Caribbean

Dr Denzil Douglas joined CARICOM discussions and a meeting on UN Security Council veto reform as St Kitts and Nevis began its diplomatic programme.

Nine years after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has outlined the country’s recovery efforts, including resilient housing, infrastructure, agriculture and renewable energy.

The Sandy Point cricketer has been selected for West Indies’ six-match tour of Zimbabwe, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is from September 24 to October 7.

The Embraer ERJ-145 returned safely to Cheddi Jagan International Airport after the crew reported an engine-related issue, with all 47 passengers disembarking without injuries.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in the 2026 CPL final at Kensington Oval, with Sufyan Moqim taking 4/14 and Amir Jangoo scoring an unbeaten 57.

Eight people were taken to hospital after a local pirogue and a tour boat collided near Pigeon Point, with police investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival returns in October 2026, with music, food, heritage, film and community events continuing through November 4.

Grenada has increased the retail prices of kerosene and selected LPG products from September 18, while gasoline and diesel prices remain unchanged across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar wished St. Kitts and Nevis prosperity and happiness on its 43rd Independence anniversary, reaffirming India’s close cooperation with the Federation.

St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner Kevin Isaac hosted nearly 200 nationals in London, highlighting the diaspora’s role in supporting national development through expertise, investment and mentorship.

The Jamaica Triathlon Association will send nine triathletes and 17 aquathlon athletes to Bermuda as it continues to strengthen its youth development pathway.

A Trans Guyana Airways Cessna Caravan went off the runway while landing at Mabaruma after the pilot reportedly spotted a dog approaching the runway.

A 52-year-old American citizen was found dead aboard a cruise ship after it docked at Great Stirrup Cay, with Bahamian police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Police believe Bernardo Joel Melara lost control of his motorcycle before crashing into a culvert near Yo Creek.

Detectives found the couple dead inside their Estate St. John residence after a 911 call, with investigators examining stab wounds and a possible gunshot injury.

Police are investigating two separate murders in Belize, with detectives pursuing leads in Orange Walk while probing a group-related shooting in Belize City.

Sixteen families received the keys to new three-bedroom climate-resilient homes in Woodford Hill as Dominica expanded its national housing programme.

A police operation in St Andrew left three people dead and two firearms recovered after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly linked to robberies in the Corporate Area.

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew thanked citizens for their prayers and support, saying he is recovering well while the government continues to function smoothly in his absence.

Richards clocked 44.23 seconds to finish third in Budapest, behind Botswana’s Collen Kebinatshipi and American Rai Benjamin in the inaugural championship’s men’s 400m final.