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United Airlines to launch new flight to Dominica in October 2025
The Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association (DHTA) has announced a major development in the island’s tourism sector: United Airlines will introduce a new flight to Dominica beginning in October 2025. The move is being hailed as a “significant...

Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list
Pakistan Pakistan Pakistanis now eligible for travel visa-free to 32 countries, here's a list Close Pakistan’s passport now ranks 100th, it marks an improvement from its 113th position in 2021 Updated On: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:37:34 PKT ISLAMABAD...

Pakistan passport rises to 100th; visa-free travel now possible to 32 countries
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now travel visa-free or get visa on arrival in 32 countries, following a rise in Pakistan’s passport ranking in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks a notable improvement from the 113th position...
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This $10 Amazon Find Kept My Friend's Phone Dry on the Ocean Floor—Now It’s My No. 1 Travel Essential
Imagine it’s your first day on a trip to one of the most secluded islands in the Caribbean. You’re snorkeling with your phone in a waterproof pouch, capturing video of swaying soft coral and schools of shimmering fish, and then you drop said phone...

Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...

Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...

Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
New York, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism...

The Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association announces new United Airlines flight and increased American Airlines service
Dominica News Online - Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 8:00 AM United and American AirlinesThe Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association has announced what it calls “a significant enhancement to the island’s growing airlift capacity”: the upcoming...

U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?
Boasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the globe. Blue-green waves as clear as glass shimmer and dance, revealing a sprawling underwater ecosystem that weaves its way through...

Bhutan acts to stay off travel ban list
After working very hard to stay off any travel ban list and cooperating with United States (US) authorities, Bhutan was congratulating itself when the USA, earlier this month, announced a list of countries facing full and partial travel ban that...
How to choose between the US.Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
The USVI and BVI are home to world-famous beaches, water sports, and the freshest seafood. Photograph by Sean Pavone / Alamy Stock PhotoBoasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – June 30, 2025
The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news weekly. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected]. June 30, 2025 CTO, Caribbean destinations spotlighted at American...

Dominica delays sperm whale reserve bill amid stakeholder concerns
The Dominica government has postponed the passage of legislation to formally establish a sperm whale reserve off the country’s west coast, citing the need for further consultation with local stakeholders. The decision was announced by Prime...

A new event to boost the Tourism Sector comes to Dominica in July
An event to boost the Tourism Sector comes to Dominica in July. Traditour, a regional boating event, is set for July 2nd to the 4th at Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth. Minister for Tourism Denise Charles Pemberton

New List of Countries you can Travel Visa-Free with Pakistani Passport in 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani passport holders can now enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 30 countries, marking a notable improvement in the country’s global travel standing. According to the latest data released by Henley & Partners,...

Most African slaves brought to Saint Lucia were from Nigeria, says Alvina Reynolds
Alvina Reynolds, president of the Saint Lucian senate, says historical records show that most of the African slaves brought to the island during the transatlantic slave trade were from Nigeria. Reynolds referenced a British census conducted in...

Travelers Are Looking for Adventure, and This Caribbean Island Is The Place for It
There’s a feeling in Dominica right now — a quiet surge, a subtle hum of momentum that you can sense in the air as soon as you arrive at Douglas-Charles Airport. The first three months of 2025 tell the story: Dominica welcomed 24,321 stayover...

Tinubu: Nigeria open to visa waiver for diplomats, government officials from Eastern Carribean states
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is open to exploring a visa waiver arrangement for holders of diplomatic and official passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The OECS comprises Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth...

Dominica’s Parliament approves increase bank guarantee for Air Service Agreement between DDA and United Airlines
Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre speaking at Parliament on TuesdayDominica’s Parliament has approved an increase in a bank guarantee of EC$7.3 million obtained from the National Bank of Dominica (NBD) to EC$12.2 million, to secure the existing...

Dominica Gov’t urges nationals illegally in the United States to return home
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Dominica government on Monday said it has not received any official communication from the United States that President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on 36 countries, including Dominica and three other...