No fatalities reported as yet — McKenzie
Jamaica's Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie, says he is yet to receive any reports of fatalities following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. McKenzie was addressing queries…
US kills 14 in strikes on alleged Pacific drug boats
US forces killed 14 people in strikes that destroyed four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday, bringing the death toll from Washington’s…
Expect more damage than Gilbert, Ivan, Beryl, Met Service warns
While Jamaica is no stranger to tropical storms, principal director at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) Evan Thompson has warned that the looming Hurricane Melissa could hit the…
USS Gravely Docks in PoS at 9 am; Mia Mottley urges dialogue to prevent war
As the USS Gravely warship arrives at the Port-of-Spain Port this morning, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley yesterday expressed concern at “menacing military” US vessels across the Caribbean Sea. She…
T&T PM says T&T’s safety and security first as US warship docks in PoS
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has hit back at former prime ministers of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) who have signed a “Zone of Peace” declaration, saying regional leaders do…
CIBC Caribbean celebrates 2025 Regional Unsung Heroes
Lucinda “Mini” Smith of BVI named regional unsung hero for 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados, 23 October 2025 – Lucinda “Mini” Smith, a tireless source of kindness and comfort in her community,…
US sending aircraft carrier to South America, Pentagon says in major escalation of military buildup
The US military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region, the Pentagon announced Friday.…
Woman Assisting After $222,000 Cannabis Seizure at Airport
A joint drug operation at the V.C. Bird International Airport on Wednesday led to the seizure of about 37 pounds of cannabis valued at more than $222,000. Police said officers…
Immigration Department to Engage Hispanic Community on Residency and Citizenship Procedures
The Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department will host a community engagement session with members of the Hispanic community on Friday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre.…
Law, Power, and the Caribbean’s Test of Unity – in face of U.S. military action
By Sir Ronald Sanders Four days after the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government reaffirmed the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, Prime Minister Kamla Persad‑Bissessar of Trinidad and Tobago startled…
