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This is how we got to the international political crisis, and is there a way out?
733 days since 7/10: The past two years have been among the most turbulent in the history of the State of Israel. The dramatic events of October 7, 2023 initially produced an unprecedented wave of sympathy and embrace for Israel and Israelis after...
Economy ‘to grow slower’
Barbados’ economy is expected to slow to 2.0 per cent growth in 2026 and 2027, marking the end of its strong post-pandemic rebound and a move towards steadier, slower expansion. The forecast, from the World Bank’s Latin America And The Caribbean...
Princess Kate's 'refreshing' autumnal makeover in flared Victoria Beckham suit
The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she arrived at Home-Start Oxford on Thursday, and didn't she look chic? Kate, 43, opted for a monochrome moment in an earthy khaki shade and looked wonderful. The anchor of her look was her wonderful...
Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates Sharjah International Film Festival
During the opening ceremony, His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah honored a group of artists with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UAE and Gulf level. The awards were received by Emirati actor Abdullah Saleh and Saudi actor Abdul Mohsen...
Ken Silverstein and the Business of Energy Journalism in a Changing World
Ken Silverstein has built his career as a journalist covering of some of the most pressing issues of our time. His reporting has spanned global energy developments, climate concerns, and international economics, earning him recognition as one of...
Caye Caulker Voters Head to the Polls in Historic Cannabis Referendum
1,454 registered voters on the island of Caye Caulker are eligible to cast their vote in a first-time referendum being held only on the island. The referendum is championed by Councillor Ilya Rosado, one of seven members who ran an independent...
International News: Florida farmers face worker shortage as fewer migrants apply for H-2A visas
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 9:49 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Florida farmers are warning of potential crop losses as fewer migrant workers apply for H-2A visas this season, Fox 13 reports. The state’s $132 billion agriculture...
Budna and the democratic state’s nightmare
By Colin Hyde I think you remember the Dean Barrow quote, that politicians campaign in poetry, govern in prose. The US media says that the phrase originated with one of their politicians, Mario Cuomo, but we can’t trust these Americans on...
Caye Caulker Residents Rally for “Hope Not Dope” Ahead of Referendum Vote
On Saturday, the residents of Caye Caulker gathered in support of the HOPE NOT DOPE! Rally to REGISTER A no vote for tomorrow’s referendum on La Isla Carinosa. LJay Wade was in Caye Caulker for the rally. LJ Wade, Love Reporter: On Saturday, the...
One spot being watched in the Southwestern Gulf
One spot being watched in the Southwestern Gulf The NHC is watching an area of interest with a low chance of development in the Gulf. JUST KIND OF MUGGY OUTSIDE. YOU KNOW WHAT, FOLKS ON THE NORTH SHORE REALLY SAW THE FOG OUT THERE THIS MORNING,...
Delaware State University Sets New Enrollment Record
Delaware State University has set another record for enrollment with more than 6600 students now attending the University – the fourth out of the last five years. This year’s enrollment is set to grow more than 2% year-over-year. DSU’s enrollment...
Friends for Conservation and Development joins San Jose Succotz library in 13th Anniversary celebration
Views: 21 Views: 21 Posted: Monday, October 6, 2025. 9:11 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) joined the San Jose Succotz community in celebrating the 13th anniversary of the San Jose Succotz Library, inaugurated...
Homecoming Week Kicks Off as Delaware State University Projects Another Record Enrollment
As Delaware State University (DSU) celebrates Homecoming Week, it is also marking another milestone: a projected record enrollment for the fourth time in the past five years. According to preliminary reports, the University’s student population...
NUS-OceanX expedition sets sail to study largely unexplored part of the Indian Ocean
SINGAPORE – Researchers from Singapore, South-east Asia and the Pacific, and the United States set off on Oct 7 from the Marina at Keppel Bay to study a largely unexplored part of the eastern Indian Ocean, as part of the Republic’s commitment to...
Barbados PM welcomes non-Bajans, urges registration in key agencies
People moving to take advantage of the free movement initiative implemented by four Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries, are being asked to register with the various state agencies in the country they choose in an effort to ensure smooth...
Beach Weekly S15E7: The loss of The Nugget, sports highlights & more
statement by the CSULB Beach Shops on Sept. 29. Following the two-week closure after the recent power outage, many students were looking forward to basking in The Nugget. Coming to the end of September, we’ve seen our Long Beach State athletes...
Thorne: Mottley oversteps authority
Anyone entering Barbados, thinking they are doing so as part of the CARICOM Full Free Movement initiative, may unwittingly be doing so under false pretences, says Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne. During a media conference yesterday in the office of...
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Embarks on Repositioning Cruise to Miami
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth recently embarked on a repositioning cruise to PortMiami via the Panama Canal. Ahead of its first winter season in the Caribbean, the vessel is offering a 21-night itinerary that departed from Seattle on Sept. 25, 2025....
President Ali needs to prove that Sartre was right
MOHAMED Irfaan Ali, I predicted, will eclipse Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham as the definitive leader of Guyana. I believe that legacy is being shaped at the moment, and there will be an explosive transformation of Guyana under his leadership by...
This New Train Is Making It Easier to Explore Remote Corners of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula—How to Visit
Dawn was breaking over the lagoon when I looked down and saw one of the oldest life forms on earth. It wasn’t much to look at. Lumpy, white, and sitting just below the surface of the water, it resembled an overgrown cauliflower. But its appearance...