Caribbean

Olympic champion Julien Alfred will represent Saint Lucia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23, 2026, where she is set to compete against British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith.

An aircraft has been submerged near the Talata Wreck off Potato Bay to create an artificial reef aimed at enhancing marine life and attracting divers.

A High Court judge dismissed the murder charge against the bar owner, citing inconsistencies in witness testimony and inconclusive CCTV evidence in the 2020 death of Devon Brown.

The festival will showcase internationally recognized artists led by Kali alongside Kimani T, 15.61, Phael Lander, and Khadijah Joseph, as well as cultural performances from groups including Possie Culcha Pan, Kalinago dancers, and Waitu Cirque.

Trinidad and Tobago officials are addressing rising road fatalities by introducing new safety measures, urging drivers to slow down and obey traffic laws for safer roads.

Gaston Browne is set to serve a fourth term after his party won a clear majority in Wednesday’s general election across Antigua and Barbuda.

Final day saw shifting winds, rising seas, and close racing from Ffryes Beach to English Harbour, with crews tackling strong 18–20 knot conditions and narrow finishes across classes.

The marine animal was seen moving slowly near the shallows, prompting swimmers to exit the water in panic.

Officials say drone surveillance will help monitor ports and coastlines without risking officers’ lives.

A St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo vessel carrying cement has been hijacked off Somalia’s Garacad coast, with 15 crew reportedly taken hostage as piracy fears resurface.

Police recovered a suspected .32 spent shell and a leather holster near the scene, and CCTV footage is being reviewed to determine the circumstances.

The five CPL matches attracted over 17,000 fans, including 3,000 international visitors, injecting US$12 million into local hotels, restaurants, and services.

The Ministry of Education confirmed that access to several schools is blocked by flooding and landslides, prompting closures across eastern and northeastern districts.

Witnesses reported that a masked gunman exited a vehicle and opened fire outside a Montego Bay church, as police review CCTV footage and search for suspects.

The SKN Nature Project is revitalizing 100 acres of land in St. Kitts and Nevis to grow Tabasco peppers, enhancing local food security and employment opportunities.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit meets Guadeloupe officials to discuss security, judicial, and immigration cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties.

The Ministry of Transport and Works is advancing road construction in Barbados' Christ Church communities, including new roads, flood solutions, and infrastructure upgrades.

A 23-year-old man in the Bahamas is under investigation after allegedly abusing a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant.

With coordinated efforts among healthcare professionals, the Medical Benefits Scheme, and CalvinAir, the urgent spinal surgery was successfully made possible.

Two men, a Grenadian and a Venezuelan, have been arrested in connection with the seizure in the Cumberland area.