Caribbean

This snap election follows the 2023 general election, where Browne's Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a strong victory.

Gasoline drops 6 cents to $3.73 per litre, diesel 12 cents to $3.15 and LPG cylinders see similar reductions, while kerosene remains unchanged.

Antigua and Barbuda’s cruise tourism sector thrives as over 13,000 guests and crew arrive in a single day, marking a strong end to March 2026.

A team of 14 young swimmers will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Martinique.

Ethan “Predator” Clarke was found guilty of murdering Ruel “Short Boss” Russell in front of his family, with sentencing set for April.

Regional leaders pay tribute to ex-president Chandrikapersad Santokhi, remembered for his role in strengthening Caribbean cooperation.

In Belize, a suspect known as “Cheto” terrorized a police officer’s family at their home before fleeing on a motorcycle; authorities have launched a manhunt.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says stationing officers in schools is crucial to protect students and teachers from rising classroom violence, despite opposition criticism.

The government has signed an MoU with Nigeria, bringing global film projects to the country and creating opportunities for local creatives and the tourism sector.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says elections could be held between April 22 and 30 as voters are urged to validate ID cards ahead of the polls.

The 28th St. Kitts Music Festival will run from June 25–27 at Warner Park Stadium, featuring Machel Montano, Kehlani, Beres Hammond, and more.

The Barbados Fire Service has responded to 363 fires so far this year, compared with 388 during the same period in 2025, indicating a slight overall decline.

The team lost the match by 103 runs as on the target of 341 runs, the team managed to make only 238 runs with a loss of 8 wickets.

Police arrested four individuals after intercepting a vehicle near Pigeon Island and recovering two pistols, ammunition and a firearm component during an early morning operation.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the move aims to protect the integrity and security of the programme, following similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian applicants.

Barbados will serve as a key homeport with more than 30 voyages planned, offering travellers the option to start and end their Caribbean cruises on the island.

Speaking at the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasized that no one is above the law and stressed the need to uphold legal order to protect citizens and society.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that more than 300 interns in the National Employment Programme, along with long-serving workers of five years or more, will transition into full-time and permanent positions within the public service.

Nine people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a karaoke event in Fryers Well, St Lucy, while a separate collision in Thicketts, St Philip, claimed the life of a 35-year-old driver.

The 17-year-old and three-year-old have been missing since March 18 in Phoenix Park, St Elizabeth, prompting police to appeal to the public for any information.