Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Most Saint Lucian formerly enslaved people were Nigerians
Eagle Online
·
June 30, 2025
President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that most of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of...
Barcelona investigates street sweeper’s death as Spain trapped in heatwave
The Independent
·
July 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Tinubu makes new proposal for OECS official passport holders
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu said this...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic ties with St. Lucia
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 1, 2025
‘Most St. Lucian former slaves were Nigerians’ President Bola Tinubu announced, yesterday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between...
Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island Sees Kilos of Trash Removed in Cleanup
Tico Times
·
June 23, 2025
Twenty-five volunteers hauled 381 kilos of trash—mostly plastic bottles and tires—off Cocos Beach on Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island. The cleanup, set in the Gulf of Nicoya, shines a light on our country’s growing plastic pollution problem, with...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Saint Lucia has been hailed as a symbolic reunion of long-separated kin, as the Caribbean nation traced the roots of its enslaved ancestors back to Nigeria. Welcoming President Tinubu to a joint session of...
Queen Letizia Dazzles in Carolina Herrera
Town and Country Magazine
·
June 30, 2025
Queen Letizia sparkled, quite literally, thanks to the gold embroidery on the Carolina Herrera dress she wore over the weekend. The Spanish queen joined her husband, King Felipe, on Sunday, June 29 for a banquet hosting visiting heads of state at...
We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu
The Will
·
June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President of the Senate in Saint Lucia, Alvina Reynolds, has reaffirmed the deep ancestral and cultural ties between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, stating that most Saint Lucians have Nigerian roots. Speaking on Monday during a...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” Mr Tinubu stated this while...
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this...
President Tinubu Offers Visa Waivers For Caribbean States’ Passport Hol
The Nigerian Voice
·
President Bola Tinubu has offered visa waivers for official passport holders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as part of steps towards the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia. President Tinubu stated this...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
·
June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
President Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers for OECS Official Passport Holders
The News (Nigeria)
·
June 30, 2025
President Tinubu stated this while addressing a special joint session of the Senate and House of Assembly of Saint Lucia at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom * As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Relations President Bola Tinubu...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for OECS official passport holders
Eagle Online
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us.” President Tinubu stated this while...
Saint Lucia: Tinubu mulls visa waivers for Eastern Caribbean citizens
Daily Post
·
June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu formally announced on Monday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway to fostering closer ties between both nations.” President Tinubu stated...
Reimagining Caribbean Hospitality in the Age of Automation
Discover Montserrat
·
June 29, 2025
Automation is already reshaping the global hospitality industry, and the Caribbean is not exempt. But while automation offers opportunity, it also brings urgency because the forces driving it aren’t always aligned with our values. Large hotel...
SVG Air rolls out special summer fares
Searchlight
·
June 20, 2025
Press Release June 20, 2025 As the busy tourist season is approaching in the Caribbean, SVG Air is offering special fares for travellers seeking to travel from Barbados and Grenada to St Vincent and the Grenadines. The airline has invited everyone...
29 visa free countries for Indians in 2025
Conde Nast Traveller
·
June 16, 2025
The list of visa free countries for Indians has grown a little bit longer since 2024, and we couldn't be happier. No concrete plans and hoping for a last-minute getaway? A spanner in the works is usually visas, with long waiting times—stretching...
Press-Telegram softball Dream Team, athlete of the year 2025
Long Beach Press Telegram - California
·
June 18, 2025
PRESS TELEGRAM SOFTBALL DREAM TEAM 2025 PLAYER OF THE YEAR Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly, Junior Long Beach Poly’s Ki’ele Ho-Ching (16) is greeted by teammates after hitting an inside-the-park home run during the third inning of a high school...
Ambassador Cruise Line launches 2027/28 season
Seatrade Cruise News
·
June 26, 2025
Ambassador Cruise Line launched its 2027/28 bookings, running from March 24, 2027, through to April 14, 2028. Presented in a 116-page, A4 landscape glossy brochure, the new season features no-fly sailings from London Cruise Terminal, Newcastle,...