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Well hello there Subtropical Storm Karen. See what NOAA is tracking 

Well hello there Subtropical Storm Karen. See what NOAA is tracking 

Subtropical Storm Karen became the 11th named storm of the season Oct. 9. Tropical Storm Jerry is bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to the Leeward Islands. Forecasters also are watching three tropical waves, including two in the Caribbean....

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The Caribbean’s Migration Milestone

The Caribbean’s Migration Milestone

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Four Caribbean countries launch a free movement regime, Washington lifts sanctions on a former Paraguayan president, and the U.N. demands answers on Nicaragua’s...

Owner:  Donald Graham
Jerry is zipping across the Atlantic at breakneck speed. Where it's headed next.
Tropical Storm Jerry Prompts Warnings for Northern Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Jerry Prompts Warnings for Northern Leeward Islands

BASSETERRE – The governments of Antigua and Barbuda, France, and Sint Maarten have issued Tropical Storm Warnings for Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, and Sint Maarten as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches the northern Leeward Islands. These...

Owner:  Saint Kitts & Nevis Government
CWI restarts coaching courses in Leeward Islands and SVG

CWI restarts coaching courses in Leeward Islands and SVG

8 In keeping with its strategic approach to train and develop an adequate high-quality coaching pool throughout the region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has resumed its second (2nd) round of Foundation Level and Refreshers Cricket Coaching course in...

Owner:  Peter Harris
Tropical Storm Jerry is zipping across the Atlantic. Maps show its projected path.
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda

…JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY… …TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA… LOCATION: 15.9N 59.1W ABOUT: 310 MI (495 KM) ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 65 MPH (100 KM/H) PRESENT...

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Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen into hurricane

Tropical Storm Jerry expected to strengthen into hurricane

Tropical Storm Jerry continues to strengthen and is expected to become a hurricane by the weekend. Tropical storm conditions are possible later today into Friday as Jerry passes near the northern Leeward Islands. What can Florida expect from...

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...JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY...

...JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY...

...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA... Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025 1100 AM AST Thu Oct 09 2025 SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION...

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Intracom Telecom Deploys mmWave FWA Solution for Neptuno in Puerto Rico and USVI

Intracom Telecom Deploys mmWave FWA Solution for Neptuno in Puerto Rico and USVI

Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor, announced the supply of its state-of-the-art mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution to Neptuno, one of the largest and most comprehensive wireless broadband service...

Owner:  M Prushothma Rao
CWI launches second round of coaching courses across the region

CWI launches second round of coaching courses across the region

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Cricket West Indies (CWI) has kicked off the second round of its Foundation Level and Refresher Coaching Courses in the Leeward Islands and St. Vincent, reinforcing its strategy to develop a high-quality coaching pool across...

Owner:  Creative Network Media LLC
NHC forecasters busy tracking systems in Atlantic, Caribbean

NHC forecasters busy tracking systems in Atlantic, Caribbean

Tropical Storm Jerry is expected to become a hurricane by the weekend. Invest 96L in the northern Atlantic poses no direct threat to the U.S. As Tropical Storm Jerry continues to strengthen as it approaches the Caribbean, the National Hurricane...

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CWI Resumes Second Round of Foundation Level & Refresher Coaching Courses in The Leeward Islands and St. Vincent

CWI Resumes Second Round of Foundation Level & Refresher Coaching Courses in The Leeward Islands and St. Vincent

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – In keeping with its strategic approach to train and develop an adequate high-quality coaching pool throughout the region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has resumed its second (2nd) round of Foundation Level & Refreshers Cricket...

Owner:  Peter James
Adani- An Unchecked Giant! Are India’s Regulators Turning A Blind Eye To A’s Tax Practices?
Tropical Storm Jerry prompts watches in the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Jerry prompts watches in the Caribbean

[NYTimes] Tropical storm watches were in effect across the Caribbean early Wednesday, as officials warned of heavy rain, strong winds and rough surf in the coming days as Tropical Storm Jerry moves northwest across the Atlantic. The storm, the...

Owner:  Ranjisinghi Ramroop
Day Two at IMEX America 2025

Day Two at IMEX America 2025

Day two of IMEX America 2025 saw incredible news from some of our favorite hospitality brands and tourism destinations, from Cincinnati to Puerto Rico (Who knew Bad Bunny would have such an effect on Puerto Rico’s economy?). Check out what we came...

Owner:  Luc Troussieux
Friday essay: Peter Jackson, the Black Australian boxing champion you’ve never heard of

Friday essay: Peter Jackson, the Black Australian boxing champion you’ve never heard of

As we approach the headstone of Peter Jackson’s grave, we glimpse a flash of red at its base. Getting closer, we see that it’s a pair of boxing gloves. They are brand-new Fila gloves that retail for around A$80, so someone has spent a bit of...

Owner:  The Conversation Media Group
Tropical Storm Jerry nears Lesser Antilles, could become a hurricane by weekend

Tropical Storm Jerry nears Lesser Antilles, could become a hurricane by weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Jerry is closing in on the Lesser Antilles, where gusty winds and rain will arrive later Thursday. The National Hurricane Center reported Jerry’s winds are around 65 mph, with the storm anticipated to strengthen into...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
Possibility of storm force winds from Jerry decreases for both Antigua and Barbuda

Possibility of storm force winds from Jerry decreases for both Antigua and Barbuda

DALE DESTIN: As of 5 p.m., the news remains relatively good. Jerry continues to follow the forecast track that keeps its centre passing north of the islands. The probability of experiencing sustained tropical-storm-force winds has decreased...

Owner:  Non-transparent

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