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Dominica seeks EU transition support over CBI programme deadline
Dominica says it is seeking economic safeguards as the European Union presses Caribbean countries to end citizenship-by-investment programmes by June 2028.
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Skerrit says Dominica voter confirmation exercise was successful
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the 12-month voter confirmation exercise ended on 14 October, with ID cards available to approved applicants.
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Kingdom fire chiefs plan 2027 training and response projects
Fire chiefs from Sint Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao and the Caribbean Netherlands met in Den Bosch after cooperation was extended through 2029.
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Heyliger-Marten says dormant transport permits can face revocation
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday 28 October that unused transport permits may be revoked after review.
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Minister says SOL withheld financial data sought in fuel-cost review
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said SOL declined to provide all financial information sought for BTP's review of electricity fuel costs.
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Anguilla hosts CARICOM statistics meetings through 30 October
Anguilla is hosting CARICOM’s Statistics Series of Meetings, including the 51st Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians session.
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TEATT Minister plans talks with ATV operators on road safety
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on Wednesday 28 October that ATV operators will be consulted on road use and safety.
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Nature Foundation supports terrestrial park proposal after 17 hectares returned
The Nature Foundation said it supports a proposed terrestrial park on about 17 hectares of returned Cul-de-Sac land.
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APS presents proposed 2027 budget to Finance Minister
The Government of Sint Maarten said APS management and its board presented their proposed 2027 budget to the Finance Minister on Thursday 22 October.
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Bahamas reparations committee seeks apology after King Charles slavery remarks
The Bahamas National Reparations Committee said King Charles III’s remarks in Nassau did not meet its call for a formal apology and reparatory action.
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King Charles begins Caribbean tour before Commonwealth summit
King Charles III began a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas on Tuesday 27 October, ahead of a Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
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CKAIR discusses EU funding access and climate adaptation with European lawmakers
CKAIR Chair Sjamira Roseburg met European lawmakers on Tuesday 27 October to discuss EU funding, climate adaptation and representation.
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Government shares solid waste tender scoring results with bidders
Government says bidders in the solid waste tender received Mercell scores showing how their bids compared on the same parcels.
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Arrindell and SMMC discuss diaspora ties and health workforce
Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell and SMMC representatives discussed healthcare training and diaspora engagement.
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Cft says Bonaire’s revised 2027 budget leaves feasibility concerns
Cft said on Monday 26 October that Bonaire’s revised 2027 budget still leaves questions over funding for planned investments.
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Regional petition says St. Maarten groups join opposition to possible military draft
Five Curaçao organisations leading a regional petition say unidentified St. Maarten groups are involved in opposing possible compulsory service.
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Gumbs says personal attacks cross line from political criticism
ECYS Minister Melissa Gumbs said criticism of public policy is legitimate, but personal attacks on her or staff are not.
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Caribbean parliaments advance Kingdom dispute legislation
Aruba’s parliamentary Central Committee backed a draft law that would give the Council of State binding dispute powers.
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Educational Care Center planned for January 2028, Minister Gumbs says
Minister Melissa Gumbs says an Educational Care Center is planned for January 2028 to support students with behavioural challenges.
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Dutch government rejects ban on superintelligent AI
The Dutch government says there is no scientific evidence superintelligent AI can be developed with current technology, while it prepares further cybersecurity measures.
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Roseburg seeks reparations talks at November Kingdom summit
MP Sjamira Roseburg says the November Kingdom summit in Sint Maarten should address the Netherlands’ position on slavery reparations.
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Wescot-Williams joins Parliament presidents’ meeting in Tenerife
Parliament of Sint Maarten said Sarah A. Wescot-Williams met Aruba and Curaçao counterparts on Monday 26 October in Tenerife.
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Government sets submission process for gambling law consultation
Government said public comments on the draft National Gambling Ordinance will be assessed before the proposal moves through formal review.
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Wescot-Williams seeks government update on Country Package reforms
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams has asked the government for its position on reform progress and extending Kingdom cooperation past April 2027.
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Former Caribbean leaders urge support for ending US embargo on Cuba
Eleven former Caribbean leaders urged governments to back a UN resolution on Wednesday 28 October calling for an end to the US embargo on Cuba.
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Dutch government proposes 25,000 civil service job cuts by 2035
Dutch government proposal would cut about 25,000 central civil service posts by 2035 and seek €3.5 billion in annual savings.
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Cabinet building diaspora database, Arrindell says
Government of Sint Maarten says Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell's Cabinet is building a diaspora database and expanding outreach.
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Lewis and Labega attend ParlAmericas security gathering in Chile
MPs Lyndon C.J. Lewis and Dimar C. Labega attended a regional security meeting in Valparaíso from 21 to 23 October.
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Machado returns to Venezuela after nearly a year in exile
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she returned home on 25 October after nearly a year in exile.
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New US health declaration starts 4 November for PJIA travellers
The CDC says international passengers flying from Princess Juliana International Airport to or through the US must attest to recent DRC travel.
