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From Tenerife to Oman: A look at the best options for your winter sun holiday this year
As autumn's chill sets in, the warmth of summer quickly becomes a distant memory. With the season now fully upon us, the urge to escape to sunnier climes for a holiday is strong. We've compiled some of the best options for winter breaks. These...

Where to book your winter sun holiday this year
With autumn in full swing, you might already be missing the warmth of the summer sun. These destinations offer pleasant winter sun temperatures, blue skies and equally blue seas. Mid-haul Muscat (and beyond) in Oman (Alamy Stock Photo) On the...

Boy's delight as he gets reply from message in bottle that floated 4,000 miles away
Harrison Mizen learned about the old-fashioned message in a bottle - in the most astonishing way(Image: Laura Mizen / SWNS) A British boy threw a message in a bottle into the North Sea - and got a reply after it floated 4,200 miles to the...

Dear Editor: “Evidence-based decision-making” can transform T&T from “underachievers’ paradise”
“[…] Now, Trinidad and Tobago is a shadow of its former self, undermined by a lack of innovative leadership, perceived corruption, crime, poor infrastructure and most of all, a culture that has transformed itself into rewarding mediocrity rather...

Nigeria seeks AfDB’s support on SAPZ, green legacy initiative
The Nigerian government has solicited the support of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in funding phase two of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the request during a bilateral meeting with...

The New ‘Mileage Run:’ How To Reach 2026 Delta Medallion Status With More Than Just Flights
A Galaxy Villa at Jade Mountain Resort in St. Lucia Jade Mountain With the fourth quarter of the year upon us, many SkyMiles members are looking at their loyalty accounts to determine how likely they are to hit their desired tier of elite status...

Youth Economy Agency ramps up support after early backlog
When the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) launched its grant programme three years ago, applications flooded in. With only two officers processing requests, the new agency quickly found itself overwhelmed, and some applicants were left waiting in...

Cedric Stephens | A new conversation on insurance
Concerned citizen John Mahfood put his money where his mouth is. He sponsored a half-page advertorial in this newspaper last Sunday to pose and answer a thought-provoking question: Can the Jamaican people survive another five years of no growth?...
US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World
Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...

Caribbean manufacturing sector poised for significant growth
THE region’s manufacturers’ associations are working on medium to long-term growth strategies that target an increase of up to 30 percent in that sector’s contribution to economic growth in their respective countries. The countries that are...
Voting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, our journey and responsibility
EDITOR: The right to vote in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), like across much of the Caribbean, was not freely given. It was won through centuries of resistance, advocacy, and reform. Under British colonial rule, voting was severely...

How to create affordable housing for more people, and make a whole city a sponge
A push for social housing tackles affordability and supply across the U.S. Affordable housing has historically been limited to low-income households, but new initiatives aim both for “permanent affordability” of properties and to serve more...

St. Kitts and Nevis signs agreement to form regulatory body to Strengthen CBI Programmes
Last Updated on September 25, 2025, 5:03 AM AST by Anthony Morris St Kitts and Nevis signed of a crucial agreement which will strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment Programmes. Five OECS member...
EAM Jaishankar hosts high-level meeting to strengthen Global South collaboration at UNGA
New York [US], September 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, focusing...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Hosts High-level Meeting to Strengthen Global South Collaboration at UNGA
New York [US], September 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, focusing...

OMYRA to Premiere at Caribbean Cinemas Next Month
. ‘OMYRA’, a psychological thriller written and directed by Elijah Anatole, is all set for its big screen debut. Born out of passion and urgency to tell a story that stems from biblical times, ‘OMYRA’ will premiere exclusively at Caribbean Cinemas...

OECS sets standards for CBI to safeguard its integrity
The Heads of Government of the participating Citizenship Investment Programmes of the Eastern Caribbean States today announced the signing of an agreement to further strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by...
I've been to 20 Caribbean islands. Here are 7 mistakes first-time visitors should avoid making.
After visiting 20 Caribbean islands, I've observed some common mistakes from first-time visitors.Mariette Williams The Caribbean is the perfect vacation destination for those looking for warm weather, endless beaches, and exciting activities on...

District Teacher of the Year: Dr. Jordan Jefferson, Manning High School
by Melissa Foust-McCoy The Manning Times is proud to conclude its award-winning series celebrating the outstanding educators who were named Clarendon County Teachers of the Year for 2025. Over the past several weeks, we have highlighted the...

Northern KwaZulu-Natal: Where history, culture and adventure live
HomeNewsAdvertorialNorthern KwaZulu-Natal: Where history, culture and adventure live AdvertorialBusinessSponsored 5 hours ago SPONSORED CONTENT 3 minutes read KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film invites South Africans and the world to head north – to...