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COP29 in Baku: Aliyev urges climate aid, slams France’s ‘colonial record’
Aliyev criticizes France at COP29 The COP29 summit is underway in Baku, where the November 13 event featured a Summit for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), attended by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. In his remarks, Aliyev sharply...

Speed limits, environmental regulations, and planning variances
8 October 2024 at 17 h 44 min Reading time: 2 min Ayer’s Cliff Council convenes for monthly public meeting By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative The Ayer’s Cliff town council met on Oct. 7 in the basement of Saint-Barthélemy Church to...

5 Reasons To Visit St. Barts Right Now
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa is a sleek seaside escape. Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa At only 11 miles long, the tiny island of St. Barts, in the French West Indies, makes big headlines for attracting celebrities and ultra-luxury jet setters (and their...

Caribbean Islands That Redefine Luxury Escapes
At Haute Retreats, we believe true luxury isn’t just about where you stay—it’s about how you experience a destination. The Caribbean, with its captivating blend of nature, culture, and refinement, offers travelers the opportunity to immerse...

10 best luxury Caribbean resorts for the ultimate family vacation
As a mom who's traveled frequently since my now-teenage daughter was a baby, I know there are lots of extra touches to look for at resorts so that everyone in the family feels like they’re truly on vacation. Sometimes, all you can afford for...

Anguilla present at seminar Zero Waste in the Caribbean
Officials at the Zero Waste seminar (Minister Kyle Hodge third from left). ANGUILLA--The Saint-Barthélemy Collective hosted the Zero Waste in the Caribbean seminar from Thursday, May 15, to Saturday, May 17, bringing together representatives from...

USVI leads with impact at CTO Week in New York City
The US Virgin Islands has reported a successful showing at this year’s Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Annual Caribbean Week in New York City. From vibrant Carnival pop-ups in Times Square to thought leadership on regional growth, the...

Cayman Islands Residential and Public Sector Building Energy Efficiency Programmes win Best Energy Efficiency Project Award at the Caribbean Renewable
The Ministry of Health, Environment & Sustainability (MHES) is proud to announce that its residential and public sector building energy efficiency programme has been named Best Energy Efficiency Project by the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum...
Mercelina, Gumbs sign Letter of Intent for regional cooperation on waste
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Prime Minister Luc Mercelina and Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment, and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs cosigned a letter of intent, the Gustavia Appeal, in support of regional cooperation...

SZA Gives Chappell Roan the Divine Answer
SZA wears Tank Top Balenciaga. Bra Araks. Shoes Chloé. Star Patches (worn throughout) Starface. All Jewelry (worn throughout) SZA’s Own. SZA has a lot on her mind—heartache, power, alienation, desire, revenge, god, water, sex, death, legacy....

KALW Almanac - Tuesday May 27, 2025
Today is Tuesday, the 27th of May of 2025, May 27 is the 147th day of the year 218 days remain until the end of the year. 24 days until summer begins Sunrise at 5:51:18 am and sunset will be at 8:23:39 pm. We will have 14 hours and 32 minutes of...

Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers Take Stage At Challenge The Fabric 2025
Swedish designer Petra Fagerström won the $10,000 CTF Award 2025; The Fabric Award, held at Milan’s Palazzo Giureconsulti, tasked seven emerging designers with creating one look each using 10 meters of sustainably sourced MMCF fabric. The...

Loro Piana’s Mongolian Initiative; Thermore’s New Drop; Challenge the Fabric’s 2025 Winner: Short Takes
Loro Piana to the Rescue: Loro Piana is committed to safeguard its sourcing hubs globally. In the latest development, the Italian luxury house is launching “Resilient Threads,” a five-year program aimed at supporting the ecosystem of Mongolia with...

Why You Should Go to the Caribbean in the Summer
The first summer Alison Morris Roslyn and Scott Roslyn spent in the Caribbean, they were apprehensive. They were getting married at the Rockhouse Hotel & Spa in Negril, Jamaica, in July 2013. And they wondered—would it be too hot, too rainy? Those...

Cayman: MSCRW Trains Over 70 Building Experts in New Energy Efficiency Guidelines
Untitled design – 1 Following the success of a two-year residential and public sector energy efficiency programme, the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency and Wellness (MSCRW), in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning,...
七尾市(石川県)Nanao City
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden: Diary of a Royal Visit
During her recent official visit to Nigeria, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden reaffirmed and expanded diplomatic ties, highlighting shared ambitions in economic growth, youth empowerment, sustainable innovation, and cultural exchange. 65 years of...

Transat Paprec // The Lessons of an Unforgettable Edition
A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience… This Transat Paprec — a race organized by OC Sport Pen Duick —...
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina Hosts Courtesy Meeting with Newly Appointed...
Philipsburg – Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina welcomed the newly appointed Prefect of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin, Cyrille Le Vély, in a courtesy meeting aimed at strengthening the collaborative relationship between the two neighboring...

Transat Paprec 2025 review
by Transat Paprec 13 May 10:43 PDT A breathtaking finish, unbearable suspense, a favorite who lived up to expectations (Skipper Macif), a Saint Barth native who shone to the end, young talents gaining experience... This Transat Paprec — a race...