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Tinubu establishes diplomatic ties with Saint Lucia, offers visa waivers for OECS officials
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia, calling it a “symbolic bridge” to foster closer ties between the two nations....
CARPHA and OECS commit to empowering men to prioritise wellness and longevity
Now Grenada
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June 30, 2025
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, are steadily committed to addressing the pressing health challenges faced by men throughout the OECS and the broader...
Nigeria wants to nurture seeds of solidarity with OECS region
Jamaica Observer
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June 30, 2025
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, addressing a joint sitting of the St. Lucia Parliament on Monday (Photo: CMC) CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday laid the “seeds of solidarity” with the Organisation of...
Premier Meade Represents Montserrat at High-Level Diplomatic Visit to Saint Lucia
Discover Montserrat
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July 1, 2025
Premier Reuben T. Meade is in Saint Lucia this week following a special invitation from the Government of Saint Lucia to participate in a high-level diplomatic visit by His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of...
MEMA closing more recovery centers in Mississippi
WDAM - Mississippi
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July 1, 2025
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Three more Mississippi Emergency Agency recovery centers are being shut down after serving their purpose. The centers located in Jefferson Davis, Walthall and Leflore counties will be closing for good at 6 p.m. Wednesday....
Tucson Speaks Out: June 30
The Arizona Daily Star
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This is a new Arizona data center in Mesa (by Meta) with five buildings. A separate data center complex planned near the Pima County Fairgrounds in the Tucson area, to be developed by an undisclosed company, will have up to 10 buildings. Star...
Lyon eyes future renditions after passing on song-master role
Cricket.com.au
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'End of an era': Lyon hands over song-master role to Carey Nathan Lyon has brought an end to his era as the Australian team song-master but the veteran off-spinner made it clear he has had no thoughts on retirement, restating his wish to win away...
SKN Prime Minister on Bolstering Afri-Caribbean Ties at Afreximbank’s 32nd Annual Meetings
Win Media SKN
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June 30, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – The 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recently concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, under the unifying theme, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience.” The event...
CARICOM secretary general urges continued Africa-Caribbean cooperation
The Nassau Guardian
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CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett said Africa and the Caribbean have to continue strengthening cooperation in trade and align areas of mutual interest, in order for both regions to continue advancing amid the...
Amid retirement speculations, Nathan Lyon says he won’t quit until he beats India in India
The Indian Express
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July 1, 2025
Australia’s veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has denied speculations over his immediate retirement from Test cricket. Lyon, who has been Australia’s designated song master ever since Mike Hussey retired from Test cricket, passed on the role to...
Nathan Lyon denies he's planning his retirement - despite quitting one of the most important jobs in the Australian cricket team
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Made his Test debut for Australia in 2011 37-year-old has taken 553 Test wickets By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:59 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 23:02 EDT, 30 June 2025 Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon has...
'I want to win away in India'
Rediff
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IMAGE: Nathan Lyon has taken 130 wickets against India in 32 Tests (both home and away) but has never been a part of an away series win in India. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia's spin great Nathan Lyon has no immediate plans of Test...
Australian cricket champ Nathan Lyon passes ‘songmaster’ baton to Alex carey
Seven News
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July 1, 2025
Legendary spinner Nathan Lyon has called time ... not on his career, but on his role as the Australian ‘songmaster’. The songmaster is a time-honoured position within the team, and decides where and when the victory song will be sung after a Test...
Aussie cricket star calls it a day after 12 yrs
The Geelong Advertiser
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July 1, 2025
Nathan Lyon has decided to pass on the responsibility of being Australia’s team song master after more than a decade with the prestigious role. The veteran offspinner revealed he made the call to pass the baton to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who...
Is Nathan Lyon Retiring From Test Cricket?
News24
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July 1, 2025
Nathan Lyon has indicated he has no intention of retiring anytime soon, despite recently relinquishing his longtime position as being in charge of Australia’s post-victory team song. That task now falls to Test keeper Alex Carey. Lyon, inheriting...
Controversy at Concord/NAWASA community meeting
The New Today Grenada
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June 28, 2025
The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) is planning to implement its project in Concord calling it ‘the long-anticipated Southern St George’s Water Supply Expansion Project – a transformative initiative designed to significantly enhance...
Yes, You Could Be Both Openly Gay and Conservative in the '80s
Reason Magazine
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June 30, 2025
The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983–1994, by Thomas Mallon, Knopf, 592 pages, $40 Writing in 1985, arguably the worst year of the AIDS crisis, the leftist columnist Christopher Hitchens attacked closeted gays who preached right-wing...
‘Ran my race’: Lyon’s surprise Test call
The Geelong Advertiser
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June 30, 2025
Nathan Lyon is adamant he’s not retiring “anytime soon” despite handing over the significant duty of leading the team song after victories to Test keeper Alex Carey. After being handed the song leadership from Mike Hussey, Lyon has led hearty...
‘He was taken aback’: Lyon lifts lid on Aussie Test handover as emotional letter revealed
Fox Sports
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June 30, 2025
Nathan Lyon is adamant he’s not retiring “anytime soon” despite handing over the significant duty of leading the team song after victories to Test keeper Alex Carey. After being handed the song leadership from Mike Hussey, Lyon has led hearty...
Passing the Torch: Conception Dance Theatre
Now Grenada
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June 25, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Conception Dance Theatre founded by Cecilia Griffith Marks its 18th season with intergenerational show titled “The Path We Dance” Over nearly 20 years, hundreds of students have passed through studio’s doors When Conception...