Caribbean

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew praised InterCaribbean Airways for safely bringing 27 students back to St. Kitts and Nevis amid the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa.

During the meeting, Minister Maynard discussed St. Kitts and Nevis' solar energy initiatives, focusing on lowering costs and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Five offshore earthquakes, including a 6.7 magnitude tremor, struck near Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda and Gaudeloupe within an hour raising concerns among public.

The Guyana Fire Service is actively investigating an explosion that caused extensive damage, authorities confirmed.

Several Caribbean Airlines flights, including routes between Kingston, Fort Lauderdale, and Toronto, were canceled or rescheduled due to the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa.

The viral video of a Saint Lucian woman praising Grenada’s PM Dickon Mitchell has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters lauding him and critics questioning her perspective.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called for peace, urging the US to avoid war amid escalating tensions and military strikes in the Caribbean.

Dr Norford’s dedication to accuracy and integrity has earned her global credibility, positioning her as a leading figure in forensic science and a source of pride for the Caribbean.

Hurricane Melissa has now passed over Jamaica and left the country in a trail of devastating destruction.

Sources close to the investigation have told Associates Times that early detection and DNA tracing points that the woman belongs to Trinidad, however NYPD has not confirmed that same.

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring several days of damaging winds and heavy rainfall starting late Saturday or Sunday.

The UWI Seismic Research Centre reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:50 pm local time at a depth of 44 km.

PM Skerrit also talked about regional integration, citing that this is the only solution to the problems as the region has to take a more united approach. 

The conference, held under the theme 'Collaborate: Caribbean Strong,' aimed to bring professionals from across the region to discuss strategies for strengthening the island nation.

Regal Princess and Grand Princess docked at Antigua Cruise Port, bringing thousands of passengers to explore the island’s culture and attractions.

The ECJ noted that not all payments will be processed at the same time but emphasized that no one will be left behind.

This was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs on Thursday night in an official statement.

At least three SLASPA staff members were detained this week as part of an ongoing investigation into a drug smuggling operation that allegedly used Port Castries to transport crystal methamphetamine, one of the most addictive synthetic drugs.

This advisory was issued as TS Melissa is slowly moving towards the island and is strengthening into a hurricane with life threatening winds.

The first call was made on October 10, 2025, and the second will be on October 28, 2025.