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Caribbean National Weekly
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- 1Sir Vivian Richards accepts ambassadorial role under King Charles▼Cricket legend Sir Viv accepts prestigious ambassadorial role under King Charles
Cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards has accepted a prestigious ambassadorial role under King Charles, according to Caribbean National Weekly. The Antiguan great, one of the most celebrated batsmen in cricket history and already a knight, takes on a formal representative position connected to the British monarchy. The appointment is drawing attention across the Caribbean, where Richards remains a towering sporting and cultural figure.
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Trinidad and Tobago has voted against its longstanding position of supporting the International Criminal Court in a United Nations vote, according to Caribbean National Weekly. The shift marks a notable departure for the Caribbean nation, which has traditionally backed the court in international forums. Details on the specific resolution and the government's reasoning have not yet been widely reported.
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Antigua and Barbuda has offered to phase out its citizenship-by-investment program by 2030, according to Caribbean National Weekly. The announcement touches on one of the country's main revenue sources, which has drawn criticism over security and transparency concerns. If carried out, the move would end a scheme long used by wealthy applicants seeking Caribbean passports. Reaction to the offer is not yet documented.