Caribbean tourism arrivals up 1.9% amidst softening demand from North America 

By Kenton X. Chance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados —Tourist arrivals to the Caribbean grew by 1.9% during the first half of 2025, despite softening demand from North America, data released by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) on Wednesday show....

Full Free movement and Canada-CARICOM relations

THE LONG WALK TO FULL FREE MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CARICOM SINGLE MARKET I have learnt a long time ago that being a supporter of Caribbean integration is akin to that of being a West Indies Cricket Fan …we spend more time defending their performance...

Finding the Right C-Suite Retreat Property

There is no shortage of great properties for C-suite retreats, but the trick is to match the property to the retreat’s goals. The first criteria when seeking a property perfect for your next C-suite retreat, after rates and dates, is to make sure...

SVG higher on Human Development than China

St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has made tremendous progress on the United Nations (UN) Human Development Index (HDI), surpassing even global powers such as China in areas of human development. The HDI is the index used by the United Nations...

New Kingstown Port Rapidly approaching completion

In a landmark development for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Port Kingstown Modernization Project is rapidly approaching completion, promising to revolutionize the nation’s maritime infrastructure and economic potential. Engineer Lenski...

Yes, Chastanet Is The Worst

Dr Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was spot-on: He said: “(Allen) Chastanet is undoubtedly the worst prime minister in the Caribbean in the 21st Century. He had one chance to run St. Lucia. One single chance....

Sergeant Lewis completes UN fellowship programme

VINCENTIAN COMPLETES UN FELLOWSHIP ON SMALL ARMS, LIGHT WEAPONS CONTROL The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) is pleased to announce that Sergeant 147 Lewis has successfully represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines at...

Count down on for new delivery date of Port Modernisation Project

A SECTON of the Port Modernisation Project, located at Rose Place, in Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines. News August 29, 2025 OCTOBER, this country’s month of independence is the new period that is being targetted for completion of the Port...

Cabinet expands list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival

Staff Reporter CABINET has approved the expansion of the list of countries whose nationals are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA) in Namibia. This was announced by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, during a...

Risk Of Dying From Chronic Disease Higher For Indian Women Than Men: Lancet Study

Last Updated:September 11, 2025, 05:22 IST Data shows that chances of women dying from a non-communicable disease between birth and the age of 80 years were 46.7% in 2001. By 2019, the probability had increased to 48.7% In the analysis, Imperial...

SVG Govt to ‘use persuasion’ to get girls vaccinated against HPV

The St. Vin­cent and the Grenadines gov­ern­ment says it hopes ‘per­sua­sion’ will be ef­fec­tive as it seeks to vac­ci­nate 90 per cent of the girls aged 15 and un­der against the hu­man pa­pil­lo­mavirus (HPV) by 2030. Health, Well­ness and the...

The decline of critical thinking in SVG a call for intellectual revival

Rest in Peace – Critical Thinking vs. Hello Collective Stupidity: Part 1 My mind is in a state of disarray, akin to a rigged roulette wheel in one of my favourite casinos in London. I am experiencing a migraine from violently shaking my head in...

Travel smarter, not harder: Why a travel advisor could save your vacation — and your sanity”

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — In an age where technology makes it easy to book a flight, hotel, or even a cruise with just a few clicks, many travelers wonder: Do I really need a travel advisor? For Beth Mills of Travel by Beth, the answer is a...

SVG hopes to vaccinate 90% of girls against HPV by age 15 by 2030

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines says it hopes to vaccinate 90% of the nation’s girls aged 15 and under against the human papillomavirus (HPV) by 2030. Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Jimmy Prince, said that the...

Chronic disease deaths decline globally, but progress is slowing

A landmark report shows mortality from chronic diseases fell in the decade preceding the COVID-19 pandemic (2010-2019), but progress has slowed. Death rates from diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke declined in four out of five...

CARDTP Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

In Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines, national governments in collaboration with Caricom IMPACS and the OECS Commission will soon launch a coordinated Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Public Awareness Campaign. The...

Regional Operators Reaffirm Caribbean Water Always Safe In Their Hands

Water operators from across the Caribbean gathered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (PHOTO Courtesy CAWASA) The Caribbean Water and Sewage Association (CAWASA) hosted its 8th Caribbean Water Operators Conference in Saint Vincent & The...

Australia tops new list of most expensive passports in the world - but here's the list of countries it will get you into without a visa

By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:53 EDT, 24 August 2025 | Updated: 09:53 EDT, 24 August 2025 The Australian passport has been revealed as the most expensive in the world for the second year in a row, but research suggests...

BHB Awards Scholarships To 14 Students

The Bermuda Hospitals Board has awarded $191,000 in scholarships to 14 local students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, allied health, and pharmacy. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is pleased to announce it has awarded a...

Taiwan grants 30 scholarships to Vincentians 

Taiwan has granted 30 scholarships to Vincentian students to pursue university degrees in the Asian nation. The scholarships were presented during a ceremony hosted by the Taiwan Ambassador to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), Fiona Huei-Chun...