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CWI supports grassroots cricket with Coach Training Program
The equipment for a cricket match. Photo via Getty Images Cricket West Indies (CWI) has commenced a second round of essential coaching courses across the Leeward Islands and St. Vincent, aiming to strengthen the pipeline of Caribbean cricket...
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What India can learn from Maldives’ parent-to-child triple elimination of diseases
On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization announced that the Republic of Maldives had become the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation,...
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High tides raise flood risk in Carolinas as tropical storms churn in Atlantic and Pacific
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Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and watch for Antigua discontinued
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and Anguilla, as well as the Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Montserrat. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical...
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Tracking Tropical Storm Jerry and Subtropical Storm Karen in the Atlantic
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The Weather Authority is continuing its coverage of Tropical Storm Jerry and Subtropical Storm Karen in the northern Atlantic Ocean. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. Friday update, Jerry is moving toward the northwest at nearly...
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Tropical Storm Jerry Prompts Warnings for Northern Leeward Islands
BASSETERRE – The governments of Antigua and Barbuda, France, and Sint Maarten have issued Tropical Storm Warnings for Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, and Sint Maarten as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches the northern Leeward Islands. These...
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Dominica amongst four to join regional fisheries group
From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the CRFM Agreement en bloc (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources,...
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Tropical Storm Jerry prompts watches in the Caribbean
[NYTimes] Tropical storm watches were in effect across the Caribbean early Wednesday, as officials warned of heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf in the coming days as Tropical Storm Jerry moves northwest across the Atlantic. The storm, the...
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CWI takes coaching clinic across region this month
BASCOMBE...by equipping coaches with the right tools and knowledge, we are creating a more inclusive and sustainable cricket pathway. ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — In a major push to strengthen the pipeline of Caribbean cricket talent, Cricket West...
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CWI CEO Urges Tourism Sector To Support West Indies Cricket
Cricket West Indies Chief Executive Officer Chris Dehring has called on the Caribbean’s tourism sector to share greater responsibility for the sport’s sustainability, saying it continues to benefit financially from cricket without offering...
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4 Caribbean countries sign the CRFM Agreement
CRFM Executive Director, Dr. Marc Williams (center), welcomes the decisive move by Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat to formalize their membership in the CRFM (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Saint...
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Tropical Storm Watch Possible for Antigua Later Tonight
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Barbuda and Anguilla. The government of France has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for St. Barthelemy and St. Martin. The government of Sint Maarten has issued a Tropical...
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SKNFA’S MAKEDA WOODS PARTICIPATES IN FIFA ESSENTIALS CLUBMANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Basseterre, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) proudly announces that Makeda Woods, Club Licensing & Insurance Manager, has successfully completed the FIFA Essentials Club Management Workshop, hosted by the Anguilla...
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New Flights Launching From 3 U.S. Cities To Lesser-Known Caribbean Paradise
Take it from someone who just visited St. Lucia for the first time that every island is definitely not a stone's throw away. Close proximity is one key reason islands like Jamaica and The Bahamas are so hugely popular, and Cuba would be too if it...
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‘Diwali in Delhi is unforgettable — city comes alive with lights, energy’ :
A public servant for 25 years, Christina Scott is currently the Minister and Deputy High Commissioner to India at the British High Commission. She has been living in Delhi ever since she took charge of the position in October 2022. Scott loves the...
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Caribbean Fisheries Mechanism pens agreement with OECS, UWI
H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS (left), with Dr. Marc Williams, Executive Director of the CRFM Secretariat, at the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding during CWA 2025 (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and...
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These are the Caribbean’s most amazing hotels, according to our experts
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The good news is that all 30 island states and territories scattered across this balmy region have superb hotels aplenty. It doesn’t matter whether you’re seeking beach bliss, family fun, rainforest adventures or sublime slumber in a four-poster...
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Large and dangerous swells continue to head our way, warnings and Advisories issued
High Surf Warning to Continue until Monday, Advisory until Tuesday for Antigua Urgent – Marine Weather Message High Surf Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 2:30 pm Saturday 04 October 2025 …High surf warning for the British Virgin...
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CRFM inks new accords with OECS, The UWI
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) sealed its first bilateral accord with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The signing was executed during the Sixteenth Special Meeting of the CRFM...
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Talking the Tropics w/Mike: Jerry near the Caribbean islands... Karen forms NE Atlantic
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: Non-tropical or subtropical low pressure will develop east of Florida Friday then...
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