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Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances eyes $1-billion revenue mark as export push gains momentum
Jamaica Observer
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August 15, 2025
KELLY...we’re still having a lot of discussions with customers in the Dominican Republic. We are doing a little business in Dominican Republic and in Panama, and we’re hoping that based on some of the activities and some of the innovations that we...
Rebecca Pierik – From Amsterdam to Benidorm
Euro Weekly News
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August 15, 2025
Portrait of Rebecca Pierik, and her in action as a Red Cross volunteer assisting a person in the sea. Credit: Rebecca Pierik Originally from Amsterdam, Rebecca Pierik arrived in Spain almost by chance. She first came for just a few months during...
First Caracal helicopters land in French Guiana bringing new capability to jungle operations
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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According to information published by the French Army on August 12, 2025, the French Guiana Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first two H225M Caracal helicopters, marking a decisive step in the long-awaited renewal of rotary-wing...
Which countries recognise Palestine? What does it mean?
Gulf News
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2011 Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Iceland, Lesotho, Liberia, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Uruguay1988 Afghanistan, Albania,...
John Orville Adkins
WBBJ - Tennessee
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August 15, 2025
John Orville Adkins, 76, of Humboldt, Tennessee born on October 19, 1948 to John and Rosie Adkins fell asleep in death on August 8, 2025 peacefully. He lost his battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and was surrounded by his beloved wife, children and...
Grenada at 9th Round of China–Caribbean Consultations
Now Grenada
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August 15, 2025
Grenada joined 8 other Caribbean nations in the 9th Round of China–Caribbean Consultations, held recently at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials and diplomats from the People’s...
“Make sure that he felt my power” - Regian Eersel says he was fueled by "disrespect" shown by George Jarvis
Sportskeeda
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August 8, 2025
Surinamese-Dutch champion Regian Eersel said he heard what recent opponent George Jarvis said about him not being a true Muay Thai fighter. He took it hard as a "disrespect" and made sure that the British challenger paid for it. The two fighters...
20 Caribbean women entrepreneurs awarded USD 420,000 in grants through CDB
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 15, 2025
Twenty women-owned and led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (WMSMEs) from seven Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) borrowing member countries have been awarded a combined USD 420,000 in grants aimed at helping them scale operations and...
Founders Metals Expands High-Grade Gold Zone At Upper Antino With 46.0 M Of 3.59 G/T Au & Deep Drilling Extends Mineralization To 500 M Vertical Depth
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 11, 2025) - Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) ("Founders" or the "Company") announces drill core assay results from its ongoing, fully funded...
IAMGOLD (IAG) Reports Q2 Results, Expects Higher Production in Second Half
Yahoo Finance
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August 14, 2025
IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) is one of the 13 Most Promising Gold Stocks According to Wall Street Analysts. On August 7, IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) reported its results for the second quarter of 2025, with attributable gold production...
President Ali’s diplomacy
Guyana Chronicle
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August 15, 2025
Dear Editor, GUYANA’S international standing has been on a roller‑coaster since 2020. When the APNU+AFC coalition tried to overturn the March election, prominent Commonwealth observers warned that defying the vote would brand our country a pariah...
The zaboca chronicles
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 15, 2025
Commentary Paolo Kernahan 33 Minutes Ago Paolo Kernahan - PAOLO KERNAHAN “THIS ONE you could wrappitup in some newspaper. This one ready right now.” “You mean I should eat it here?” The zaboca salesman glowered with a mix of contempt and...
Leo's Vatican picks?
The Pillar
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August 14, 2025
As the Roman summer nears its end and the pope takes a final summer weekend at Castel Gandolfo, speculation is mounting about possible changes in the Vatican curia. Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the College of Cardinals. Credit: Vatican...
Energy Chamber welcomes ExxonMobil
Trinidad Express
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August 14, 2025
The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says it welcomes the signing of a production sharing contract (PSC) for the new TTUD-1 Block between energy major ExxonMobil and T&T Deepwater Ltd. “The consolidation of blocks TTDA 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22,...
U-14 girls from St Kitts to compete at U14 Girls CFU Caribbean Challenge Series
SKN News
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August 15, 2025
Last Updated on August 15, 2025, 12:28 AM AST by Anthony Morris The under 14 girls national team has travelled to Trinidad and Tobago for the U14 Girls CFU Caribbean Challenge Series. The series is running from August 15–25, 2025 with several...
President Ali unveils plan to construct 30,000 houses in five years
News Room
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August 15, 2025
President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday night revealed that the government intends to construct a minimum of 30,000 new houses with 16 homes being delivered every single day once the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) is re-elected to office on...
Jamaica’s young stars ready to compete at CAREBACO Championships in Barbados
The Gleaner
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August 15, 2025
KINGSTON: A talented squad of young athletes will represent Jamaica at the Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Championships, August 15–23 at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium in Wildey, St Michael, Barbados. The championships will...
Twenty women across region receive a total of USD 420,000 in grants from CDB
Dominica News Online
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August 14, 2025
Photo: Caribbean Development BankTwenty women-owned and led Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (WMSMEs) across seven Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) have been awarded grants amounting to approximately USD...
Regian Eersel sets timeline for ONE Championship return after another successful title defense
Sportskeeda
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August 6, 2025
Surinamese-Dutch superstar Regian Eersel seeks to regain his two-sport world champion status next. He is willing to achieve it even on a short turnaround. 'The Immortal' shared this following his successful defense of the ONE lightweight Muay Thai...
GRSE under CSR undertook beautification of two iconic ghats on banks of River Hooghly
PSU Connect Media
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August 14, 2025
Kolkata (August 14, 2025): As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and its continued efforts to maintain and promote the rich heritage of Kolkata, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has undertaken the...