Caribbean

Prime Minister Terrance Drew returned to St. Kitts and Nevis on October 24 after medical treatment overseas, thanking his family, medical team, Cabinet colleagues and supporters for their prayers and encouragement.

Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man has sparked debate over the origins of Caribbean Carnival after suggesting that Jamaica celebrated the festival before Trinidad and Tobago, prompting criticism on social media.

Alex Anthony Banner and Darnell Emil Rhaburn Sergio have been jointly charged with the murder of community sports organizer Wilson “Chato” Perez, whose body was found in Carmelita Village.

Shimmel Marshall was fatally shot in Malick while travelling to inspect a car advertised online, echoing a similar attack that killed Steve Anthony in the same area on October 21, 2025.

A 17-hour police operation in the Upper Berbice River uncovered more than 310,000 suspected cannabis plants, dried marijuana, processing sheds and makeshift camps.

John Emile Ferdinand, Jonathan Winston Bass and Captain Winston Alphanso Skeete received honours for their contributions to law, business leadership and maritime services.

Acting Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley highlighted the need to strengthen local enterprise, improve energy and water security, and prepare workers for emerging industries as the Government gathers public input for its 2027 budget.

From joining Dominica Social Security as a junior clerk in 1980 to becoming its Executive Director, Janice Jean-Jacques Thomas has spent decades serving the institution and contributing to the country’s social protection system.

The initiative will help eligible families manage the cost of overseas medical trips by supporting travel for children receiving critical treatment and one accompanying parent or guardian.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew is expected to return to St Kitts and Nevis on October 24 after receiving medical clearance to resume his official duties.

Dominica earned three honours at CREF 2026 for its geothermal energy project, financing programme and energy leadership, highlighting its efforts to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force recovered 40 packages of suspected cocaine on Castle Island after a tip from US partners, while searches for a suspected smuggling vessel continue.

Dominica’s 26th World Creole Music Festival is scheduled for October 23–25, 2026, at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, featuring artists including Ne-Yo, Machel Montano, Capleton and Maxi Priest.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was reported in the Caribbean Sea near Saint Kitts and Nevis on October 18, 2026.

Rosanna Ramlal, 49, and her 17-year-old daughter, Elena, were found dead after a house fire in Malick, Trinidad and Tobago, on October 16. Police are investigating the deaths as a suspected double homicide.

Dominica’s Daniel Ali Shillingford and veteran coach Mc Neil Jules will represent the country at the Panamerican Elite Continental Championships in Puebla, Mexico.

British Airways is expanding its Barbados services from October 25, 2026, with a new London Gatwick route expected to increase seat capacity and maintain additional flights into summer 2027.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has praised the handover of Pelican Court, a China-funded EC$50 million housing development with 150 condominium units, as a milestone in urban renewal.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the Ministry of Health will pay the salaries of 16 doctors at Dominica-China Friendship Hospital after concerns were raised over unpaid September wages.

St. Kitts and Nevis topped the CBI Index 2026 with 78 points, followed by Dominica with 75 and Grenada with 72.