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Baku to host international conference on Guadeloupe’s struggle for decolonization
Baku will host an international thematic conference titled “Towards the Decolonization of Guadeloupe: Challenges and Perspectives” dedicated to Guadeloupe, a French overseas department long subjected to colonial policies, Azernews reports, citing...

Baku to host conference on decolonization of Guadeloupe
Baku, which has increasingly become a center for global decolonization dialogues, will host an international thematic conference titled “Towards the Decolonization of Guadeloupe! Challenges and Perspectives”, dedicated to the French overseas...

OECS Commission announces geothermal study tour to Guadeloupe: A step towards sustainable energy
The OECS Commission has announced the commencement of a pivotal study tour to Guadeloupe, focusing on geothermal energy development. This initiative underscores the OECS’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and strengthening...

French-Caribbean restaurant in P.E.I. earns $10K grant from DoorDash
Valéry Ladrezeau travelled a long way to P.E.I. from a small chain of islands in the Caribbean, but now that he's here, he wants to nurture both his restaurant and Islanders' appreciation of his cuisine. He recently got some help in doing that...

Roaming Charges: Heckuva Job, Puppy Slayer!
Central Texas floods. Still from video posted to X. “Ignorance might be bliss for the ignorant, but for the rest of us it’s a right fucking pain in the arse.” – Ricky Gervais While offering his “thoughts and prayers” for the families of those...

Horrifying Texas flood before-and-after images show devastating damage at Camp Mystic, where girls, campers were swept away
Devastating new satellite images reveal the extent of the Texas floods destruction at Camp Mystic and all along the Guadeloupe River. Aerial photographs of the Christian girls’ summer camp that bore the brunt of Friday’s flooding show trees swept...

Scientists discover world’s rarest blood group, found in just one person
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‘Unfathomable loss’ as flash floods sweep through Christian summer camp in Texas
THE Episcopal diocese of West Texas has set up an emergency fund to support flood-relief efforts in Kerr County, where 27 children and counsellors at a long-established Christian summer camp on the banks of the Guadeloupe River are confirmed to...
How Will TRADITOUR 2025 Boost Dominica’s Regional Reputation?
TRADITOUR 2025 will significantly boost Dominica’s regional reputation by positioning the island as a key hub for Caribbean maritime culture and sustainable tourism. Hosting the race’s starting point for the first time, Dominica welcomes over 400...

Five bid for St Kitts geothermal project
The St Kitts-Nevis government says it has received five bids from internationally recognised firms for the production drilling phase for the twin-island Federation’s geothermal power project. Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, in a nationwide radio...

Meteorologists debunk 'cloud seeding conspiracy theorists'
(The Center Square) – Several online pundits and “influencers” continue to claim that excessive rainfall and flash flooding in Texas was caused by weather manipulation and cloud seeding operations. Meteorologists overwhelmingly reject these...

Asking questions about the Texas flood response isn’t politicizing a tragedy
This is an adapted excerpt from the July 9 episode of “All In with Chris Hayes.” I’m sorry, but there are times when a tragedy needs to be “politicized.” Things can go wrong at any time, and disaster can strike anywhere. The whole point of...

Two brothers in miracle escape from Texas floods after they swam for their lives as water reached top bunk in camp cabin
TWO brave young brothers have told of their gutsy escape from the Texas floods - which have killed at least 50 and left dozens missing. Piers and Ruffin Boyett were asleep in the cabin at Camp La Junta on the bank of the Guadeloupe River when it...

USA men's soccer vs. Mexico in Gold Cup Final: How to watch Sunday
It all comes down to this. It's the United States Men's National Team versus Mexico in the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Final. The USMNT took care of business with a 2-1 win over Guatemala in the semifinals, with midfielder Diego Luna scoring two goals...

Documentary '76 Days Adrift' set for Cinema Worcester screening
The new documentary '76 Days Adrift' will be shown by Cinema Worcester July 10 to 13. The film recounts Steven Callahan's 76 days in a life raft on the Atlantic Ocean after his sloop sank in 1982. Callahan says the experience helped him connect to...
St. Kitts and Nevis announces opening of bids for geothermal energy production
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission is pleased to announce another major milestone in the region’s sustainable energy journey: the official opening of bids for the production drilling phase for the St. Kitts and Nevis...

Eagle Bluff Summer Camp explains disaster protocol following Camp Mystic tragedy
FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn. (KTTC) – On Jul. 4, floods in Texas took more than two dozen lives at Camp Mystic and more than 100 lives near the area as of Tuesday. Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency planning just two days before the...

‘Gwada Negative’: New Blood group discovered in France in rare genetic find
PARIS – A stunning medical revelation that could reshape future of blood transfusion, as researchers in France uncovered previously unknown and ultra-rare blood group, officially named ‘Gwada negative’. The rare find is said to be a...

St Kitts opens bids for geothermal energy production
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission is pleased to announce another major milestone in the region’s sustainable energy journey: the official opening of bids for the production drilling phase for the St. Kitts and Nevis...
Launch of the OHADAC–CARO Project Under the Auspices of the INTERREG VI Caribbean Programme (2021–2027)
The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO) and the ACP Legal Association have organised the official launch ceremony of the OHADAC–CARO project under the auspices of the new INTERREG VI Caribbean programme (2021–2027). The event will be held at...