Diaspora key to Jamaica’s research future A leading Jamaican scientist is urging the country to rethink how it approaches the loss of skilled talent, arguing that the issue can be transformed into an opportunity for national growth. Speaking at a recent academic gathering, Errol Morrison outlined a vision that shifts the long discussed problem of […]
Jamaica-born doctor shines at world pageant Dr. Sandra Swaby, a Jamaica-born cosmetic surgeon and global advocate for self-love, achieved a milestone on April 4, 2026, when she was named 1st Runner Up at the Queen of the World pageant in New York City. At 53, Dr. Swaby stood out not just for her poise and […]
Former CARICOM Secretary-General Remembered Regional leaders and institutions across the Caribbean are paying tribute to Roderick Rainford, whose death on April 4 at his St Andrew home marks the passing of a central figure in the region’s modern political and economic development. Over decades of public service, he helped steer both national and regional institutions […]
Chris Gayle Adds Star Power to Dancehall Release Jamaican dancehall sensation Tanto Blacks is stepping back into the spotlight with his new single “Rich Carpenter,” released on February 5 through rising producer Polabeatz and UK-based RichBlood876. The release is notable not just for the music but for the star-studded music video featuring former West Indies […]
West Indies Turns to Gibson for Fast Bowling Boost Cricket West Indies has turned to one of its most experienced and respected figures to bolster its fast-bowling department, naming former West Indies pace spearhead and head coach Ottis Gibson as fast bowling consultant on a one-year assignment. The move comes as the regional team faces […]
Election campaign begins as Bahamas sets date An end to uncertainty over the timing of the next general election in The Bahamas came Wednesday night when Prime Minister Phillip Davis confirmed that voters will head to the polls on May 12, 2026. He outlined the formal steps leading to the vote, stating that Parliament will […]
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan leader Rodríguez A shift in Washington’s sanctions policy has placed Delcy Rodríguez at the centre of renewed diplomatic momentum between the United States and Venezuela. On April 1, the United States Department of the Treasury removed her name from its sanctions registry, ending restrictions first imposed in 2018. The decision […]
“Sage of Buxton” Marks Historic 101st Birthday This week Eusi Kwayana, one of Guyana’s most enduring political and cultural figures, celebrated his 101st birthday, prompting tributes from across the Caribbean, the diaspora, and beyond. Born Sydney Evanson King on April 4, 1925, in Lusignan, British Guiana, Kwayana’s life has woven through education, anti‑colonial struggle, political […]
Caribbean Voice Grows in UN Seat Campaign With diplomatic momentum building ahead of a key international vote, Trinidad and Tobago is pressing forward with its campaign for a non permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, citing support from more than 100 countries. The election, scheduled for June during the United Nations General Assembly, […]
Oil Boom Fuels Guyana’s Transformation A sweeping transformation has reshaped Guyana in just five years, drawing strong praise from Lilia Burunciuc, who described the pace of change as “remarkable.” Speaking on the Investing in the Future podcast on Tuesday, Burunciuc reflected on her tenure and recalled her first official visit to the country at a […]
