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Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant scheduled for August 4, deets below
SKN News
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July 26, 2025
Last Updated on July 26, 2025, 12:12 AM AST by Anthony Morris The Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant 2025 is all set to bring the beauties from all over the region to the beautiful island of Nevis. The pageant will be hosted on Sunday August 4, 2025...
Caribbean Carnival: Spreading its Wings
Searchlight
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July 31, 2025
IT IS TRULY remarkable to witness the growth, development and spread of Carnival in the Caribbean from quite modest roots, combining the features of a primarily European festival, to a global exhibition with a distinct Caribbean brand and flavour....
VI Cadets in Dominica for Caribbean Cadet Camp
Virgin Islands News Online
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GRAND BAY, Dominica- A delegation representing the BVI Cadet Corps is currently in Dominica attending a two-week Caribbean Cadet Corps Camp. The camp, which began on July 19, 2025, at the Pierre Charles Secondary School in Grand Bay, Dominica, is...
Court win leaves only 64 countries that outlaw being gay
QNews
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July 30, 2025
The number of countries that criminalise homosexuality has dropped from 65 to 64 after the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court struck down the island of St Lucia’s colonial era laws against “buggery” and “gross indecency.” St Lucia is a former British...
ITB Berlin survey highlights global LGBTQ+ travel safety perceptions
Travel Daily News
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July 24, 2025
ITB Berlin, Diversity Tourism, and A3M launch first global LGBTQ+ travel safety survey, revealing gaps between legal rights and lived experiences. How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the...
Which Countries Do LGBTQ+ Travelers Feel Safe In? – Insights from ITB Berlin Research
Tornos News
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July 23, 2025
At a time when equality and inclusion are central to tourism discussions, ITB Berlin—the world’s leading travel trade show—conducted its first in-depth survey on the safety and social acceptance of LGBTQ+ travelers. In collaboration with Diversity...
Court strikes down nation of Saint Lucia’s homosexuality ban
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 30, 2025
Saint Lucia’s law banning homosexuality has been declared unconstitutional in a historic ruling by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. “This decision is deeply personal. For many years, we’ve worked to see the rights, lives, and dignity of LGBTQ+...
Dominica hosts Caribbean Cadet Camp and Commandants’ Conference for the first time
Dominica News Online
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July 19, 2025
Executive of the Dominica Cadet Corps: (l-r) backrow – Nathalie Walsh, Nazarine Gordon, front row – Colonel Raymond, Lt. Colonel Leon.For the first time in its history, Dominica will host the prestigious 38th Annual Association of Caribbean...
How Safe Is LGBTQ+ Travel in 2025? Risk map highlights global trends
FTN News
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July 23, 2025
The LGBTQ+ travel safety 2025 report shows a shifting global landscape where social acceptance, legal protections, and on-the-ground experiences vary drastically. The new survey released by ITB Berlin in collaboration with Diversity Tourism and...
ITB Berlin Survey Reveals Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Feel Safest
Hospitality Net
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July 23, 2025
How safe do LGBTQ+ people feel when travelling? Where is social acceptance most noticeable? For the first time, together with Diversity Tourism and A3M Global Monitoring, ITB Berlin has conducted a survey among queer travellers. While Canada and...
Dominica highlights Kalinago culture and climate advocacy during Harmony Summit led by King Charles III
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 10:21 AM Hon. Cozier Frederick (left) meets His Majesty King Charles IIIHonourable Cozier Frederick, Minister for Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment, and Constituency...
Honduras announces its candidate for head of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Dominica News Online
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July 30, 2025
Dominica News Online - Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 at 9:38 AM Honduran Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Laura Suazo, nominated for the position of IICA Director General, stands next to Foreign Minister Javier Bu Soto, who formalized the...
Queen of Carnival Kia Kirwan to Represent Antigua and Barbuda at Miss Caribbean Culture Pageant
Antigua News Room
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July 22, 2025
Queen of Carnival Kia Kirwan to Represent Antigua and Barbuda at Miss Caribbean Culture Pageant Less than 24 hours after being crowned Queen of Carnival 2025, Kia Kirwan is preparing to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Miss Caribbean Culture...
Saint Lucia decriminalises same-sex activity in historic ruling
Gay Times
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July 30, 2025
In a major win for LGBTQIA+ rights in the Caribbean, Saint Lucia’s law banning homosexuality has been declared unconstitutional. On Tuesday (29 July), Saint Lucia’s high court struck down colonial-era laws — “buggery” and “gross indecency” — found...
Dominica launches 25th World Creole Music Festival
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 15, 2025
Flyer promoting Dominica’s 25th World Creole Music Festival. Flyer courtesy Dominica Ministry of Tourism/DDA Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism and...
Dominica Police Report 11 Homicides So Far This Year
Antigua News Room
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July 15, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Dominica has recorded 11 homicides so far in 2025, with four involving firearms, according to Acting Chief of Police Lincoln Corbette. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Corbette said six of the cases...
Dominica Faces Surge; 11 Homicides Recorded This Year
Antigua.News
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July 15, 2025
In addition, law enforcement has confiscated 84 rounds of ammunition, 16 motorcycles, and made four arrests, along with seizing $15,000, three motor vehicles, and 1.1 kilograms of cocaine. Corbette highlighted that, throughout the year, a total of...
UNAIDS hails historic court ruling in St Lucia Decriminalising consensual same-sex relations
Antigua News Room
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July 30, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A milestone for human rights which accelerates access to HIV services, free from discrimination in the Caribbean which will advance efforts to end AIDS by 2030 UNAIDS celebrates the groundbreaking decision...
Comment on Flow Dominica introduces matched Internet speed to country by derp
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
Home >> News Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 11:12 AM Sharon JemmottFlow Dominica has become the first service provider on the island to introduce symmetrical (matched) internet speeds, offering both download and upload rates up...
Delegates arrive in Dominica for 53rd annual CPSA conference
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 6:00 AM CPSA AGM July 25, 2019The Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) has officially welcomed delegates to the island for the 53rd Annual Conference of the Caribbean Public Services Association...