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Exxon Secures Large Exploration Block off Trinidad
Energy Intelligence
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August 13, 2025
Exxon Mobil has secured a large offshore block in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the US major’s return to the dual-island Caribbean nation two decades after its exit. The company aims to test the extension of the resource-rich Guyana-Suriname Basin,...
KNOWLES: ladies’ team ‘is looking good’
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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August 15, 2025
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net AS a former veteran player of the men’s national team, Renaldo Knowles said he knows that they have assembled a solid women’s national team for the Caribbean Volleyball Championships....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Registration opens for the 55th CSA Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition
The Gleaner
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August 12, 2025
The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) has officially opened registration for its 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Paramaribo, Suriname, from October 12-14, 2025. The flagship event of the CSA...
Regian Eersel thanks fans for support that continues to motivate him: “I really feel the energy”
Sportskeeda
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August 12, 2025
The reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion, Regian ‘The Immortal’ Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all of his fans who tuned in from around the world and watched him defend his belt...
Regian Eersel welcomes cross-division superfights with fellow ONE stars: “It will be awesome”
Sportskeeda
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August 12, 2025
Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion ‘The Immortal’ Regian Eersel of Suriname and the Netherlands has entertained the idea for potential cross-divisional superfights with fellow ONE World Champions. The 32-year-old...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...