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Tinubu Proposes Visa Waivers As Nigeria, Saint Lucia Establish Diplomatic Ties
African Examiner
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July 1, 2025
Posted by African Examiner Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern...
Women's soccer at Euro 2025 aims for global impact
The Lewistown Sentinel - Pennsylvania
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Spanish head coach Montserrat Tome Vazquez, rear center, gestures during the training session of the Spanish women's national football team in Lausanne, Switzerland, Monday, June 30, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025. (Cyril...
Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...
Wetin be di Scholarship opportunity wey Tinubu wan give Carribbean students for Nigeria University
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Nigeria President Bola Tinubu don announce scholarship opportunities for Nigerian universities for students wey dey come from di Organisation for Eastern Carribbean States (OECS). According to di statement wey im make for joint statement wit di...
The PP congress deepens Alejandro Fernández's loneliness: "He has been a victim of his own strategy."
Ara
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July 7, 2025
Alejandro Fernández had his moment of glory at the PP congress when it became known the amendment he presented to rule out any pact between the PP and Junts and the pro-independence partiesHowever, the negotiation with the state leadership ended...
BVI and other overseas territories miss final deadline for anti-corruption measure
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
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In 2020, the UK government ordered its overseas territories to introduce publicly accessible beneficial ownership registers (known as PARBOs). The aim was to ensure anyone with a legitimate interest – such as journalists, NGOs or financial crime...
Nigeria establishes diplomatic ties with St. Lucia
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 1, 2025
‘Most St. Lucian former slaves were Nigerians’ President Bola Tinubu announced, yesterday, the establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia, describing it as a “symbolic bridge that will provide a gateway in fostering closer ties between...
Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
Tinubu Seeks Visa Waivers For OECS Officials, Deepens Ties With Saint Lucia
The Will
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June 30, 2025
June 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States as part of Nigeria’s efforts to foster stronger ties with the region. Tinubu...
Melvin Village Church Fair and Auction planned for Saturday, July 12
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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MELVIN VILLAGE — The 73rd Melvin Village Church Fair and Auction will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a live auction beginning at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds support the numerous outreach and service ministries of MVCC. This...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...
Aviation Sector Urges EU to Enforce Airport Noise Rules
Greek Travel Pages
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June 19, 2025
Europe’s airports and airlines have issued a joint warning against politically driven airport operating restrictions that sidestep EU law — calling on the European Commission and Member States to enforce established noise management standards or...
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
The Grenada Boys’ Secondary School and the debate over Secondary Education in Grenada, 1885-1946 – Part VII
The New Today Grenada
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June 28, 2025
The time has come when the question of a Government school for girls, properly staffed and equipped, must be faced by the community.” The debate over the examination results and the state of the secondary schools continued for more than a month....
Spain’s leader sticks by decision to break with Nato on defence spending
The Irish News
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June 26, 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez walked away from this week’s Nato summit with an opt-out from spending more on defence as well as fresh threats of tariffs from US President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the progressive Spanish leader stuck by...
Spain’s leader sticks by decision to break with NATO spending goal despite Trump tariff threats
myMotherLode - California
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June 26, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez walked away from this week’s NATO summit with an opt-out from spending more on defense. He also left with fresh threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the progressive...
Spain’s leader sticks by decision to break with NATO on spending despite Trump tariff threats
SRN News
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June 26, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez walked away from this week’s NATO summit with an opt-out from spending more on defense. He also left with fresh threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. On...
ST. KITTS & NEVIS NOW HAS THE HIGHEST VAT RATE IN THE OECSECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Reversal of VAT Cut Places Increased Pressure on Households and Businesses
Times Caribbean
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July 5, 2025
— By Times Caribbean News BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — St. Kitts and Nevis now holds the distinction of having the highest Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), standing at 17%, according to the latest...
Tinubu to embark on weeklong official visit, vacation in Saint Lucia from June 28
The Cable
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June 17, 2025
President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for official engagements and private leisure time. Philip J. Pierre, the Caribbean prime minister, announced the trip at a pre-cabinet press briefing on Monday,...
Draft legislation for establishment of Eastern Caribbean CBI/CIP regulator now available for public comment
Dominica News Online
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July 4, 2025
ECCB press release - Friday, July 4th, 2025 at 9:00 AM The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has published the draft legislation for the establishment of a regional regulator for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) – the Eastern...