Amara Campbell

Jamaica will return to the Caribbean Premier League under the ownership of Kingsmen Sports Enterprise, led by Fawad Sarwar, with matches set to take place at Sabina Park.

International and regional gospel artists, including Sinach, Ada Ehi and Travis Greene, performed at the festival held at Windsor Park Stadium.

Kensington Oval has been chosen to stage the CPL playoff matches and final, strengthening Barbados’ reputation as a leading venue for major international cricket events.

Effective March 1, 2026, retail prices for gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and LPG have increased in Barbados, with gasoline rising to $3.79 per litre and diesel to $3.27 per litre, while LPG cylinder prices also saw noticeable hikes.

Agrofest 2026 at Queen’s Park showcased local produce, livestock, youth initiatives, and cultural performances, attracting around 60,000 attendees.

Police officers responding to a report of an assault found the victim lying unconscious on the roadway and later detained three suspects who allegedly admitted to being involved in the altercation.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with US officials at the CARICOM Summit to advance regional cooperation, security, migration, and a new 21st-century partnership framework.

A 30-year-old pump attendant has been charged after allegedly setting a woman alight during a dispute at a service station, leaving the victim hospitalised with severe burns.

The 18-month-old male ocelot, found with gunshot wounds and porcupine quills, is now under veterinary care and partially paralysed in its hind legs.

Police are investigating after a man’s partially decomposed body was discovered in a canal near Hartlands, with authorities working to determine his identity and cause of death.

Virgin Atlantic returns as official airline partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026, boosting international participation and tourism on the island.

West Indies won all four of its group stage matches, finishing first in Group C with eight points and a 1.874 net run rate, securing an early spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The $50 million runway upgrade enhances safety, accommodates larger aircraft, and positions Antigua and Barbuda as a key regional aviation hub.

Police say a gun attack at a Denham Town home has left a toddler dead and two family members injured amid suspected gang turf conflict.

He died at the western border crossing after officials refused entry to a Honduran ambulance transporting him back to Belize for continued treatment.

West Indies will also take on South Africa and India in the Super 8 stage, aiming to reach the semi-finals after missing out in 2024.

Saint Lucia welcomed a record 37,691 stay-over visitors in January 2026, alongside strong growth in cruise passenger arrivals.

Five cruise ships brought over 18,000 passengers and crew to St. John’s Harbour, boosting Antigua and Barbuda’s cruise tourism sector.

The competition features swimmers from local clubs and a visiting British Virgin Islands club, competing across multiple age categories for a chance to join the national squad for CARIFTA.

The six-match series at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, with free entry for spectators.