Caribbean

Parliament approved a resolution setting 12 principles for negotiations with Washington, requiring case-by-case approvals, security checks and full funding commitments before any migrant transfers can proceed.

During the ASPIRE Savings Account Deposit Exercise, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew pledged to personally match each participating child's savings deposit up to EC$200 to encourage financial literacy and saving habits.

Fortinet's latest threat report found that Jamaica recorded 5.4 million cyberattack attempts in the first half of 2026, as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence and automation to target vulnerable systems.

The announcement followed a meeting between Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit and the Dominica Association of Persons with Disabilities, where officials discussed improving inclusion, advocacy and policy coordination.

The Pantasy Steel Band from Telford will headline the Llanfyllin Show on August 8, joining a packed programme of live music, shearing contests, BMX displays, horse events and family entertainment.

Industry experts say stronger regulation, enhanced due diligence and rising global demand are expected to reshape Citizenship by Investment programmes and support long-term growth rather than slow the sector.

Detectives are reviewing security camera footage and appealing for witnesses after a 66-year-old Villa resident was shot and injured.

Speaking at regional meetings in Martinique and Saint Lucia, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said Caribbean countries must work together to tackle cross-border security, cyber threats and climate-related risks.

Citizens of nine CARICOM countries, including St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica, can now travel to Spain without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business and other approved visits.

Olympic champion Julien Alfred clocked a season-best 10.87 seconds to win the women’s 100m at the Gyulai István Memorial, extending her impressive run ahead of the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in September.

The agreement establishes a framework for automated biometric data sharing, allowing participating countries to strengthen border security, immigration screening and the identification of potential security threats.

Award-winning British-Jamaican chef Dom Taylor, founder of The Good Front Room and winner of Channel 4’s Five Star Kitchen: Britain’s Next Great Chef, died on July 13, 2026.

The additional flights, operating between July 16 and August 31, will add 7,656 seats to the domestic airbridge, helping meet increased demand during the Tobago Heritage Festival and The Great Race.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with discussions focusing on sustainable development, climate resilience and Taiwan’s continued support for St. Kitts and Nevis.

The pharmacist was discovered after family members forced open his locked bedroom door when he failed to respond.

The TTMS warned that additional rainfall over already saturated ground could cause streams to overflow, leading to localized flooding, ponding in low-lying areas and possible landslips across parts of Trinidad.

The limited-time promotion offers one-way Lite fares, including taxes, for travel between Barbados and Guyana in September, giving passengers more affordable options for business and leisure travel.

St. Kitts and Nevis remains among six Caribbean nations classified as high-income economies by the World Bank, based on its latest Gross National Income per capita assessment for 2025.

The relief shipment includes 300 water tanks, food, medicines, cleaning supplies and heavy equipment, contributed by Guyana and six other CARICOM member states to support communities affected by Venezuela’s recent earthquake.

Martinique officially became CARICOM's seventh Associate Member after France and the regional bloc completed all legal requirements, allowing the French territory to participate in CARICOM meetings and regional initiatives.