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Looking for the perfect winter vacation? 4 reasons why Windstar Cruises should be on your short list
I get it. Life is a constant whirlwind with a billion things to do at home, at work and in our communities. If it feels like there's never enough time to get it all done, you're not alone. But let me share some words of wisdom: Pick something else...

ULP’s great day in parliament, Bad day for NDP
A GREAT DAY FOR ULP IN PARLIAMENT; BAD DAY FOR NDP On Monday September, 2025, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) again demonstrated in Parliament that it is a well-oiled political/governance machine of the highest quality. Yet again, too, the opposition...

Free movement among four Caribbean countries begins
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) – Free movement among nationals of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados, Dominica and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the St Vincent and the...

Watch the video - Buying necessities: What are the most unequal countries in Europe?
Published on 01/10/2025 - 12:30 GMT+2 The latest Eurostat data on the products and services people can afford to buy tells a story of two Europes. Around 27.5 million European Union citizens live in conditions of severe deprivation, whether social...

Free movement among SVG, Barbados, Belize begins
Free movement among nationals of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Barbados and Belize came into effect on Wednesday, two days after a law facilitating such movement was passed in the Vincentian Parliament. Dominica is also part of the...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – September 29, 2025
September 29, 2025 Ready, Set, SOTIC — Barbados takes the stage Barbados is buzzing — SOTIC 2025 has arrived! From September 30 to October 3, the Caribbean Tourism Organization will chart the future of regional tourism at the annual State of the...


Lost in Space: The Limits of Geolocation in a Satellite-Connected World
“Where are you?” is not an easy question to answer on the Internet. The telephone system’s address plan embedded a certain amount of physical location information in the fixed-line network, and a full E.164 telephone number indicated your location...

Ten amazing ways to discover the Caribbean’s natural treasure Dominica
Birdwatching. With no land-based predators, Dominica is a birdwatcher’s paradise, home to about 200 exotic species. Spot the rare Sisserou parrot - the island’s proud flag bearer - and the endemic Jaco parrot. Jewel-like hummingbirds flit...

EXPLORA JOURNEYS REVEALS NEW JOURNEYS COLLECTION, SEPTEMBER 2027 TO MAY 2028, MARKING DEBUT IN ASIA
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today unveiled its highly anticipated 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, a bold and expansive portfolio of experiences across five continents. At the heart of this collection...

Rebels and radicals: the story behind Buffalo's most enduring images
In 1985, London was in the grip of an underground creative revolution. Dilapidated squats were occupied by artists, anarchic club nights were being thrown by performers like Leigh Bowery, and designers like Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano were...

Air France Announces New Flights to Phuket and Punta Cana
Air France will expand its long-haul network with new flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phuket, Thailand, starting 27 November 2025, and a seasonal service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, beginning 13 January 2026. The announcement was...

How to pick the Caribbean cruise for YOU - from adults-only sailings to the best family-friendly voyages
Caribbean cruises are as varied as the sun-drenched islands themselves, from party-ready mega ships to sleek sailing yachts. Think turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, rum cocktails – and the opportunity to hop between postcard-worthy...

Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes Sign Codeshare Agreement
Sponsored | Article continues below Martin Aeberli – Chief Commercial Officer, Caribbean Airlines [Photo Credit: The Org]Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes have announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement that is expected to help boost...

CAL, Air Caraïbes partner to go to France
News Paula Lindo An Hour Ago A Caribbean Airlines aircraft. - CARIBBEAN Airlines Ltd (CAL) passengers can now travel to Paris, France through the French Caribbean territories of Martinique or Guadeloupe using Air Caraïbes, after the two airlines...

Major UK mobile network giving customers free EU roaming in 2026 and 2027
Mobile firm offers free roaming - encompassing UK texts, calls and data - throughout 48 EU locations. Major UK mobile network giving customers free EU roaming in 2026 and 2027 A major UK mobile network has expanded its free roaming service. Tesco...

CAL blames crew, late planes for disruptions
Caribbean Airlines has blamed crew limits and late aircraft for a wave of cancellations and delays last week that upended travel plans for passengers across Trinidad and Tobago, St Lucia, and Guadeloupe. “Caribbean Airlines acknowledges that there...
Fashion meets purpose at Rotary’s Hats & Heels gala
KRISTY RAMNARINE kristy.ramnarine@cnc3.co.tt Fashion, entertainment, tea and community service took centre stage at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad when Rotary Trinidad and Tobago hosted its signature fundraising event, Hats &...

Major mobile network makes big update for anyone who uses their phone abroad
The mobile network allows for free roaming - including UK texts, calls and data - across 48 EU destinations and this deal had been due to come to an end in 2026 Make sure you're aware of roaming charges if you're planning a summer holiday(Image:...