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Confronting Caribbean Obesity With Healing And Hope
St. Kitts Gazette
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June 25, 2025
By Suzette A. Henry News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. June 25, 2025: Along the sun-kissed shores of the Eastern Caribbean, a silent epidemic is growing. It threatens the future of our youth and the strength of our communities. Obesity,...
Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, proposes visa waivers for OECS officials
Premium Times
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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...
OAS SG outlines comprehensive financial reform strategy as Antigua and Barbuda praised for “excellent” hosting of landmark Assembly
The Antigua Observer
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July 1, 2025
By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) Ambassador Albert Ramdin unveiled his multi-pronged approach to addressing his organisation’s chronic financial crisis during Friday night’s...
Tinubu’s Saint Lucia visit rekindles ancestral ties
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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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...
We’re Africans, Most Of Us From Nigeria – Saint Lucia Senate President Tells Tinubu
The Will
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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...
Tinubu proposes visa waiver for OECS official passport holders as Nigeria, Saint Lucia establish diplomatic relations
New Mail
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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...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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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 Offers Visa Waivers For Caribbean States’ Passport Hol
The Nigerian Voice
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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...
UN Women to assist Grenada in revising child and elder care legislation and benefits
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
UN Women Photo | Ryan Brown 24 June 2025: The Cabinet of Grenada has approved UN Women-led support for the development of legislation addressing maternity leave, parental leave benefits, and other gaps related to the care of children and the...
President Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers for OECS Official Passport Holders
The News (Nigeria)
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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...
Rediscover us: Why the future of Caribbean Tourism is Caribbean people
The Antigua Observer
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June 23, 2025
- Advertisement - By Algernon Watts “The Caribbean is not just a destination—it’s a mirror. In rediscovering its shores, we rediscover ourselves: our resilience, our rhythm, and the roots we forgot we had.” When was the last time you truly...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for OECS official passport holders
Eagle Online
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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...
Tinubu proposes visa waivers for eastern Caribbean states
Punch
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June 30, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Monday formally announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. He described the development as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between us,”...
More Loss, More Damages: Africa in the Green Transition
Africa is a country
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What is the green in the green transition? Between September 4 and 6, 2023, the first Africa Climate Summit was held in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by the African Union. Bringing Nairobi to a standstill, this convening was choreographed as a media...
How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
AOL
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The USVI and BVI are home to world-famous beaches, water sports, and the freshest seafood. Photograph by Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock PhotoBoasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the...
U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
National Geographic
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Boasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the globe. Blue-green waves as clear as glass shimmer and dance, revealing a sprawling underwater ecosystem that weaves its way through...
These 6 Adorable Puppies Were Set on Fire Inside a Box — Their Miraculous Rescue Will Make You Cry Happy Tears
AOL
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The Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) has witnessed all manner of animal cruelty cases before. But just recently, they handled what they now consider one of the worst cases they’ve ever dealt with. A couple of days ago, HSBC was notified of...
Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...
Nigeria wants to nurture seeds of solidarity with OECS region
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressing a joint sitting of the St. Lucia Parliament on Monday (Photo: CMC) CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday laid the “seeds of solidarity” with the Organisation of...