise star Élizabeth Bourgine has given fans a sneak peek look at series 15, which is currently being shot in Guadeloupe. The French actress took to Instagram to post a collection of photos from the set. In one captioned "Shooting...

Wetin be di Scholarship opportunity wey Tinubu wan give Carribbean students for Nigeria University
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don announce scholarship opportunities for Nigerian universities for students wey dey come from di Organisation for Eastern Carribbean States (OECS). According to di statement wey im make for joint statement wit di...

Death in Paradise star Élizabeth Bourgine reveals update amid fans' season 15 concerns
Death in Paradise star Élizabeth Bourgine has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 15th season, which is currently being filmed in Guadeloupe. Taking to Instagram, the French actress shared a series of snaps from the show's set. In one...

Looming Cuts to Clean Energy Incentives Cast Shadow over Santa Barbara Supervisors Meeting
Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. U.S. senators pulled an all nighter on Monday, eventually sending President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” to the House on Tuesday, with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice...

‘DON’T FIRE HIM!’
Although Steve McClaren’s position as head coach of the national team is in question, former Reggae Boyz defender Damion “Stew Peas” Stewart and former Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Tony James say he should be supported ahead of the...

Analysing Group B of the CONCACAF Final Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifying
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, less than a year away, CONCACAF’s groups for the final stage of qualification were unveiled. Due to the draw, a nation from the Caribbean will qualify for the World Cup...

The new Gwada negative blood type
A rare new blood type has been discovered, so "step aside A, B and O – there's a new player in town", said Gizmodo. So far, the "Gwada negative" blood type has been identified only in one person: a French woman from the Caribbean island group of...

How to Watch Canada vs. Guatemala: Live Stream Gold Cup Quarterfinals, TV
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Monaco Tops Japan As The World's 'Oldest' Nation
Much of the Western, industrialized world is worrying about falling birth rates and aging societies. While reaching 65 is still a privilege in most parts of the world, social security and welfare systems typically rely on a growing working-age...