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UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | June 30 to July 6, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 7, 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...
Bazball's nine biggest blunders: Where do Edgbaston, Shoaib Bashir and the reverse theory rank? And why should one controversial decision NOT be on the list?
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
England’s Bazballers have given their fans some amazing moments since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum joined forces in 2022. Following a harrowing run of one win in 17 Tests under Joe Root and Chris Silverwood, the Bazball era has delivered 24...
Not just the UAE: these countries offer a golden visa to investors
The National News
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For years, countries have introduced golden visas to promote foreign investment and attract talented people. Those who apply for a golden visa can acquire a second passport, or at least residency in another country for themselves and their family...
'Small step forward' for Konstas but 'great opportunity' beckons for domestic batters
ESPN Africa
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July 8, 2025
Australia coach Andrew McDonald saw small signs of encouragement from Sam Konstas in the second Test against West Indies but has indicated there will "great opportunity" for players to push their case for Ashes selection early in the domestic...
Caribbean Task Force on Food Safety commits to eliminating food risks
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 24, 2025
Features Newsday 3 Hrs Ago Representatives from Barbados, Grenada, and Jamaica listen to a presentation at the 2nd annual meeting of the Caribbean Task Force on Food Safety, at the UWI St Augustine campus. - The Caribbean Task Force on Food Safety...
GWP-C Congratulates PISLM on Host C...
SKNVibes
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ST. GEORGE’S GRENADA, June 23, 2025 - Dr. Roxanne Graham-Victor, Regional Coordinator of GWP-C and Member of the GWP-C Steering Committee- Mr. Trevor Thompson, were among delegates that witnessed the historic signing of the on Tuesday 17th, June...
McDonald says it’s too early to judge whether Konstas will make it at Test level
The Age
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July 8, 2025
St George’s: Australian coach Andrew McDonald says selectors remain committed to Sam Konstas, despite the young batter’s modest returns in the early stages of his Test career. After scores of 3, 5, 25 and 0 in Australia’s two Test victories over...
GAA Invitation to Tender: Janitorial Services Contract
Now Grenada
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June 24, 2025
SEALED Tenders are invited by the Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) for a contract to provide Janitorial Services at Maurice Bishop International Airport. The contracted services will be required in the Air Terminal Building, New Administrative...
Minister Andall leads delegation to Caricom Heads of Government Meeting
Now Grenada
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July 6, 2025
Honourable Joseph Andall, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development, is leading a delegation to the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), scheduled for 6–8 July 2025,...
Future-Proofing Caribbean Hospitality – What Governments and Industry Must Do Now
Discover Montserrat
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July 7, 2025
The global tourism industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital innovations are reshaping how travellers choose, book, and experience destinations. For the Caribbean to remain competitive and...
EC$1 Million paid in Crop Insurance to CORP-EFF
Now Grenada
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June 24, 2025
As part of its ongoing climate resilience and disaster preparedness strategy, the Government of Grenada has paid EC$1,050,000 in crop insurance premiums to protect the country’s vital nutmeg and cocoa industries. The payment, made to regional...
GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT TURNS HARSHLY ON CARIBBEAN CBI PROGRAMMES AFTER ST. KITTS-NEVIS POLICY BLUNDERS: 30-DAY RESIDENCY RULE NOW LOOMS
Times Caribbean
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July 7, 2025
GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT TURNS HARSHLY ON CARIBBEAN CBI PROGRAMMES AFTER ST. KITTS-NEVIS POLICY BLUNDERS: 30-DAY RESIDENCY RULE NOW LOOMS BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — JULY 7, 2025 | TIMES CARIBBEAN GLOBAL — A firestorm of global scrutiny has engulfed the...
20 years on from 7/7 London proves terrorists will never win
City A.M.
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July 7, 2025
Monday 07 July 2025 2:44 pm | Updated: Monday 07 July 2025 2:45 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email LONDON – JULY 08: A view of the bus destroyed by a...
SVG among 16 Caribbean countries to boost debt transparency with Commonwealth-IMF support
Searchlight
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June 23, 2025
While debt often carries a negative connotation, when managed well, it allows governments to invest in projects that improve lives and build economic resilience. Against that backdrop, 33 public debt managers from 16 Caribbean countries, including...
‘Fearless’ – Migrant women who shaped Britain
The Voice
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July 7, 2025
‘FEARLESS’, A powerful documentary exploring the lives of six migrant women who helped build modern Britain has been screening across the capital over the past two weeks, writes Estelle Uba. Directed and shot by husband and wife duo Damian Paul...
“Who would want to be a bowler over there?” - Pat Cummins’ subtle dig after India’s 336-run win in ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Australia skipper Pat Cummins took a sly dig at the flat pitches on offer in the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England. The first two matches of the series on English shores have produced only one team score lower than 300 as...
Nigeria-Saint Lucia Bilateral Relations under PBAT: The Strategic Autonomy Components
This Day
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July 6, 2025
Bola A. Akinterinwa Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation, located in the northeast of the island of Saint Vincent, northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique. It had a population of only 179,285 people as of 2023 according to the...
ST. KITTS & NEVIS NOW HAS THE HIGHEST VAT RATE IN THE OECSECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Reversal of VAT Cut Places Increased Pressure on Households and Businesses
Times Caribbean
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July 5, 2025
— By Times Caribbean News BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — St. Kitts and Nevis now holds the distinction of having the highest Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), standing at 17%, according to the latest...
The man and the legend: In search of ‘Butch’ Stewart’s greatest legacy
Jamaica Observer
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July 6, 2025
STEWART... the Caribbean’s greatest son TODAY marks the 84th anniversary of the birth of the late Sandals and Jamaica Observer founder Gordon “Butch” Stewart whose life story is a complex tale of one man’s extraordinary journeys and events that...
Minister Adrian Forde appointed Chairman of PISLM Ministerial Council
The Nation Barbados
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June 21, 2025
Barbados’ Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy, Adrian Forde, has been appointed the new Chairman of the Partnership Initiative for Sustainable Land Management (PISLM) Ministerial Council. The announcement...