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Two more artists added to WCMF lineup for 2025
Dominica News Online
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August 6, 2025
Masicka, one of dancehall’s most consistent hitmakers from Jamaica and American R&B singer Kehlani, will join the line-up for the 25th Edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) scheduled to take place from October 24 to 26, 2025 at the...
I never liked the Caribbean — but this island made me fall in love with it
AOL
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Ulrich Hollmann/Getty Images Morne Trois Pitons National Park on the Caribbean island Dominica.I’ve been to the Dominican Republic twice, yet it feels like I’ve never truly experienced it. The first trip was all Airbnb beachfront lounging, and the...
Last lap for CARIFESTA XV readiness as thousands expected from across C’bean
Barbados Today
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August 16, 2025
0 Barbados is preparing to welcome more than 2 000 cultural representatives from across the Caribbean and beyond when CARIFESTA XV opens next Friday, with organisers promising one of the biggest and most inclusive festivals in the event’s history....
These are the Caribbean’s most peaceful island escapes
The Times
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Sure, there’s one side to the Caribbean that’s all clubbing, whopping all-inclusives and casinos — but with more than 7,000 islands scattered across a vast sea, there are still plenty of places to find some peace and solitude. Maybe it’s listening...
Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere
TechRadar
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August 16, 2025
This weekend's Argentina vs New Zealand live stream sees the Pumas and All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship 2025 campaigns, with the hosts hoping to seal their first ever crown and the All Blacks eager to extend their record nine titles....
Team Bahamas Dominates Scrimmage Against Nicaragua
Our News Bahamas
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August 15, 2025
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NICARAGUA – It was a travel day for most of the players on the roster, but once Team Bahamas hit the court in Nicaragua it quickly turned into a business trip. The men’s senior...
WATCH: Texas lawmakers to reevaluate river authority over lack of flood warning system
The Center Square
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August 1, 2025
(The Center Square) – Texas state lawmakers plan to reevaluate the purpose of the Upper Guadeloupe River Authority (UGRA) after it was revealed that after nine years, no river monitoring system was implemented even though it had the funds to do...
WingFoil Racing World Cup // A monster day of adrenalin-fuelled racing on the Bosphorous
Live Sail Die
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August 15, 2025
Strong winds, racing drama and monster jellyfish swarms made for a thrilling Day 2 of the Audi 2025 WingFoil Racing World Cup Turkiye. With a forecast of up to 35 knots many of the riders arrived early at the Fenerbahce Sailing Club in southern...
Meet the Premier League’s newest WAGs after their star partners transfers including nurse, lawyer & make-up expert
The Sun
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August 13, 2025
THEY are smart, sexy and sure to bring a stadium-worth of sass to the sidelines. Premier League Wags have always added a welcome touch of glamour to the game when you spot them cheering in the boxes. 16 Dani Meneses, model and real estate pro,...
Texas lawmakers to reevaluate river authority over lack of flood warning system
Just the News
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August 1, 2025
Texas state lawmakers plan to reevaluate the purpose of the Upper Guadeloupe River Authority (UGRA) after it was revealed that after nine years, no river monitoring system was implemented even though it had the funds to do so. At a state...
Trinidad PM gives Caribbean Airlines management team two years to ‘sort out the mess’
Stabroek News
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August 13, 2025
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued an ultimatum to the management of local carrier Carib-bean Airlines (CAL): ‘sort out the mess’ in two years or find a new job. Speaking at the UNC’s Monday Night Report in Couva,...
MICHAIL’S DREAM
Jamaica Observer
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August 12, 2025
Jamaica forward Michail Antonio trains at the National Stadium on June 5, 2024, ahead of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifier against the Dominican Republic. (Photo: Karl McLarty) DESPITE being released by West Ham United recently, striker Michail...
PM gives Caribbean Airlines management team two years to ‘sort out the mess’
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued an ultimatum to the management of local carrier Caribbean Airlines (CAL): ‘sort out the mess’ in two years or find a new job. Speaking...
Comment on COMMENTARY: Guardian of the public purse; Dominica’s first Financial Secretary – Alick Lazare (w/ video interview) by Roger Burnett
Dominica News Online
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August 11, 2025
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Duravision Inc, Dominica News Online, or any of its subsidiary brands.This interview with former Financial Secretary Alick Lazare must be appreciated in the...
'Barbie Killer' Karla Homolka was released 20 years ago — Here's where she is now
Narcity
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August 7, 2025
It's been 20 years since Karla Homolka — dubbed the "Barbie Killer" — was released from prison after serving her sentence, following a controversial plea deal with prosecutors. In the early 1990s, Homolka and her then-husband, Paul Bernardo, were...
Georgetown Film Festival launches 2025 edition
Guyana Chronicle
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August 9, 2025
THE Georgetown Film Festival opened its 2025 edition at St Rose’s High School, on Thursday evening. ACCORDING to a press release, the launch featured an array of Caribbean films supplemented by lively Q&A conversations with filmmakers and...
21 Canadian books we're excited to read in August A new month means new books. Here are some of the most anticipated Canadian titles for August 2025. Books |4 hours ago
CBC/Radio-Canada
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A new month brings a new set of reads. Here are some of the new Canadian book releases for August 2025, perfect to dive into before the summer winds down. Fiction | Children and Young Adult | Poetry What She Left Behind by Brianne Sommerville In...
Christelle Oyiri Is Remixing the Archive
Elephant Magazine
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August 6, 2025
The artist, filmmaker and DJ reflects on the neo-diaspora, the politics of beauty, dance as resistance, and her current Tate Modern commission — a sonic-visual work that weaves together memory, protest, and digital vernaculars. Words by Katrina...
All that glitters is… Lovisa: A financial teardown of the $3 billion jewellery empire
SmartCompany
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August 7, 2025
If you thought that the ‘founder problem’ fit matters – think again. Sixty-year-old Brett Blundy has made a killing selling trendy jewellery to 20-30 somethings looking to glam up their accessories. Earrings, necklaces, rings — you name it. Where...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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August 5, 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...