Caribbean

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.

Dominica’s cable car project is expected to transform tourism by improving access to Boiling Lake and enhancing visitor experience across the island.

Expanded services from Canada align with peak tourism and festival period.

Babies born at 27 weeks leave NICU after weeks of specialized treatment at Port of Spain General Hospital.

The union signalled further mobilisation as members prepare to vote on their next steps in the dispute.

The aircraft’s propeller reportedly struck the animal, leading to a chain of mechanical failures during landing.

St Vincent and the Grenadines will host CPL matches for the first time in 13 years at Arnos Vale Stadium starting August 7, 2026.

Authorities plan to increase truancy officers and introduce new measures as school attendance continues to decline.

The collection is now available to consumers in New York.

Authorities said the incident occurred early Sunday morning and investigations are ongoing.