Caribbean

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.

Approximately 100 firearms and about 4,000 rounds of ammunition have gone missing from the San Fernando Municipal Police Station, widening an investigation into the murder of Woman Police Constable Anusha Eversley.

The initiative forms part of SLASPA’s wider push to improve passenger experience, as the authority works to align airport amenities with international standards and meet growing expectations for connectivity among travellers.

Barbados Police Service is actively engaged in the investigation and warned that the apparent gang conflict between young men has spiraled out of control with retaliation becoming routine.

Piarco International Airport will remove its domestic departure lounge and route all passengers through a unified “All Gates” system from 24 April 2026, the Airport Authority said.

Caribbean Airlines has appointed an acting chief executive after Nirmala Ramai stepped down seven months into the role, while the company continues its search for a permanent CEO.

A high-level security meeting in St Kitts and Nevis reviewed national safety measures as officials discussed crime response and public protection strategies.

The general elections will be held on April 30, 2026, two years ahead of the originally scheduled date in January 2028.