Guyana Issues Over 55,000 E-Passports in First Half of 2026
More than 55,000 electronic passports were issued in Guyana during the first six months of 2026, as the government continues efforts to modernize immigration, identification and public services. According to Guyana’s 2026 Mid-Year Report, the…
Government of Antigua and Barbuda to Bring in New Streetlights and Cameras
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to import container loads of smart streetlights equipped with built-in security cameras as part of a wider push to improve public safety, modernize infrastructure and enhance communities across the…
Caymanian Doctor Found Not Guilty of Manslaughter
A Grand Court jury in the Cayman Islands has found Dr. Paul Anthony Taiganides not guilty of manslaughter in connection with the death of 29-year-old shooting victim Travis Alexander Derron Ebanks. After deliberating for more than two days, the jury…
Saint Lucia Faces Visa Restriction
Saint Lucia and four other Eastern Caribbean countries could face the loss of visa-free access to the European Union’s Schengen Area if they do not phase out their Citizenship by Investment Programmes by June 2028. The European Union has intensified…
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Sues Miss Universe Organization
Former Miss Universe Jamaica Dr. Gabrielle Henry has filed a lawsuit against the Miss Universe Organization and two of its parent companies over injuries she sustained after falling from the stage during the 2025 Miss Universe competition in…
Jamaica Welcomes First Cohort of Ghanian Nurses
Jamaica on Monday, September 28th, welcomed the first group of 43 Ghanaian nurses recruited under a four-year bilateral health agreement designed to strengthen the island’s healthcare workforce. The nurses arrived at Norman Manley International…
Speaker of Jamaica’s House of Representatives Elected Vice-Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
Speaker of Jamaica’s House of Representatives Juliet Holness has been elected vice-chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), becoming the first female presiding officer from Jamaica to hold the position. Holness was elected…
Royal Caribbean Expands Beyond Cruising With $3 Billion Sandals Resorts Deal
On September 23, 2026, Royal Caribbean Group announced a landmark agreement to acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals Resorts for approximately $3 billion dollars. The blockbuster joint venture values the iconic Caribbean all-inclusive resort…
Jamaica Brings Reparation Petition to the King
Jamaica has formally handed a petition to King Charles III as part of its ongoing push for slavery reparations from Britain. The petition was presented in the United Kingdom by a Jamaican delegation led by Culture Minister Olivia Grange. King…
Saint Lucian Prison Gets New Medical Unit
Nearly 560 inmates at the Bordelais Correctional Facility in Saint Lucia will now have improved access to healthcare following the opening of a dedicated medical unit at the prison. The new facility will provide a range of services, including…