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CAZOVA U-18 beach vball camp and tournament serves off
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-18 Beach Volleyball Camp and Tournament served off at the Courland Beach Sports Arena, in Courland, Black Rock, Tobago, on Wednesday (August 27). The first part of the...
Junior Pan Am Games thrive while CANOC Caribbean Games suffocate
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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With so much happening that can be seen as negative, even in saying that these aren’t easy times and it’s an extremely challenging period, I remain unwavering in my belief that “this too shall pass”. However, it is important...
SMMAF Muay Thai Kickboxing Team Dominates at Trinbago Island Fights
The Daily Herald
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TRINIDAD--The Sint Maarten Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) Muay Thai kickboxing team delivered a flawless performance at the Trinbago Island Fights event in Trinidad on Saturday, August 23, 2025, winning all four of their bouts. The event featured...
Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – boo...
Modern Ghana
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Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...
What Is Nude Cruise? This Travel Trend Will Cost You ₹43 Lakhs
Free Press Journal
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August 25, 2025
A new wave of luxury tourism is catching the attention of travelers worldwide, nude cruises. Organised by the US-based company Bare Necessities, these unique voyages encourage body positivity and self-acceptance by allowing passengers to spend...
Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history
The Conversation
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August 25, 2025
Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five...
From Resistance to Freedom: Defining Caribbean Civilization at CARIFESTA XV
Discover Montserrat
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August 25, 2025
The first in the Big Talk, Big Conversations series at CARIFESTA XV set the stage for a profound reflection on Caribbean identity. Held at Golden Square Freedom Park in Barbados on Saturday, August 23, the panel explored “The Idea of Caribbean...
What is Rhum Agricole? The Ultimate Guide to the French Caribbean Spirit
Caribbean Journal
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August 23, 2025
If you’ve ever wondered about the vibrant, grassy, and uniquely expressive spirit from the French Caribbean, you’ve come to the right place. Rhum, or more specifically Rhum Agricole, is more than just a drink; it’s a direct expression of the land,...
Busta Rhymes to be crowned Elite Icon at 2025 Caribbean Music Awards
I News Cayman
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August 24, 2025
From Caribbean Life NYS Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman, (second from left) with honorees Busta Rhymes, his sons, and Dr. Meta. Photo courtesy Office of Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman ith just days remaining before the highly...
Punta Cana Is Getting a Nonstop Air France Flight From Paris This Winter
Caribbean Journal
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August 23, 2025
For years, Punta Cana has been one of the most coveted getaways in the Caribbean — but this winter, it’s going to feel a little closer to Europe. Air France is adding a new direct route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana, bringing...
Unrestrained Child Found During Drug Arrest of Wanted Woman in Calvert County
Southern Maryland News Net
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August 28, 2025
Martinique Tajaisha Logan, 34, of Capitol Heights Martinique Tajaisha Logan, 34, of Capitol Heights, was arrested on August 16, 2025, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of narcotics, packaging materials, and a child unrestrained in...
Martinique Defeats T&T 5–0 In Under-14 CFU Challenge
TTT Live Online
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August 19, 2025
A disappointing run in the Caribbean Football Union Under-14 Girls’ Challenge Series continued for Trinidad and Tobago’s High Performance Team, who suffered their third loss of the campaign. The team went down 5–0 to Martinique at the Larry Gomes...
Safe Spice of the Caribbean
Now Grenada
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August 21, 2025
by Senator the Honourable Adrian Thomas, Minister for Tourism, the Creative Economy, and Culture Grenada has once again proven that we are more than just the “Spice of the Caribbean,” we are the “Safe Spice of the Caribbean”. As we reflect on the...
Nude cruisers, beware: This is the one place on a ship where you can’t bare your butt, or anything else
New York Post
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August 21, 2025
They’re not pirates, but they’ll have to hide their booties while feasting on the high seas. Travel buffs who prefer vacationing in the buff can freely flaunt their flesh with Bare Necessities, a tourist company chartering nude cruises to exotic...
Grenada Tourism Authority to launch destination magazine
The Daily Herald
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Pure Grenada magazine. ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada--The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) announced the launch of a new, high-impact destination magazine to be created in partnership with international publishing house Greydoor Publishing. According to...
Over 20 cruise ships disrupted because of Hurricane Erin. Here are the changes so far
Cruise
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Guests on at least ten cruise ships have had their plans altered as Hurricane Erin barrels through the Atlantic Ocean. The itineraries range from short getaways to Bermuda to longer Caribbean voyages and even transatlantic crossings. Up until...
GDB vacancy: Technical Officer – Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA)
Now Grenada
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August 19, 2025
Climate Resilient Water Sector in Grenada (G-Crews) Project Challenge Fund for Agriculture (CFA) Grenada Development Bank (GDB) Request for Proposal Consultancy — Technical Officer Overview The Government of Grenada has received financing from the...
How to island-hop the Caribbean by ferry
Lonely Planet
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For most travelers out there, you're probably treating the Caribbean the way you think you're supposed to: fly in, park yourself on one island, fly out. Fragmented airlift and maddening routes, like flying back through Miami or San Juan to reach...
Miller finishes 14th in Jamaica
The Nassau Guardian
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Madison Miller, 10, recently became the youngest equestrian to compete for The Bahamas on the Caribbean equestrian circuit, riding in the inaugural Inter-Caribbean Show Jumping Challenge at St. Ann’s Polo Club in Drax Hall, Jamaica. The...
Impressive New Art Space in Town, with French-Caribbean Flavor
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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August 19, 2025
It is not often that Santa Barbara can celebrate a significant new development in the realm of fresh, new contemporary art spaces and faces, which makes the arrival of the Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery a cause for celebration amongst art aficionados...