Spain expands support for CARICOM public health CARICOM and the Government of Spain have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening public health cooperation and regional resilience across the Caribbean. The accord, finalized on 6 May 2026, confirms Spain’s contribution of US$700,000 toward a regional initiative titled “Strengthening Regional Leadership, Governance and Coordinated Action in […]
Kingston to host historic Pan American Lacrosse Championship An international lacrosse tournament scheduled for Kingston next year is expected to place Jamaica at the centre of the sport’s development in the region, while offering a potential pathway to Olympic competition. From August 16 to 23, 2026, Jamaica will stage the Pan American Men’s Lacrosse Championship […]
Regional economic growth across the Caribbean slowed sharply in 2025 as global instability, climate disruptions and longstanding structural weaknesses combined to dampen performance in many countries, according to the latest economic review from the Caribbean Development Bank. In its Caribbean Economic Review and Outlook 2025-2026, the Bank reported that regional growth excluding Guyana declined to […]
Six Detained Following Deadly Police Station Security Breach A major investigation has widened following a deadly breach at the San Fernando City Corporation Municipal Police station. Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro reported last Monday that three individuals previously held in connection with Sunday’s attack have been released. The incident left one officer dead and resulted in […]
Caribbean Unity Shines at Carifta Games By Lincoln DePradine At the political level in the Caribbean, specifically as it relates to Caricom and the recent brouhaha – of the appointment of the secretary general and the “invite’’ or “disinvite’’ of Trinidad and Tobago to a meeting in Nevis – there may be disharmony. At the […]
Affordable luxury weddings debut at Bahamas private island Destination weddings and experiential events continue to gain momentum globally, and a new offering in The Bahamas is aiming to meet that demand with a blend of affordability, exclusivity and natural beauty. Blue Lagoon Island, located just minutes from Nassau, has launched a series of all-inclusive wedding […]
Mass Burial of Infants Sparks Probe in Trinidad What began as a routine patrol in Cumuto has developed into a deeply troubling case involving the handling of human remains, prompting a wide-ranging criminal investigation and raising questions about oversight in burial practices. Officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service reported that a total of […]
Caribbean Feels Economic Shock From Middle East War Pressure is building across Caribbean economies as distant conflict and looming climate risks begin to converge, raising concern among regional planners and international agencies. What began as a war in the Middle East six weeks ago is now being felt in household budgets and supply chains far […]
Safety and Service Fuel Barbados’ Record Tourism Growth Barbados has earned international acclaim as one of the safest destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, a distinction that the island’s tourism leaders say underscores both its appeal and reliability. Andrea Franklin, chief executive officer of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., described the recognition as timely […]
Caribbean Leaders Unite to Deliver Aid to Cuba Caribbean nations are intensifying support for Cuba, mobilizing cash and essential aid through the regional secretariat in Guyana as economic hardship deepens on the island. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and current chair of the 15-member bloc, said details on upcoming shipments would […]
