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A dichotomy of emotions on 1 July

Now Grenada · July 1, 2025

by Dr Neals J Chitan For the past 42 years, 1 July — Canada Day celebrations — with its Maple Leaf red and white flag fluttering joyously in the wind has held a special place in my heart as a Canadian citizen. However, as a Grenadian citizen, that...

Every player from Europe’s top-five leagues available for free in summer of 2025

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole takes a look at every player from Europe’s top-five leagues (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) who is available for free following the expiration of their contracts on June 30. Whether they have celebrated a title triumph,...

Arrest Log: Week of June 23-29

The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia ·

The following arrest bookings were listed in the Coweta County Jail. The arresting departments are noted: Coweta County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), Coweta Probation (CPRB), Child Support (CLDS), Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), Drug Enforcement Agency...

France's Favourite Village 2025: when and how to tune in

The Connexion · July 1, 2025

We look at the shortlist of 14 villages vying to win the title in tomorrow's (July 2) television announcement Discover the winner of France's Favourite Village (le village préféré des Français) 2025 as voted by the public (pictured, clockwise from...

Ghana’s Dannabang Kuwabong and Trin...

SKNVibes ·

SIMPSON BAY, St. Martin (June 29, 2025) — Professor Dannabang Kuwabong, and kaisonian Eric “Pink Panther” Taylor, received the Presidents’ Award at the 22nd edition of the St. Martin Book Fair on June 7, 2025. “The Presidents’ Award is the final...

Reflections from the UN Oceans Conference 2025

CIVICUS ·

Geneva 26 June 2025 CIVICUS works to facilitate the meaningful participation of civil society in global decision-making spaces. Most recently, we supported Laurent Cypria, an activist from Martinique, to attend the 2025 UN Oceans Conference in...

8 Safest Places To Travel To In The Caribbean

Savannah Herald - Georgia · July 1, 2025

Source: Melanie Hobson / EyeEm / Getty When most people think of the Caribbean, they imagine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a laid-back lifestyle. And while the region is known for its breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality, safety is...

Cruise Only Fares Now Include Drink Packages on Caribbean Cruises

Cruise Fever · July 1, 2025

A cruise line is offering a special promotion where their “Cruise Only” fare will include free drink packages on cruises to the Caribbean. From now through August 29, 2025, Costa Cruises is offering a complimentary beverage package upgrade on...

Louverture Films To Develop ‘Black Caesar’s Revenge’ Film Alongside Audio & Anime Series

Deadline · July 1, 2025

Indie outfit Louverture Films (Nickel Boys) will partner with Cinewax Films and USC Media to develop an audio series, animé series and feature film based on the Black Caesar’s Revenge story. Joslyn Barnes of Louverture joins Jean A. Fall of the...

Wetin be di Scholarship opportunity wey Tinubu wan give Carribbean students for Nigeria University

GhanaWeb · 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...

I learned about slavery from Hollywood. Why is French cinema so slow to depict our own colonial crimes?

The Guardian · July 1, 2025

France’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade was historically among the most significant in Europe. After Britain, France had the second biggest colonial empire. We know that 1.38 million people were deported in at least 4,220 documented...

Guadeloupe Representative: France polluted our arable lands with toxic substances

APA ·

"Between 1922 and 1930, France's inadequate actions and misguided policies led to the contamination of agricultural land with pesticides in both Guadeloupe and Martinique," said Philippe Eugène Louis Verdol, lecturer in economic sciences, during a...

Millennial Finds Dad's 1981 Work Pass—Jaws Drop as She Realizes What It Is

Newsweek · June 30, 2025

A woman's touching tribute to her late father—a pioneering early employee at Apple—has gone viral, sparking nostalgia and admiration from Redditors. Ashley Rogers, 40, who lives in the greater Detroit area and posts on Reddit as u/ApolloBollo,...

Grenada targets Guyanese travelers with strategic tourism mission in Georgetown

Caribbean National Weekly · July 1, 2025

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), alongside airline and hotel partners, wrapped up a successful marketing mission in Guyana aimed at boosting Grenada’s appeal as a preferred destination for Guyanese travelers. The initiative is part of GTA’s...

GTA leads strategic marketing mission to Guyana

Now Grenada · June 30, 2025

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), in collaboration with a delegation of airline and hotel partners, recently concluded a successful promotional mission to Guyana aimed at strengthening tourism ties and positioning Grenada as a top-tier...

Simone Biles Receives Heartfelt Tribute From Training Partner for Unwavering Support: “I Was Lucky”

Essentially Sports · June 29, 2025

Mélanie De Jesus, a French gymnast with four European championships, dreams as big as her talent. She took a leap of faith when she packed her bags and moved to Houston, Texas, to train at the World Champions Centre, the world-class gym owned by...

Exporting the Convict Clause: Slaves of the State in the Canal Zone

JSTOR Daily · June 30, 2025

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. The Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution ended slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States in 1865. There was, however, a fateful exception: slavery or involuntary...

New Flight to Connect Atlanta to Another Eastern Caribbean Escape in December

Global Atlanta - Georgia · June 30, 2025

A new nonstop flight starting Dec. 20 is set to connect Atlanta with yet another Caribbean island aiming to deepen cultural connections with the city while drawing tourist traffic via Delta Air Lines Inc. The island of Grenada in early June...

Alphonse lifts national cycling title

St. Lucia Times · June 30, 2025

Denver Alphonse topped a field of 20 athletes to win the closely-contested National Cycling Road Race and Time Trial on Sunday. Alphonse took the title by a split-second over Gillan Moses on the Millennium Highway, Castries. The cyclists included...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 30, 2025

I News Cayman · June 30, 2025

The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. June 30, 2025 CTO, Caribbean destinations spotlighted at American...