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Dominica has extended VAT exemptions and import duty waivers on essential goods until July 2026 as part of measures to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Dr. Terrance Drew said proper procedures were followed in the reappointment process, after concerns raised by Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

The multi-million-dollar project will include elite training facilities, a sports tourism hub, and the renamed “4 Knights Oval”, aiming to boost cricket development and economic growth.

The Taiwan Navy arrived on April 9, 2026, marking its first visit to St. Kitts and Nevis in over two decades.

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. announced the move as a step to enhance connectivity, with Air Canada set to operate a 177-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8 on the route.

The final is set for April 28, 2026, when the winner will be announced after votes are counted.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced a $5m government fund to support community and faith-based programmes across Barbados.

The evening ceremony in New Delhi included traditional lamp-lighting and ribbon-cutting, attended by diplomats and officials from both nations, marking a new chapter in St. Kitts and Nevis’ global engagement.

Jamaica led the CARIFTA Games with 71 medals, continuing a 40-year streak of dominance at the regional track and field competition.

ArriveAntigua.com was launched to streamline arrivals, allowing visitors to complete forms online and receive a QR code, reducing terminal processing time.

The visit is seen as a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations, with discussions expected to focus on shared opportunities across sectors including agriculture, trade and business.

The Tourism Authority will boost the April 11–12 event’s global profile, featuring international athletes in trail races, open water swims, and triathlons.

The relief, first introduced in the 2025/2026 Budget, aims to shield Dominican families and businesses from rising global prices amid escalating tensions involving Iran and will remain in effect until the end of July 2026.

This snap election follows the 2023 general election, where Browne's Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a strong victory.

Regional leaders pay tribute to ex-president Chandrikapersad Santokhi, remembered for his role in strengthening Caribbean cooperation.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says stationing officers in schools is crucial to protect students and teachers from rising classroom violence, despite opposition criticism.

The government has signed an MoU with Nigeria, bringing global film projects to the country and creating opportunities for local creatives and the tourism sector.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says elections could be held between April 22 and 30 as voters are urged to validate ID cards ahead of the polls.

Speaking at the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasized that no one is above the law and stressed the need to uphold legal order to protect citizens and society.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that more than 300 interns in the National Employment Programme, along with long-serving workers of five years or more, will transition into full-time and permanent positions within the public service.