Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

French tennis star Monfils says 2026 will be final year on tour

French tennis star Gael Monfils announced on Wednesday that he will quit the international circuit at the end of the 2026 season. The 39-year-old made the declaration on social media. "The opportunity to turn my passion into a profession is a...

Our favourite cruise lines to explore the Caribbean with

The Caribbean is made for cruising. Its year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, diverse islands and fun onshore activities have mass appeal, so almost all of the major cruise lines spend time in the Caribbean each year. Larger ships visit the...

This Island Was Just Named the Safest Country in the Caribbean for Low Crime and Calm Beaches

Personal safety in a country is important to understand before taking any vacation, and a new report spotlights how some Caribbean countries are safer than others. Anguilla, with its many beaches and bustling culinary scene, has earned new...

Caribbean Global Awards 2025: Top 30 People’s Choice Leaders Announced 

Key personalities on the list included Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Trinidad and Tobago PM), Dickon Mitchell (Grenada PM), Mark Brantley (Nevis Premier), and more. The 2025 People Choice Leaders List has been announced by Caribbean Global Awards. The...

The Saint-Pierre, Martinique Doomsday—and the One Man Who Survived

Dylan Thuras: Hey, Baudelaire, how’s it going? Baudelaire Ceus: How you doing, Dylan? Dylan: I’m good. You’re in the studio. It’s fun to see you in the like real recording studio. Baudelaire: Yeah, you know, it’s nice to come into the city, feel...

EU personal data protection rules affect economic and financial players in Dominica and the wider Caribbean

Paid Post - Marcia B Moulon Esq. - Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 9:35 AM In general, the proverbial “man in the street” outside of the European Union, would not think of privacy and its effect in their daily lives and day to day legal, social,...

Saint Lucia emerges as a leader in authentic, nature-focused Caribbean tourism

8 October 2025 Saint Lucia is emerging as a key player in the Caribbean’s changing tourism landscape, tapping into rising demand for authentic, immersive, and sustainable travel. Tourists enjoy the lush landscapes of Saint Lucia Often called the...

Profiles in power: A look at Saint Lucia’s election frontrunners

By: Keryn Nelson and Josiah St. Luce As Saint Lucia prepares for another election season, the contest is once again shaping up as a battle between two familiar faces: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, leader of the ruling Saint Lucia Labour Party...

Transat Café L'or reflects an economic dynamism

by Transat Café L'OR 6 Oct 03:35 PDT 26 October 2025 With a new identity, loyal partners, and an increased budget, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie is strengthening its profile as it takes on the name of France's favorite coffee brand. It...

Secret mining studies and private deals: is a new gold rush quietly starting in El Salvador?

Set off the main road through San Isidro, El Salvador, an old gate sits locked by a chain. Across its rusted metal wire mesh are emblazoned the words: “Private property, entry forbidden.” A bus stop outside is covered with faded black and yellow...

Latest Creole HeartBeat issue released just in time for World Creole Music Festival 2025

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 3:53 PM Creole HeartBeat WCMF25 cover. Photo: Creole HeartBeatCreole HeartBeat has unveiled its 25th Anniversary Special Edition Magazine, released in perfect synchronization with Night One of...

Countdown to the Transat Café L'OR is on

by Francesca Clapcich 24 Oct 09:44 PDT Italian-American professional offshore sailor Francesca Clapcich is set to become the first American woman to take on the notoriously challenging double-handed race, the Transat Café L'OR. Clapcich and her...

The Blackwashing of Britain

Of all the famous ‘conspiracy theories,’ the Great Replacement (that white populations in Western countries are being systematically replaced by non-white immigrants) is arguably the most well-known. I have always been reluctant to entertain it,...

Carnival returning to year-round Mobile cruising

Carnival Cruise Line's next wave of 2027/28 deployments includes the return of year-round sailings from Mobile, expanding capacity there with a Conquest-class ship for the first time. Beginning May 15, 2027, Carnival Valor will offer varied six-...

How This “Paris of the Caribbean” Forged a Unique Bond With the United States

The town of St. Pierre, in northern Martinique, is world-famous for the appalling tragedy that took place here on May 8, 1902, when an eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the urban area and killed nearly 30,000 people. This marked the end of the...

9th France–Saint Lucia Joint Security Commission Strengthens Bilateral Security Ties

- Advertisement - Saint Lucia – The 9th Meeting of the Joint Security Commission between France and Saint Lucia was held in Castries from 30 September to 1 October 2025. On the Saint Lucia side, the session was chaired by the Prime Minister, the...

9th France–Saint Lucia Joint Security Commission Meeting

The 9th Meeting of the Joint Security Commission between France and Saint Lucia was held in Castries from 30 September to 1 October 2025. On the Saint Lucia side, the session was chaired by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Philip J. Pierre, and...

A Working Government’s Achievements- Part 2

In the four years since it came into office in July 2021, the St. Lucia Labour Party administration of Philip J Pierre has proven to be one of the most productive and progressive governments in St. Lucian history, rolling out initiative after...

Antigua to Host 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship

The Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) is excited to announce that it will host the 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC), sanctioned by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), from October 24–26, 2025. This premier dinghy regatta will gather the...