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OECS and CDB Conclude Enhanced Poverty Assessment Project
Discover Montserrat
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August 12, 2025
Montserrat was represented by Dr Ingrid Buffonge, Minister of Health and Education and Teresena Fergus, Director of Social Services, at the recent regional conference marking the conclusion of the Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment (eCPA)...
These 3 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Diabetes Risk by 31%
SciTechDaily
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August 28, 2025
A large international study led by Harvard and Spanish researchers suggests that pairing a Mediterranean-style diet with calorie reduction, moderate exercise, and professional support can significantly lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Credit:...
Results from ECCB Netball tournament
Nevis Pages
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August 27, 2025
The results of the recent matches of the 5th ECCB International Netball Series are as follows: Antigua and Barbuda – 50 Guyana – 10 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – 92 Montserrat – 10 Barbados 65 Anguilla 27 SVG 92 Montserrat 10 SVG 57 Dominica...
Saint Lucia stuns tournament favourites, halts Antigua and Barbuda’s dominant run
CNC 3
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August 27, 2025
ST GEORGE’S – In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the tournament, Saint Lucia handed the previously unbeaten Antigua and Barbuda their first defeat of the fifth ECCB International Netball Series with a commanding 45-33 victory at...
Vincy Jewels wins Dominica, remains undefeated in ECCB netball series
St. Vincent Times
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August 27, 2025
St. Vincent and the Grenadines remained undefeated as they got past the Commonwealth of Dominica 57 – 40 on Tuesday night at the Tanteen Hard Courts, overcoming another hurdle on the pathway towards retaining their ECCB International Netball...
Saint Lucia’s Winning Streak Continues in ECCB Netball
St. Lucia Times
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August 27, 2025
Saint Lucia’s Piton Sparks got their third win in a row on Tuesday evening at the fifth Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) International Netball Series. Saint Lucia handed Antigua & Barbuda their first loss, 45-33, after the Antiguans had...
Saint Lucia ends Antigua and Barbuda’s unbeaten run at ECCB Netball Series
Antigua News Room
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August 27, 2025
Saint Lucia handed Antigua and Barbuda their first defeat of the 5th ECCB International Netball Series with a 45-33 win at the Tanteen Netball Court in St. George’s, Grenada. Antigua and Barbuda had opened the tournament strongly, beating Anguilla...
Vincy Jewels remains undefeated in Grenada
I Witness News
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August 27, 2025
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) remained undefeated as they got past Dominica 57 – 40 on Tuesday, overcoming another hurdle on the pathway towards retaining their ECCB International Netball Series title. The...
Sparks Make it 2-2 in ECCB Netball
St. Lucia Times
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August 26, 2025
Saint Lucia’s Piton Sparks continued their winning ways in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) International Netball Series on Monday, with wins over Montserrat and Dominica. The tournament got into its third day at the Tanteen Netball...
SVG wins second game in ECCB netball tournament
St. Vincent Times
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August 26, 2025
Vincy Jewels wins second game in regional netball tournament The ECCB International Netball Series defending champions St. Vincent and the Grenadines were pushed all the way by the Cayman Islands as the 2025 tournament entered its third day of...
Sparks Dominate Before Rain Halts ECCB Netball Opener
St. Lucia Times
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August 25, 2025
Saint Lucia’s opening game was abandoned prematurely, as the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) International Netball Series got underway in St George’s, Grenada. Rain and logistical issues have plagued the fifth annual edition of the...
Tourism Visionary Dr. Auliana Poon to Keynote CTO’s SOTIC 2025 in Barbados
I News Cayman
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August 30, 2025
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Dr. Auliana Poon at ITB Berlin this year RIDGETOWN, Barbados (August 29, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Dr. Auliana Poon, one of the world’s foremost authorities on...
A Labor of Love
Santa Fe New Mexican
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Terry Garcia and Joe Sweeney are in a room roughly the size of a kitchen near the sacristy, the room where vestments and religious objects are stored, and to the left of the altar inside the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. It’s a...
Andrea Bocelli — Singing to the Top
ABILITY Magazine
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Do you remember the moments in your life that shaped the person you are today? Where is your drive derived from? Andrea Bocelli has felt a connection to music for as long as he can remember. Singing lessons weren’t handed to Bocelli, he paid for...
With skepticism, a sweltering Europe surrenders to AC
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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Sofia Markopoulou, 87, of Athens, says air-conditioned rooms feel “unnatural,” like “living in an airplane.” Montserrat Pérez, a retired Spanish civil servant, believes the AC harms her health, leaving her throat “all irritated.” Francesco De...
Premier Defends Cultural Centre Renovation, Clarifies Use of Parliament Funds
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August 6, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has defended the government’s decision to repurpose allocated funds for a new parliament building to refurbish the Montserrat Cultural Centre, stressing the importance of using the funds before their expiration date. “The...
Premier Credits MUL Team, Outlines Steps to Improve Power Reliability
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August 6, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade has reiterated his government’s commitment to improving the reliability of Montserrat’s electricity supply, highlighting ongoing upgrades and recent developments at Montserrat Utilities Limited (MUL). “We had promised to...
Ministry of Agriculture Promotes Aquaculture at PRIME Expo
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August 5, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture is encouraging local farmers to dive into fish farming, showcasing tilapia and shrimp at the recent Produced in Montserrat Expo (PRIME) as part of efforts to strengthen the island’s food security. Tilapia on display at...
Justice Department Rolls Back the Educational Rights of Immigrants
Truthdig
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August 22, 2025
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. The Trump administration has quietly rescinded guidance spelling out the educational rights of the nation’s more than 5 million English...
South America Patrols Escalate as Destroyers Test Diplomacy and Deterrence
LatinAmerican Post
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August 22, 2025
Three U.S. Navy destroyers are moving toward South American waters with orders to directly interdict cartel traffickers. The deployment fuses counter narcotics with gunboat diplomacy and domestic politics—intensifying a fast-building confrontation...