Caribbean

Thousands of Star of the Seas passengers explored Basseterre, visited historic attractions and local businesses, providing a significant boost to tourism operators, vendors, restaurants and the wider local economy.

Dennick Luke clocked 49.27 seconds to finish fourth in the men's 400m hurdles final, missing the bronze medal by just 0.05 seconds as Dominica continued its strong showing at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

The new self-service kiosks allow departing passengers to print both boarding passes and baggage tags, reducing reliance on traditional check-in counters and improving the overall airport experience.

Walters marked Grenada’s historic Commonwealth Games para debut with a personal-best throw in the men’s F42-64 discus event, inspiring wider support for inclusive sport across the country.

The Prime Minister said the Symbol of Love project will preserve St. Kitts and Nevis’ history while creating a landmark attraction expected to boost tourism, generate jobs and strengthen the national economy.

The Federation topped all Caribbean nations in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, earning strong scores for tax policies, climate resilience and quality of life across six relocation categories.

Charlton clocked 12.33 seconds to win the women’s 100m hurdles, improving on her silver medal from Birmingham 2022 and giving The Bahamas its first medal of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

LaFond won the women’s triple jump with a leap of 14.60 metres in Glasgow, becoming the first athlete from Dominica to claim a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

Residents, fishermen, small craft operators and sea bathers are being urged to exercise caution as swells of up to 7.2 feet and gusty winds are forecast through Friday, July 31.

Rihanna attended the state funeral of Barbados National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers at Kensington Oval, joining government officials, cricket legends, and thousands of mourners to honour the sporting icon.

The public registry, which allows citizens to search convicted sex offenders by name, alias and location, is now accessible again after months of technical issues left the website offline.

Akil Campbell claimed bronze in the men’s omnium cycling event as Trinidad and Tobago continued its strong medal-winning run at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Lloydricia Cameron secured the bronze medal in the women’s shot put with a throw of 17.87 metres, adding to Jamaica’s growing medal tally at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Former world champion Tajay Gayle claimed gold in the men’s long jump with a leap of 8.15 metres, adding another title to Jamaica’s successful campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The US$50 million airfield rehabilitation project at V.C. Bird International Airport has reached a major milestone with the completion of runway paving, while final works remain on track for September.

Major cruise lines are expanding Caribbean deployments for the upcoming winter season, with regional cruise capacity expected to increase by nearly 10%, bringing more visitors and stronger competition.

The Allure of the Seas docked at Port Zante with 6,702 passengers, boosting tourism and providing a busy day for businesses across Basseterre.

Public Works employees staged a protest outside Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s office over unpaid wages, overtime and job security before holding talks with the Prime Minister.

Three senior crew members of the MV Barima have been charged with murder following the ferry disaster that claimed 73 lives and left dozens missing off Guyana’s coast.

Persad-Bissessar defended the government's anti-crime measures, saying expanded cooperation with United States security agencies has unsettled criminal networks and those seeking to undermine law enforcement.