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                                <subtitle>Latest news from the Caribbean and beyond</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:04:07 +0000</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Two Jamaican Officers Cleared in 2013 Triple Killing Case in Westmoreland]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/two-jamaican-officers-cleared-in-2013-triple-killing-case-in-westmoreland" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4267</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A Kingston court acquitted two police officers in the 2013 fatal shooting of three men in Westmoreland after prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:59:53 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Belize: Man remanded on murder charge after fatal stabbing]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/belize-man-remanded-on-murder-charge-after-fatal-stabbing" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4266</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[CCTV footage reportedly helped police identify a man accused of fatally stabbing Belize City resident Mark Longsworth.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:02:42 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Home Porting to Begin in St. Kitts and Nevis This November, Marking New Era for Tourism Sector]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/home-porting-to-begin-in-st-kitts-and-nevis-this-november-marking-new-era-for-tourism-sector" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4264</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Federation will host its first home porting cruise from Port Zante in November 2027, a move expected to boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen its position as a Caribbean cruise hub.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:02 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago faces water shortages in North-East as river levels remain low]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-and-tobago-faces-water-shortages-in-north-east-as-river-levels-remain-low" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4265</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Low river levels caused by a prolonged dry season are reducing water supply from North Oropouche and Quare treatment plants, affecting communities including Arima, Sangre Grande, and Valencia.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:43:19 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad: Woman stabbed during domestic dispute in Arima]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-woman-stabbed-during-domestic-dispute-in-arima" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4263</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A 24-year-old woman in Arima was stabbed multiple times during a domestic altercation on May 9.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:05 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[LIAT adjusts Caribbean flight operations amid global fuel price surge]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/liat-adjusts-caribbean-flight-operations-amid-global-fuel-price-surge" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4262</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[LIAT Air is reviewing its Caribbean flight schedules monthly in response to rising global petroleum prices, aiming to keep travel affordable while expanding services like its new route to Guadeloupe.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:06 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Airfares Rise on Jamaica-US Routes After Spirit Airlines Shutdown]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/airfares-rise-on-jamaica-us-routes-after-spirit-airlines-shutdown" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4261</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Fares on key Jamaica-Florida routes have increased sharply following the shutdown of Spirit Airlines, raising concerns about affordability and its impact on tourism and passenger demand.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:07 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Caribbean Princess Cruise Hit by Norovirus Outbreak]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/caribbean-princess-cruise-hit-by-norovirus-outbreak" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4260</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A norovirus outbreak has affected more than 100 passengers and crew aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship, leading authorities to restrict disembarkation in Nassau as health concerns continue onboard.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:08 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Frontier Airlines Plane Hits Pedestrian at Denver Airport, Forces Evacuation]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/frontier-airlines-plane-hits-pedestrian-at-denver-airport-forces-evacuation" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4259</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Airbus A321 struck a person who had entered a restricted area, prompting engine fire, smoke in the cabin, and emergency evacuation of 231 passengers.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:10 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship wins ‘Programme of the Year’ at CIS 2026, receives three more awards]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-citizenship-wins-programme-of-the-year-at-cis-2026-receives-three-more-awards" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4258</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Citizenship Programme earned top honours for efficiency, sustainability, and regional impact, marking a major milestone since its transition to a statutory body.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:42:37 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua Police arrest multiple suspects, seize firearms in raids at Freetown and Collins ]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-police-arrest-multiple-suspects-seize-firearms-in-raids-at-freetown-and-collins" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4257</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Joint operations by Antigua and Barbuda police in Freetown and Collins led to several arrests and the seizure of firearms, ammunition and other illegal items.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:14 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tobago: Father of Angelica Jogie demands justice over jet ski death]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/tobago-father-of-angelica-jogie-demands-justice-over-jet-ski-death" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4256</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Nearly a month after seven-year-old Angelica Jogie died in a jet ski accident at Pigeon Point, her father says no charges have been filed and urges authorities to act.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:41:26 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Bar owner robbed by armed trio in Woodland, Trinidad]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/bar-owner-robbed-by-armed-trio-in-woodland-trinidad" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4255</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A 52-year-old bar owner was robbed of a gold chain and cellphone by three armed men in Woodland, Trinidad; police are investigating.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:12 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Browne holds first cabinet meeting after fourth consecutive election win]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/pm-browne-holds-first-cabinet-meeting-after-fourth-consecutive-election-win" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4254</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[PM Gaston Browne calls first cabinet meeting after ABLP’s 2026 win, focusing on roads, housing, healthcare, education and public infrastructure.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:04:07 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Skerrit responds to Roseau fire, pledges support for affected families]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/pm-skerrit-responds-to-roseau-fire-pledges-support-for-affected-families" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4252</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Eight buildings were severely damaged, two lightly, leaving families displaced and businesses facing heavy losses.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:16 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antiguan-Born Ambrose Styles Beyoncé’s Husband Jay-Z at Met Gala 2026]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antiguan-born-ambrose-styles-beyonces-husband-at-met-gala-2026" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4251</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Antiguan-born stylist June Ambrose helped style Jay-Z at the 2026 Met Gala, joining Beyoncé and Blue Ivy for a high-profile family fashion moment.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:17 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbados: Gunshots Fired Near Nursery School in St. Michael]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/barbados-gunshots-fired-near-nursery-school-in-st-michael" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4250</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Barbados National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations condemned the shooting, calling for urgent action to protect children and ensure school safety.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:18 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[IShowSpeed embarks on 15-Country Caribbean Tour, Showcasing Culture, Fans and Local Life]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/ishowspeed-embarks-on-15-country-caribbean-tour-showcasing-culture-fans-and-local-life" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4249</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[IShowSpeed kicks off his 15-country Caribbean tour, exploring culture, meeting fans, and streaming local experiences from Trinidad to the Dominican Republic.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:20 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[First Tropical Wave to pass South of Dominica]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/first-tropical-wave-to-pass-south-of-dominica" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4248</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[AT Weather Desk ]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[harry@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A tropical wave is moving through the Caribbean but poses no immediate threat to Dominica. The Met Department will provide updates as needed.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:20 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda announces Culinary Month 2026 Calendar]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-and-barbuda-announces-culinary-month-2026-calendar" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4247</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled the full calendar for Culinary Month 2026, featuring Restaurant Week, FAB Fest, chef collaborations, and local food experiences throughout May.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:22 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Royal Caribbean to expand icon class fleet with two new mega ships]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/royal-caribbean-to-expand-icon-class-fleet-with-two-new-mega-ships" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4246</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Royal Caribbean confirmed Icon 6 and Icon 7, expanding its Icon Class fleet to seven mega ships by 2030.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:23 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Saint Lucia Launches Official National Events Calendar for Lucian Carnival 2026]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/saint-lucia-launches-official-national-events-calendar-for-lucian-carnival-2026" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4245</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[June and July are packed with festivities, including pageants, competitions and street parties, culminating in the National Parade of the Bands on 20–21 July.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:54:14 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Jamaica to build parks in every parish to expand public access to green spaces]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/jamaica-to-build-parks-in-every-parish-to-expand-public-access-to-green-spaces" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4244</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Government directs UDC to create a park in every parish to improve access to public spaces]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:25 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Olympic champion Julien Alfred to face Dina Asher-Smith at 2026 Commonwealth Games]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/olympic-champion-julien-alfred-to-face-dina-asher-smith-at-2026-commonwealth-games" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4243</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Olympic champion Julien Alfred will represent Saint Lucia at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 23, 2026, where she is set to compete against British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:03:12 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St Kitts and Nevis sinks aircraft to create artificial reef dive site]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-sinks-aircraft-to-create-artificial-reef-dive-site" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4242</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[An aircraft has been submerged near the Talata Wreck off Potato Bay to create an artificial reef aimed at enhancing marine life and attracting divers.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:27 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago bar owner cleared of 2020 murder charge after trial]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-and-tobago-bar-owner-cleared-of-2020-murder-charge-after-trial" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4241</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A High Court judge dismissed the murder charge against the bar owner, citing inconsistencies in witness testimony and inconclusive CCTV evidence in the 2020 death of Devon Brown.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:28 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dominica to host Jazz n’ Arts 2026 today at Cabrits National Park]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/dominica-to-host-jazz-n-arts-2026-today-at-cabrits-national-park" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4240</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The festival will showcase internationally recognized artists led by Kali alongside Kimani T, 15.61, Phael Lander, and Khadijah Joseph, as well as cultural performances from groups including Possie Culcha Pan, Kalinago dancers, and Waitu Cirque.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:29 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago tackles rising road fatalities with new safety initiatives]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-and-tobago-tackles-rising-road-fatalities-with-new-safety-initiatives" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4238</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago officials are addressing rising road fatalities by introducing new safety measures, urging drivers to slow down and obey traffic laws for safer roads.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:54:11 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda Elections: PM Gaston Browne returns to power for fourth consecutive term]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-and-barbuda-elections-pm-gaston-browne-returns-to-power-for-fourth-consecutive-term" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4237</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[ABLP secured historic fourth consecutive victory in Antigua and Barbuda by securing majority of the seats in the parliament on April 30, 2026. ]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:32 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
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