Martinique Officially Joins the CARICOM Community
Martinique has officially joined the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as its seventh Associate Member, marking a major step in the regional organization’s continued expansion ahead of its annual Heads of Government summit in Saint Lucia. CARICOM…
UK Reports over 180 gangs in Trinidad and Tobago
A new report prepared by the United Kingdom Home Office says Trinidad and Tobago is home to 186 criminal gangs with an estimated 1,750 members, highlighting the significant role organized crime continues to play in the country's security landscape.…
HIV On The Rise In St. Vincent and The Grenadines and The Bahamas
Health officials across the Caribbean are raising concerns over a rise in newly reported HIV cases, with authorities in both St. Vincent and the Grenadines and The Bahamas urging residents to get tested, know their status and practice safer sex. In…
Saint Lucia Partners with RestoringVision to Expand Access to Eye Care
The Government of Saint Lucia has entered into a new partnership with U.S.-based nonprofit RestoringVision to improve access to vision care across the island through the public healthcare system. Under the agreement, up to 50,000 donated eyeglasses…
JCF Seized More than 11,000 Pounds of Cocaine So Far this Year
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says it has seized approximately 5,100 kilogrammes (more than 11,000 pounds) of cocaine so far this year, with an estimated street value of about JM$3 billion, over $19,000 US. According to the JCF, the seizures…
BVI Considers Same-Sex Civil Partnerships
According to reports The British Virgin Islands government is moving toward introducing legal recognition for same-sex relationships through civil partnerships, while maintaining its opposition to same-sex marriage, according to Premier Dr. Natalio…
Nassau Cruise Port Exceeds 33,000 Passengers in a Single Day
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) achieved a historic milestone on June 8th, 2026, welcoming a record-breaking 33,254 cruise passengers in a single day. The achievement marks the first time the port has surpassed the 33,000-passenger threshold and…
STIs On The Rise Among Young People In The Caribbean
Health officials across the Caribbean are raising concerns over a significant increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly among young adults aged 20 to 29, as countries report growing numbers of cases and call for stronger…
Jamaican Man Charged For Murdering His Nephew Over World Cup Dispute
A 25-year-old Jamaican man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of his nephew during a dispute over the volume of a television while a World Cup football match was being watched. Charged is Chad Campbell, a labourer of Ewarton,…
Major Fire at Dominican Republic Resort
A massive fire tore through a luxury beachfront resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, killing one tourist and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,700 guests. Authorities confirmed that the victim was a 46-year-old Italian woman who was staying…