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  • Tropical Weather Outlook: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (8 am)

    Tropical Weather Outlook: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 (8 am)

    The Meteorological Services under the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) and the Grenada Airports Authority (GAA) have released an active tropical weather update for the tropical North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, covering a designated area of special interest spanning 10–20°N latitude and 40–65°W longitude. As of the latest advisory, two distinct tropical waves are currently moving westward across the Atlantic basin, with varying levels of convective activity and forecast impacts for the region.

    The first system, labeled Tropical Wave 1, is a disturbance originating in the central Atlantic. Its center is positioned along the 58°W meridian, stretching southward from 16°N latitude. The wave is progressing westward at a steady speed of approximately 15 knots. Meteorological observations show scattered moderate convection, with isolated strong thunderstorm activity concentrated between 06°N and 10°N latitude, and between 53°W and 60°W longitude. Based on its current forward momentum, forecasters project the core axis of Tropical Wave 1 will pass over the island nation of Grenada between later this evening and Wednesday. As the wave moves across the island, residents can expect an increase in overall cloud cover and scattered shower activity through the period.

    The second system, Tropical Wave 2, is located further east across the tropical Atlantic, centered near the 46°W meridian and extending southward from 15°N latitude. This wave is moving slightly faster than its central Atlantic counterpart, tracking west at speeds between 15 and 20 knots. Scattered moderate convective activity has been observed for this system, confined between 06°N and 09°N latitude between 44°W and 52°W longitude. Unlike Tropical Wave 1, current meteorological modeling and conditions do not support the development of tropical cyclone activity from this system over the next 48 hours.

    This official advisory notes that the next scheduled update on the activity of these tropical waves will be issued to the public at 2 pm.

    This weather advisory is published in partnership with NOW Grenada, which notes that it holds no liability for opinions, statements, or third-party contributor content included in public advisories. Users may report any inappropriate content related to these updates through official reporting channels.

  • Summer arrives with high temperatures and rain: Indomet explains what will happen today

    Summer arrives with high temperatures and rain: Indomet explains what will happen today

    The Dominican Republic’s national weather authority, the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet), has released a detailed forecast for this Sunday, outlining a day of shifting weather conditions driven by two key atmospheric factors: a passing tropical wave and lingering Saharan dust. According to the agency’s official update, Sunday morning will be dominated by a muted, grayish, opaque sky across the country, a visual effect caused by high concentrations of wind-carried Saharan dust particles lingering in the upper atmosphere. As the day progresses, the approaching tropical wave will trigger dramatic weather shifts in the afternoon, bringing heavy downpours, sudden thunderstorms, and gusty wind conditions to a wide swathe of national territory. Hard-hit areas will include the capital metropolitan region of Greater Santo Domingo, as well as the eastern and central provinces of La Altagracia, El Seibo, La Romana, Hato Mayor, San Pedro de Macorís, Monte Plata, San Cristóbal, Monseñor Nouel, and Sánchez Ramírez, with adjacent localities also expected to see severe weather activity. Beyond the immediate daily forecast, Indomet also reminded the public that June 21 marks the official start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere – the astronomical event that brings the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the calendar year. Compounding the weather conditions, Indomet confirmed that unusually high temperatures will persist across most of the Dominican Republic, driven by both the seasonal shift to summer and the insulating effect of lingering Saharan dust in the atmosphere. To help residents avoid heat-related illness, the institute has issued public health guidance, urging people across the country to maintain consistent hydration, wear loose, light-colored lightweight clothing that reflects sunlight, and limit prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, particularly during the peak heating window between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • We are trying to reach the following persons as a matter of urgency. Are you listed below? Do you have information as to their whereabouts or how to contact these persons?Then contact 464-1977/ 464-1238

    We are trying to reach the following persons as a matter of urgency. Are you listed below? Do you have information as to their whereabouts or how to contact these persons?Then contact 464-1977/ 464-1238

    A pressing public call has been issued by authorities or organizers seeking to urgently locate a group of people that have not been named in the initial announcement. The appeal directly asks two critical questions of anyone reading or hearing the notice: first, whether the individual seeing the message is among the group being sought, and second, whether any member of the public holds details about the current location or accessible contact information for the people the organizers are trying to reach.

    No additional context about why these individuals are being sought, how many people are on the list, or what the nature of the matter requiring contact is has been released alongside the urgent appeal. The notice emphasizes that establishing connection with these people is a time-sensitive matter, meaning a prompt response from anyone with relevant information is requested. It remains unclear whether the search is related to a legal matter, a public safety issue, a family notification, or another type of urgent inquiry, as the originating body has only released the basic appeal for information to date.

  • LIVE: Conversation on the The Liturgy of Domestic Church Life

    LIVE: Conversation on the The Liturgy of Domestic Church Life

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  • Minister Urges Locals to Seize Opportunities from UWI Expansion

    Minister Urges Locals to Seize Opportunities from UWI Expansion

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  • LIVE NOW: Press Conference with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit 10th June 2026

    LIVE NOW: Press Conference with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit 10th June 2026

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  • Leisure : Did you know ? #31

    Leisure : Did you know ? #31

    As of June 2026, Haiti’s leading local information platform HaitiLibre has announced the expansion of its popular free general knowledge quiz platform, QuizHaitiLibre, growing its total offering to 150 interactive multiple-choice quiz games after adding 31 new entries in its monthly June update. The 31st entry in the platform’s ongoing “Did You Know?” series shines a light on a little-discussed but foundational component of Haiti’s economy and food security: the bulk carriers that keep the country supplied with essential goods.

    Bulk carriers are a specialized class of cargo ship engineered specifically to move large volumes of unpackaged “bulk” goods across international waters. For Haiti, which relies on imports to meet the vast majority of its population’s basic food needs and construction demand, these vessels are far more than just commercial shipping assets—they are lifelines. Key staples that Haitian consumers depend on, including rice sourced from the U.S. and Asian markets, and core construction materials such as cement, all arrive in the country via bulk carriers.

    Unlike many major international ports, most Haitian docking facilities lack advanced, automated cargo-handling infrastructure. To address this gap, many bulk carriers calling on Haitian ports come pre-equipped with on-board cranes that allow them to unload cargo directly at docks that lack permanent heavy lifting equipment. Even with this adaptation, unloading bulk cargo remains a labor-intensive process that relies heavily on skilled stevedores, as well as carefully coordinated storage logistics to move goods to nearby silos and warehouses immediately after unloading.

    The efficient management of bulk carrier deliveries is not just a logistical concern—it is a critical determinant of national food security. Any extended delay in unloading a single bulk carrier can quickly ripple through local markets, triggering product shortages and sudden spikes in food and construction material prices that disproportionately impact low-income Haitian households.

    Beyond this deep dive into Haitian port logistics, QuizHaitiLibre offers audiences a wide range of engaging, accessible general knowledge content covering hundreds of topics related to Haitian life, culture, infrastructure and global affairs. Designed to accommodate all age groups and knowledge levels, every quiz on the platform is 100% free to access, requires no user registration, and offers three distinct difficulty tiers: easy, intermediate, and hard. All content is available in both French and English to serve Haiti’s diverse linguistic communities.

    The platform updates its content library with new quizzes every month, giving returning users fresh material to test their knowledge on a steady basis. Readers are invited to visit the QuizHaitiLibre platform at https://quiz.haitilibre.com/en to explore the full collection of quizzes, share the resource with family and friends, and submit feedback to the platform’s development team.

  • Pope Leo XIV has officially accepted the resignation of Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey

    Pope Leo XIV has officially accepted the resignation of Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey

    In a formal church development that closes a years-long transition process, Pope Leo XIV has formally accepted the resignation of Bishop Clyde Martin Harvey, the long-serving leader of the Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada, the diocese confirmed in a public statement released this week. The resignation process first began back in November 2023, when Bishop Harvey submitted his formal notice of stepping down in compliance with the Roman Catholic Church’s canon law requirements for clergy retirement. At that time, then-Pope Francis declined to accept the immediate resignation, requesting that Harvey remain in his post to oversee diocesan operations through January 31, 2026, to ensure a stable, orderly transition of responsibilities.

    Following the passing of Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV took office as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025, inheriting the pending transition process for the Grenada diocese. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the new pontiff officially formalized the acceptance of Harvey’s resignation, bringing the transition period to a close. To lead the diocese through the interim period before a permanent new bishop is selected, the Vatican has appointed Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire, who currently serves the Archdiocese of Castries in neighboring St Lucia, as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of St George’s-in-Grenada.

    Archbishop Malzaire is already scheduled to make his first public appearance in his new interim role next Sunday, June 14, 2026. He will lead the monthly devotion service at the Marian Shrine located on Battle Hill, kicking off at 3:00 p.m. local time. For his part, Bishop Harvey is expected to wrap up his remaining administrative duties and depart the diocese next week, marking the end of his tenure leading the Grenada-based diocese.

    A disclaimer accompanying the diocesan announcement notes that NOW Grenada, the outlet that first distributed the statement, does not take responsibility for the personal opinions, public statements or third-party contributed media content included in the announcement. Members of the public are invited to report any potential abusive content via a designated channel provided by the outlet.

  • Pope invited to visit T&T

    Pope invited to visit T&T

    An official invitation for Pope Leo XIV to visit the Caribbean region, led by the government of Trinidad and Tobago in partnership with the Archdiocese of Port of Spain, has been formally delivered to Vatican authorities, according to Roman Catholic Archbishop Fr Jason Gordon. The invitation was submitted during Gordon’s recent trip to Rome for the Antilles Episcopal Conference, a gathering that opened discussions about a potential papal trip to the island nation and the wider Caribbean.

    In comments provided to Catholic News following the conference, Gordon confirmed that formal documentation of the invitation has been shared with key Vatican offices: a copy was handed directly to the Vatican Secretary of State by Gordon himself, while an additional official version was delivered to the papal nuncio, the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the region.

    Thus far, Vatican officials have not closed the door on the visit, Gordon explained. When the invitation was raised during discussions with the Secretary of State, the proposal was acknowledged and received respectfully, with no outright rejection of the plan. “We just have to wait, and pray and see,” Gordon said of the ongoing process, adding that outcome remains uncertain but hopeful. “He did not turn it down and not only that he listened.”

    If the visit moves forward, it would mark the first papal trip to the Caribbean in nearly 40 years. The last pope to visit the region was John Paul II, who added a stop in Trinidad and Tobago to the end of his 25th apostolic journey through South America in 1985, following visits to Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru. During that historic stop on February 5, 1985, Pope John Paul II delivered a homily to worshippers in Port of Spain that highlighted the spiritual meaning embedded in the nation’s name, which references the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. “Permit me to begin, dear brothers and sisters, by venerating the Most Holy Trinity, whose name your country bears: Trinidad and Tobago,” he told the gathering. “Glory to you, O Trinity!”

    The potential visit comes as Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pope to hold both U.S. and Peruvian citizenship, has been making high-profile international appearances in recent weeks. Over the weekend, an Associated Press report confirmed that more than one million people gathered in Madrid to attend a Mass presided over by the new pope, where he called on European nations to honor Christianity’s foundational role in shaping the continent’s shared cultural identity and celebrated Spain’s centuries-long tradition of religious faith.

  • El Niño Has Arrived, Official Declaration May Be Imminent

    El Niño Has Arrived, Official Declaration May Be Imminent

    After weeks of monitoring rising ocean temperatures across the tropical Pacific, AccuWeather’s team of expert meteorologists has officially confirmed that El Niño conditions have fully taken hold in the region, with major implications for global weather patterns and the upcoming 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

    Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather’s senior long-range meteorologist, explained that the key threshold for declaring El Niño has already been crossed. The benchmark measurement for the climate phenomenon is average sea surface temperature anomalies across the central-eastern equatorial Pacific, and the latest weekly readings show temperatures are running just over 0.5 degrees Celsius above the long-term historical average. This 0.5 degree threshold is the widely accepted primary criteria for confirming an El Niño event.

    Pastelok added that while most El Niño and La Niña events typically initiate during the Northern Hemisphere fall, this event is developing earlier than the historical average, and is on track to strengthen rapidly in the coming months.

    The establishment of El Niño will bring a cascade of climate impacts across the United States in the coming seasons. One of the most significant effects is increased wind shear across the entire Atlantic Basin, a meteorological condition that disrupts the formation and organization of tropical cyclones. That said, even with fewer projected storms, the risk of catastrophic damage does not disappear.

    For the western and southwestern United States, including California, elevated Pacific sea surface temperatures tied to El Niño will increase the likelihood of intense, heavy rainfall events that can trigger flooding and mudslides. On the flip side, many parts of the U.S. already grappling with severe long-term drought can expect even drier than average conditions through the duration of the event, exacerbating existing water scarcity challenges.

    Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert, noted that the early arrival of El Niño directly ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season has led forecasters to revise their 2026 seasonal outlook downward. Initially, the team projected 11 to 16 named storms for the season, but the early arrival of a strengthening El Niño pushes the forecast toward the lower end of that range, with around 11 named storms now seen as the most likely outcome. By contrast, El Niño will fuel increased tropical storm activity across the eastern and central Pacific, raising storm risk for Pacific coastal regions.

    DaSilva stressed that even with a lower overall number of named storms, the threat of a devastating hurricane remains very real. During El Niño years, hurricanes that form close to the U.S. mainland coastline are far more common, and these “homegrown” systems give residents and emergency managers far less time to prepare for landfall. History has repeatedly shown that a single powerful hurricane is enough to cause catastrophic damage and loss of life, regardless of how quiet the overall season is.

    Looking ahead, AccuWeather forecasters estimate there is a 30 to 40 percent chance this event will strengthen into a rare “Super El Niño”, a classification reserved for the strongest events on record. A Super El Niño would make it far more likely that El Niño conditions persist through all of 2026 and extend into early 2027, bringing prolonged climate impacts across the globe.

    Jonathan Porter, AccuWeather’s chief meteorologist, said that based on the latest data, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center is expected to formally confirm El Niño’s arrival imminently, most likely during its scheduled monthly climate update set for Thursday, June 11.