Amara Campbell

INDECOM has launched an investigation into the fatal police shooting, as Jamaica continues to face scrutiny over the rising number of deaths involving members of the security forces.

The National Carnival Committee has unveiled five contestants for the 2026-27 Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen Pageant, with the winner set to receive EC$20,000, land and other prizes.

Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred clocked 21.79 seconds in Brussels to win the women’s 200m, becoming the first Saint Lucian athlete to claim a Diamond League title in the event.

Residents of Harkers Hall blocked roads and demanded answers after Lenroy York was found dead following his removal from a community event.

A Nissan Rogue was set ablaze on Rasta Street in the early hours of Monday, with police investigating a possible arson attack.

Two distinctive aircraft arrived at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, giving aviation enthusiasts in St. Kitts a rare look at JetBlue’s Dominican-themed Airbus A320 and interCaribbean’s new Embraer E170.

Antigua Cruise Port is among 10 nominees for Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026, with the winner to be announced at the World Cruise Awards in Jamaica on October 14.

The royal tour will begin in The Bahamas on October 27 before continuing to Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, where the couple will attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Passengers booked on the affected flights will be moved to alternative same-day Caribbean Airlines services, while other scheduled connections between Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados will continue.

Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton and Trinidadian soca star Kes will lead the 59th New York Caribbean Carnival Parade on September 7 under the theme “One Caribbean.”

Police are investigating the fatal collision as they work to determine exactly how the crash occurred and the circumstances that led to Crawford’s death.

The Fair Trading Commission approved three of four proposed machines for Barbados Light & Power, but any impact on electricity bills would come only after a future rate review.

The final group of 12 students has arrived in Taiwan, completing the Federation’s largest-ever Taiwan scholarship cohort of 37 students for the 2026 academic year.

The seasonal twice-weekly service will begin on 20 December 2026, giving travellers in the New York area direct access to South Caicos for the first time.

Akèma Carty of Anguilla won the Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence 2026 title in Guyana, after competing against six other Caribbean delegates.

The Saddlers well produced about 175 US gallons per minute during initial testing, more than three times the output of the existing water source in the area.

The three-day technical mission included visits to hospitals and polyclinics as officials examined Barbados’ electronic health records and digital healthcare systems.

Port Zante is welcoming two major cruise ships on August 20, bringing thousands of visitors and boosting tourism activity across Basseterre.

Barbados health officials are monitoring influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and other respiratory infections while urging residents to practise good hygiene and protect vulnerable people.

The World Creole Music Festival returns to Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau from October 23–25, featuring Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton and dozens of regional and Dominican artists.