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Suriname’s Jennifer Simons joins ranks of CARICOM’s female trailblazers
Medical doctor and former parliamentary speaker Jennifer Simons Geerling was sworn in as the president of Suriname on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She is the first female to do so and the fourth woman head of government currently in charge of a...

FuboTV adds PPV options
FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, continues to expand its live sports streaming options with new Pay-Per-View (PPV) events added to its line-up. In June, Fubo will offer US consumers, including those without a Fubo subscription,...

NEVIS LEGEND ‘DUGGINS’ STAPLETON MARKS 40 YEARS AS MASTER MASQUERADER – A CULTURAL GIANT IN MOTION
SKN TIMES NEWS Monday, July 21, 2025 CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS – A cultural colossus is being celebrated! Master Masquerader Collin “Duggins” Stapleton is marking a monumental 40 years of unmatched brilliance, rhythmic mastery, and trailblazing...

“Every head of department needs to be managed differently” — Below Deck’s Captain Kerry previews season 12 drama
Below Deck is returning for season 12 on June 2, 2025, with a 75-minute premiere on Bravo. The season follows Captain Kerry Titheradge and the crew of the motoryacht St. David as they sail across Anguilla, St. Barths, and St. Maarten. The cast...
Confusion over who invited Margaret E. Hodge to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Baroness Margaret E. Hodge, the United Kingdom’s (UK) anti-corruption champion, will visit the Virgin Islands (VI); however, confusion lies as to whether she was sent or invited. According to the UK’s Foreign Office, Lady...

Fubo Expands Pay-Per-View Sports Streaming for June Events
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) is expanding its live sports streaming options with new Pay-Per-View (PPV) events scheduled for June. This initiative includes offerings for consumers, even those without a Fubo subscription....

Eastern Caribbean Ministers and Officials at IICA Headquarters
Ministers of agriculture from the Eastern Caribbean make a historic visit to IICA Ministers of agriculture, senior officials, and rural women and young people from the Eastern Caribbean nations began a historic joint work and study visit to the...

Below Deck season 12 cast in full from veteran captain to Made in Chelsea star
Season 12 of Below Deck kicks off on Hayu from today (June 3) with fans getting plenty more drama on the high seas. This time around, guests will be heading to the sun-soaked and idyllic island paradises of St Barths, St Maarten, and Anguilla....

Below Deck season 12 cast in full from Made in Chelsea star to yachting legend
15:42, 03 Jun 2025 The 12th series of Below Deck is set to make a splash on Hayu from today (June 3), promising fans another wave of high-seas drama, reports the Express. This season, guests will be soaking up the sun in the picture-perfect island...

IInstitute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean installs new President
PRESIDENTS OF THE professional accounting bodies in the Caribbean. INSET: SIXTO COY, ICAC President 2025-2027 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC), said it successfully concluded the 42nd Annual Caribbean Conference, at...

Jameel Rochester lands key leadership role
THE HONOURABLE Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sport, and Tourism, has announced the appointment of Jameel Rochester as Director of Tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB). This appointment, along with Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as...

‘Below Deck’ Captain Kerry Titheradge Talks Season 12 Changes, Scandals, Firings & More
Below Deck is back for Season 12, which sees Captain Kerry Titheradge and the crew of the motoryacht St. David travel to Anguilla, St. Barths and St. Maarten. As usual there are plenty of new team members to get to know, but also some familiar...

Anguillian appointed Director of Tourism
Director of Tourism Jameel Rochester. ANGUILLA--Minister of Health, Sport and Tourism, Cardigan Connor, has announced the appointment of Anguillian, Jameel Rochester as Director of Tourism at the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB). This ap-pointment,...

Give salary agreement some teeth!
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr (seated, centre) affixes his signature as a witness during the February 11, 2025 signing of the Joint Industrial Council 2025-2027 Labour Management Agreement. Seated at left is...

Heading To See Brandy And Monica? Here’s A Black-Owned Stay In Every Tour City
Here’s something Millennials probably didn’t see coming: Brandy and Monica have announced their first-ever co-headlining “The Boy Is Mine” tour almost nearly 30 years after one of the duo’s biggest hits. It’s a rare occasion that will also feature...

Suriname has its first female president, adding to slate of women leaders in Caribbean
A medical doctor and one-time parliamentary speaker will lead the Caribbean Community’s only Dutch-speaking member nation as president, giving the region its fourth female head of government. Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons was officially sworn-in...

I Think Below Deck Season 12 Is Doing Damage Control (The Producer Interference Is A Clue)
Below Deck season 12 feels like a clear attempt at damage control to me, with noticeable producer interference shaping the drama and storylines more than ever before. Below Deck is a reality TV series that follows the lives of crew members working...

27 Hotels With Exciting Car Collaborations
Explore Napa Valley in a new Mercedes-Benz. Auberge du Soleil Asking people what type of car they drive is a lot like asking where they vacation — the answer reveals a great deal. Status, design, comfort, past experiences and brand loyalty all...

Vie L’Ven elevates St. Maarten luxury
Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences is setting a new standard for refined Caribbean living with the creation of a 280-room luxury resort on the shores of Indigo Bay, St. Maarten. With its name inspired by the Dutch and French roots of the island,...

UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. Polity — The Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the RailOne App as a one stop...