Caribbean

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Ministry of Health will pay the salaries of 16 doctors at Dominica-China Friendship Hospital after concerns were raised over unpaid September wages.

St. Kitts and Nevis topped the CBI Index 2026 with 78 points, followed by Dominica with 75 and Grenada with 72.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Barbuda could transition to fully renewable energy within 18 to 24 months, with plans to expand solar generation and add battery storage.

Saint Lucia marked 75 years of Universal Adult Suffrage on October 12, 2026, with a special church service and parliamentary sitting honouring the pioneers who helped shape the country’s democracy.

Dominica marked National Flag Day on October 12, 2026, celebrating the flag as a symbol of national unity, heritage and pride as the country prepares for its 48th Independence anniversary.

St Kitts and Nevis joined Taiwan in celebrating its 115th National Day on October 10, reaffirming 43 years of diplomatic relations and cooperation in education, healthcare, renewable energy and other sectors.

Community members are questioning the handling of 11 Jamaican nationals deported from Antigua and Barbuda, citing concerns about family notification, access to lawyers and the collection of personal belongings.

Heavy rainfall from a tropical wave triggered flooding, landslides and retaining-wall failures across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on October 6, with 154 incidents recorded and families displaced from their homes.

St Vincent and the Grenadines will celebrate its 47th Independence Day on October 27, 2026, under the theme “Hand in Hand, Uplifting Our Nation”, with cultural events and national ceremonies planned throughout October.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Agriculture is urging the public, travellers and importers to help prevent the Mediterranean fruit fly from entering the country, warning of potential damage to crops, food supplies and household budgets.

Anguilla’s Amarni Webster has won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism after competing against 17 other young delegates.

Saint Lucia’s meteorological director warns that below-average rainfall and high temperatures could worsen drought concerns, with reservoir levels at an all-time low as the island approaches the dry season.

Dominica expects 267 cruise ship calls and 475,521 passengers during the 2026/2027 season, as Tourism Minister Denise Charles-Pemberton highlights opportunities for local businesses and the island’s wider tourism sector.

St Kitts and Nevis all-rounder Jahzara Claxton scored 73 runs and took seven wickets as West Indies Women completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe.

Dominica has ranked 11th among 20 Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 92.53 points and placing ninth in the publication’s 10-island UK list.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met young people in Castle Bruce for a youth dialogue focused on their concerns, aspirations and ideas for creating greater opportunities in the constituency.

Nevis ranked 13th and St. Kitts 17th in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Caribbean and Atlantic, with both islands scoring above 91 points.

The new Contour Airlines route adds twice-weekly nonstop flights between Trinidad and Dominica, strengthening regional air links ahead of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Zaine Fredrick finished first runner-up at the 2026 Miss Essence and Mind International Swimsuit Pageant in St Maarten.

Jahzara Claxton delivered consecutive all-round performances as West Indies Women recorded back-to-back eight-wicket victories over Zimbabwe in the first two T20 internationals.