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Indian passport allows visa-free access to 59 countries, sees biggest jump in rankings
The Indian passport has made a major leap in the Henley Passport Index 2025, climbing eight places to the 77th rank, up from 85 last year. This marks the biggest six-month jump by any country in the world. While the number of visa-free...

Women's Euro 2025 final: England v Spain predictions, best bets and odds
It's all come down to this, as England meet Spain in Sunday's Euro 2025 final. The Lionesses and The Red One go head-to-head for a place in the history books, but which nation will lift the trophy? Flashscore's betting expert Frank Monkhouse...
Young Voices Shine Bright in 2025 Creative Youth Competition Focused on Essay Writing
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—This year, the Creative Youth Competition was all about the power of the pen with a focus on essay writing. Young people across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union embraced three thought-provoking essay...

US–EU Tariff Clash Threatens Europe’s Regional Air Connectivity, Says ERA
Photo source: ERA Europe’s regional air links face a fresh threat as escalating US–EU trade tensions cast a shadow over aviation’s fragile recovery, according to the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). The association on Tuesday issued a...

FAIR SHARE Inches Forward Amid Controversy, Confusion & Claims of Exclusion
“” BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The long-debated issue of revenue sharing between St. Kitts and Nevis has finally seen movement—but not without raising eyebrows and questions about transparency, fairness, and federal respect. At his monthly press...

UFC Announces First Nine Fights For Noche UFC Card In San Antonio
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Diego Lopes of Brazil reacts prior to fighting Alexander Volkanovski of ... More Australia in a featherweight title fight during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty...

Noche UFC adds clash of former title challengers
Amanda Lemos and Tatiana Suarez will try to build toward a second strawweight title fight opportunity when they meet at UFC Fight Night 259, also known as Noche UFC. The promotion announced Thursday that Lemos (15-4-1 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and Suarez...
111th Meeting of ECCB Monetary Council to Convene in Antigua and Barbuda
111th Meeting of ECCB Monetary Council to Convene in Antigua and Barbuda The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, will present the Report on Monetary and Credit Conditions in the Eastern Caribbean Currency...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...

CARICOM Calls for Reforms as West Indies Cricket Hits Breaking Point
CARICOM has issued an urgent call for reform in West Indies cricket, describing the current state of the game as a “moment of reckoning” for the Caribbean and reaffirming the sport’s critical role in the region’s cultural and national identity....

National Survey Launched to Strengthen Support for Farmers, Fishers, and Agro-Processors
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Housing, Environment, Youth Affairs & Sports (MALHEYAS) has launched a new national survey aimed at gathering vital data to improve support for Montserrat’s food producers. The Farmers, Fishers &...

Antigua’s PM Browne assumes chairmanship of ECCB monetary council
The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston A. Browne, will assume the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council during an official Handing-Over Ceremony, which will take place at...
Council Member for Antigua and Barbuda to Assume Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council
Council Member for Antigua and Barbuda to Assume Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston A. Browne, will assume the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central...
Remembering Memmo
Dave Shoemaker Contributing columnist Back when I spent a couple years on the Ohio State campus (178 West 8th Avenue, Apt. C (that address is etched into my brain forever), I met a lot of interesting folks. Among them was a guy everyone called...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...

Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Full list
India’s rising passport strength India has climbed to the 77th position on the Henley Passport Index, up from 80th in 2024 and 85th the year before. It now shares this rank with Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal — all granting visa-free or...

OECS deliberates acquiring geothermal drill rig to be shared across Caribbean countries
Drilling rig on site, Nevis/ Carbbean (source: Clean Power Nevis) The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States has commissioned a study to evaluate the acquiring a dedicated geothermal drill rig to be shared by Member States. The Organisation of...

Rowley wants answers from government, CoP after detention at Antigua airport
News Clint Chan Tack Just Now Dr Keith Rowley - Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley is demanding answers from government and police after he says he was detained twice at an airport in Antigua while in transit to and from Monsteratt. Rowley said...

What goes around...comes around, says Gary
“WHAT goes around, comes around.” So said former Police Commissioner, Gary Griffith, in what appeared to be a response to the revelation by former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley that he had been flagged by Interpol during a recent trip. On Monday,...

BONS 2025 PLAY: Best Beaches, Parks, Museums, and More on the North Shore
See who won the best places to explore and more! Art Gallery Editors’ Choice (TIE) MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART GALLERIES, Beverly Montserrat’s four contemporary art galleries spread throughout downtown Beverly host both student work and exhibitions...