Dunn’s River Falls Recognized in TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards
Dunn’s River Falls and Park has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, placing the iconic Jamaican attraction among the top 10% of attractions worldwide based on visitor reviews and ratings. The recognition,…
Jamaican Born Chef Named Winner of Season 5 for American Cooking Competition
Jamaican-born chef Darian Bryan has been named the winner of Season 5 of the popular American cooking competition Next Level Chef, triumphing over fellow finalists Connor Caine and Nicole Lawson. The Fox series began with 24 contestants competing…
Virgin Islands Man Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Nearly 89 Grams of Fentanyl into St. Croix
A Virgin Islands man has plead guilty to smuggling nearly 89 grams of fentanyl into St. Croix through the mail—an amount authorities say was potentially lethal enough to kill every resident of the island. According to the U.S. Department of Justice,…
Bahamas Defense Force Recovers Suspected Bales of Marijuana
On Sunday, 14 June 2026, Royal Bahamas Defence Force interceptor P-51 recovered 12 suspected bales of hydroponic marijuana while conducting routine patrol, boarding, and search operations in the general vicinity of Fresh Creek, Andros in the…
Grenada Secures Another Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Grenada has secured another Gold Medal at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, bringing its total to 19 golds and marking nine consecutive wins at the prestigious horticultural event. The award-winning display, titled “Isle of Spice – A…
American Airlines to Resume Flights to Haiti in November 2026
American Airlines said Friday it will resume flights to Haiti on November 1st after major U.S. carriers suspended service to the Caribbean nation in late 2024. American will begin service to Cap-Haitien this fall and is the first U.S. carrier to…
Businessman Arrested for More than $270,000 Concealed in Soap Boxes
A 34-year-old businessman from St Elizabeth has been arrested and charged after authorities allegedly discovered more than US$270,000 concealed inside boxes of bath soap in his luggage at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. The accused,…
6.1 magnitude earthquake rattles Cuban capital Havana—reports
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP)—A strong earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, with AFP journalists in Havana reporting 20 seconds of shaking that forced Cubans out of buildings and into the streets. The US Geological Survey said that the…
Guyana Moves Ahead to Transform National Security Infrastructure
Guyana is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to transform its national security infrastructure through AI-powered policing, digital services, and full-scale surveillance coverage expected to be completed by 2030. The plan was outlined by President…
Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes $200 Million Dollar Development
The Antigua and Barbuda government has welcomed the launch of construction on the US$200 million Long Bay Zen Resort, describing the development as a key component of its strategy to attract more high-end tourism investment to the country. Speaking…