Caribbean

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit met with US officials at the CARICOM Summit to advance regional cooperation, security, migration, and a new 21st-century partnership framework.

The United States has lifted its 2014 advisory on St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship Programme, citing sweeping reforms to strengthen due diligence and compliance standards.

PM Mitchell shared that discussions focused on strengthening global partnerships, regional security, and advancing development priorities, with key contributions from leaders such as Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate set out a three-pillar agenda centred on community development, sustainability and skills training, as he outlined plans to strengthen services and opportunities in the constituency.

A 30-year-old pump attendant has been charged after allegedly setting a woman alight during a dispute at a service station, leaving the victim hospitalised with severe burns.

The 18-month-old male ocelot, found with gunshot wounds and porcupine quills, is now under veterinary care and partially paralysed in its hind legs.

Police are investigating after a man’s partially decomposed body was discovered in a canal near Hartlands, with authorities working to determine his identity and cause of death.

Virgin Atlantic returns as official airline partner for Antigua Sailing Week 2026, boosting international participation and tourism on the island.

Marco Rubio attended CARICOM’s 50th Summit, pledging U.S. support for regional security, economic growth, energy development, and stronger ties with Caribbean nations.

West Indies won all four of its group stage matches, finishing first in Group C with eight points and a 1.874 net run rate, securing an early spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Parliament has passed the Payment System and Services Bill 2026, introducing a modern legal framework for digital payments, strengthening oversight, consumer protection and promoting financial inclusion within the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.

Five important bills, including those on medical regulation, food safety, and payment systems, were discussed to modernize Dominica’s laws and align with regional CARICOM standards.

The $50 million runway upgrade enhances safety, accommodates larger aircraft, and positions Antigua and Barbuda as a key regional aviation hub.

The plant will produce up to two million gallons of water daily, ensuring 24/7 supply and boosting water security in Basseterre.

Police say a gun attack at a Denham Town home has left a toddler dead and two family members injured amid suspected gang turf conflict.

He died at the western border crossing after officials refused entry to a Honduran ambulance transporting him back to Belize for continued treatment.

Saint Lucia welcomed a record 37,691 stay-over visitors in January 2026, alongside strong growth in cruise passenger arrivals.

Five cruise ships brought over 18,000 passengers and crew to St. John’s Harbour, boosting Antigua and Barbuda’s cruise tourism sector.

The competition features swimmers from local clubs and a visiting British Virgin Islands club, competing across multiple age categories for a chance to join the national squad for CARIFTA.

Discussions between the leaders centered on strengthening regional unity amid geopolitical shifts.