Caribbean

An online survey of 142 respondents shows Ashma McDougall leading Danny Lugay ahead of the September 7 Roseau North by-election.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew says he remains under medical care in South Florida after experiencing nausea, vomiting, dizziness and difficulty walking last Sunday.

Martinique media reported that St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew was diagnosed with a stroke and later travelled to Miami for further medical evaluation.

The first 11 families in Canefield East will receive the keys to their climate-resilient homes as Dominica begins the handover of 215 housing units across nine communities.

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

Gregor Nassief publicly endorsed UWP leader Dr Thomson Fontaine and Roseau North candidate Danny Lugay during a radio interview and is expected to appear at a party meeting this week.

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

Jamaica’s Kadrian Goldson led a Jamaican one-two finish at ISTAF Berlin after clocking 9.98 seconds, while three other Jamaicans also claimed victories at the Continental Tour Silver meeting.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew remains in stable condition after being hospitalized with headache, nausea and fever, with doctors recommending overseas medical observation as a precaution.

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.

St. Kitts and Nevis offers US investors a streamlined entry into the Caribbean through two dedicated investment agencies, stable economic growth, and a business environment backed by English common law.

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 cinema announced an indefinite closure to improve its facilities, while separate reports say health officials shut its canteen following sanitation concerns. The company has not linked the two events.

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.