Caribbean

Nevis ranked 13th and St. Kitts 17th in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for the Caribbean and Atlantic, with both islands scoring above 91 points.

The new Contour Airlines route adds twice-weekly nonstop flights between Trinidad and Dominica, strengthening regional air links ahead of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Zaine Fredrick finished first runner-up at the 2026 Miss Essence and Mind International Swimsuit Pageant in St Maarten.

Jahzara Claxton delivered consecutive all-round performances as West Indies Women recorded back-to-back eight-wicket victories over Zimbabwe in the first two T20 internationals.

The U.S. military said four people were killed after it struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, but officials have not provided evidence that narcotics were aboard.

Rental costs in Antigua and Barbuda rose 8.9% over the year to September, while higher housing, transport and communication costs pushed overall inflation to 7%.

Grenada will hold general elections on November 5, with nominations set for October 15 as the ruling NDC and opposition NNP prepare to contest all 15 elected seats.

Gasoline prices in Antigua and Barbuda have risen by another EC$1.49 per gallon, pushing the pump price to EC$17.99 as households and businesses face higher transportation costs.

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas brought 7,069 passengers to St. Kitts on October 1, with visitors exploring Port Zante, local attractions, tours and beaches across the island.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines expects more than 350 cruise calls during the 2026/27 winter season, with eight inaugural visits and plans to increase cruise passenger arrivals to 500,000.

Ten families in Constituency 4 received keys to new homes in Half Way Tree, with officials highlighting housing as a source of security, stability and opportunity for families.

Trans Anguilla Airways has opened a dedicated office and established a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, strengthening its presence and regional air connections in St Kitts and Nevis.

The House of Representatives has passed amendments that would make sexual intercourse with a person under 16 punishable by up to life imprisonment, regardless of consent.

Saint Lucia expects 295,244 scheduled airline seats from November 2026 to March 2027, with capacity rising across major markets including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Trinidad and Tobago is set to become the first Caribbean country to roll out a real-time payments platform based on India’s UPI, as both countries deepen digital and economic cooperation.

British Airways will extend its daily London Gatwick service to Antigua through April 2027, adding more than 3,000 seats as UK visitor arrivals continue to grow.

Antigua and Barbuda and Azerbaijan have signed agreements removing visa requirements for diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders, strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating travel between the two countries.

Prime Minister Terrance Drew met Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on September 28 for an update on government work, national matters and the Federation’s UNGA81 engagements.

British Airways will launch a direct London Gatwick service to Barbados on October 25, adding to its Heathrow flights and taking UK service to three daily flights during the winter.

St Kitts and Nevis and Azerbaijan have signed a visa-waiver agreement covering all passport categories, easing travel and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.