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Seven Finalists Set to Compete in Miss District High Pageant
Seven girls and young women are preparing to compete in the finals of the Miss District High pageant, which takes place next week. The contestants, selected earlier this year following auditions in March, will take to the stage on August 16 at the...
Owner: Ninvalle Family
These Caribbean Adventures Go Beyond the Beach
Melt this winter’s chill with an Explora Journeys experience in some of the most culturally abundant and diverse islands of the Caribbean, which will welcome visitors with warmth and generosity. Aboard the luxury ship, relax poolside in a cabana,...
Owner: Greg Sullivan & Joe Diaz
French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris
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Euronews
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Large-scale protests in the French capital Paris turned ugly on Thursday afternoon, after a few dozen individuals clad in black attacked the police officers on site, who responded with teargas. Small pockets of demonstrators out of a crowd of tens...
Owner: Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
An immersive Caribbean and Creole food is coming to Brooklyn for the very first time this year
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Time Out
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When I ask you to think of Creole food, images of pink crawfish meat bubbling in stews and andouille-heavy gumbos may be the first thought to come to mind. But if you were to ask Fabrice Armand, he might point towards Haiti's “kreyol" food or how...
Owner: Peter Dubens
NBA Europe a ‘great avenue to grow the game of basketball’, says ex-NBA champion Ronny Turiaf
SINGAPORE – Nikola Jokic (Serbia), Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece), Luka Doncic (Slovenia) and Victor Wembanyama (France) are some of the leading lights of the National Basketball Association (NBA) today. But just two decades ago, players from...
Owner: Ong Beng Seng & Singaporean Government
French budget cut strikes turn violent as protesters and police clash in Paris
Large-scale protests in the French capital Paris turned ugly on Thursday afternoon, after a few dozen individuals clad in black attacked the police officers on site, who responded with teargas. Small pockets of demonstrators out of a crowd of tens...
Owner: Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
From Seed to Empire: Coffee and the Making of an Imperial Atlantic World
Illustration created by Brewminate with AI, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International license The eighteenth century was the crucible of coffee’s New World history. What began with a few transplanted seedlings...
Owner: Matthew A. McIntosh
France: Another Day of Strike—for What?
For the second time in eight days, the French have voiced their discontent with their leaders with a day of strikes and demonstrations following on from the Bloquons tout! (“Let’s block everything!”) movement launched on Wednesday, September 10th....
Owner: European Conservative Nonprofit Ltd
Kidjo and Ma’s “Sarabande Africaine” takes audiences on a global music celebration
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The Daily Californian
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World-renowned Grammy Award winners Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma returned to the Hearst Greek Theatre on Aug. 30, performing “Sarabande Africaine” alongside Thierry Vaton on piano, David Donatien on drums and special guest Sinkane as a part of Cal...
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French Government Collapses as National Budget Deficit Reaches Critical Levels
President Macron is facing growing pressure to call elections amid growing divisions within the political system Geostrategic Review France is grappling with a severe crisis in governance as repeated failures to address national problems have...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
Carnival Cruise Line is upgrading vacations from convenient ports
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AOL
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Shortly after revealing plans to offer more variety and choice for Texas cruisers for the 2027/2028 cruise season, Carnival Cruise Line is now confirming its commitment to three other U.S. home ports outside of Florida. Although cruises from...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
A guide to Grenada
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Lonely Planet
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For travelers who haven't explored the Caribbean yet, picking a destination can be daunting. But Grenada – a beautiful island roughly 100 miles north of South America, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, should be high up on your...
Owner: Ric Elias
Thinking of Studying in Grenada? Here Are the Five Must-Know Facts for African Students
Johannesburg, 27 July 2025: As more students from Africa explore opportunities to study in Grenada, West Indies, many have questions about life on the island. As the southernmost island of the Windward Islands, Grenada consists of Grenada and its...
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SPEECH: Why We Use Violence, Frantz Fanon, 1960
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Black Agenda Report
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“This violence of the colonial regime…irreparably provokes the birth of an internal violence in the colonized people.” Frantz Fanon was born in Fort-de-France, Martinique on July 20, 1925. To mark the centenary of the birth of this great...
Owner: Margaret Kimberley
In conversation | On konpa’s 70th, legend reflects on the genre’s rise from Haiti to the globe
Overview: Haitian music legend Jean Yves "Fanfan" Joseph walks us through konpa’s evolution, from its birth in Haiti to its global reach—and current challenges. A founding member of the iconic Tabou Combo, Joseph offers both a personal and...
Owner: HaitiNex Media Group
A journey of friendship and cooperation: Farewell message from H.E. Wei Hongtian, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to...
Dear brothers and sisters of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, it is with both sad and sweet emotion that I am about to end my tour of duty as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Grenada,...
Owner: Impact Printers Grenada Ltd.
Dominica Festivals Commission recently announced Vybz Kartel as headliner for WCMF 2025
Dancehall Titan Vybz Kartel is officially set to headline the 25th Anniversary of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) this year. The information was revealed during Dominica Festivals Facebook post this week. This year’s festival is scheduled...
Owner: Timothy Durand
Paradise with Perks: What It’s Really Like Living in St. Lucia in 2025
Nestled in the eastern Caribbean, St. Lucia is more than just a tropical paradise for tourists—it’s becoming a hotspot for expats, retirees, and international investors. With stunning beaches, a laid-back lifestyle, and growing economic...
Owner: Aaron Jackson