Caribbean

PM Drew emphasized that the Prime Creative Arts Centre will empower young people, foster creativity, and play a key role in diversifying the nation’s economy.

Five cruise ships docked on Friday, bringing a total of 8,473 passengers to St Kitts, while three vessels arrived the previous day.

The $400,000 upgrade to Basketball City in St. Kitts and Nevis includes modernizing the facility with new seating, lights, and expanded amenities, aiming to empower young athletes and support national competitions.

Currently, around 1,100 Dominicans are employed at the construction site of the international airport.

Experts clarify that refugees are fleeing conflict and persecution, not criminality, and that their relocation to Dominica could bring economic benefits through guaranteed rental income and expanded local employment.

The family was at home on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2025, when the incident occurred.

The added flights will be incorporated into the February 2026 schedule to ensure a steady flow of international tourists.

They welcomed the vessel with a warm greetings and a brief ceremony, aiming to showcase the cultural offerings and natural products of Grenada.

The West Indies bowling unit included six players, aiming to bring consistency and stability in the stadium conditions.

PM Skerrit said the agreement reflects ongoing dialogue with the United States and underscores Dominica’s role as a willing and reliable regional partner.

The victim was participating in a diving excursion operated by a local hotel with his son.

On January 1, 2026, Antigua and Barbuda welcomed over 14,500 passengers via sea, marking a record-breaking start to the year for the nation's tourism industry.

79-year-old Keith Mitchell, previously married for four decades, has married 41-year-old economist Dr Ophelia Wells following her separation from Grenada’s Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall.

Caribbean airspace has reopened, and flights from the U.S. are operating again after disruptions caused by the military action in Venezuela.

PM Browne said the agreement will allow Antigua and Barbuda to assist with refugee resettlement, with full support from the U.S.

The Bureau will continue to monitor the evolving situation and its impact on economic activity within the Community, particularly air travel.

Airlines have cancelled and diverted flights between the United States and the Caribbean following airspace restrictions linked to reports of military activity involving Venezuela.

The Nigerian airline says reports that travellers were sold tickets to Jamaica and left in Barbados are misleading.

The regional carrier has scrapped its buy-on-board shopping service as part of wider cost-cutting measures.

A JetBlue Flight 2017 scheduled to land at 6:18 am was turned back to John F. Kennedy International Airport.