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…
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,…