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                                <subtitle>Latest news from the Caribbean and beyond</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:33:48 +0000</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda woman airlifted to Trinidad for spinal surgery]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-and-barbuda-woman-airlifted-to-trinidad-for-spinal-surgery" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4222</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[With coordinated efforts among healthcare professionals, the Medical Benefits Scheme, and CalvinAir, the urgent spinal surgery was successfully made possible.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:32:16 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St Vincent and the Grenadines police seize 396 packages of suspected cocaine in boat bust]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-police-seize-396-packages-of-suspected-cocaine-in-boat-bust" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4221</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Two men, a Grenadian and a Venezuelan, have been arrested in connection with the seizure in the Cumberland area.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:33:48 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad: Officer charged over killing of constable as 100 guns and 4,000 rounds go missing from station]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/trinidad-tobago/trinidad-officer-charged-over-killing-of-constable-as-100-guns-and-4000-rounds-go-missing-from-station" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4220</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Approximately 100 firearms and about 4,000 rounds of ammunition have gone missing from the San Fernando Municipal Police Station, widening an investigation into the murder of Woman Police Constable Anusha Eversley.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:20:18 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport adds Mobile Charging Stations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/saint-lucias-hewanorra-international-airport-adds-mobile-charging-stations" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4219</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The initiative forms part of SLASPA’s wider push to improve passenger experience, as the authority works to align airport amenities with international standards and meet growing expectations for connectivity among travellers.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:06 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Barbados: Three killed in shooting at beach bar in St James; police probe gang link]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/barbados-three-killed-in-shooting-at-beach-bar-in-st-james-police-probe-gang-link" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4218</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Barbados Police Service is actively engaged in the investigation and warned that the apparent gang conflict between young men has spiraled out of control with retaliation becoming routine.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:20:29 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Piarco International Airport to close ground-floor lounge, introduce “All Gates” system]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/piarco-international-airport-to-close-ground-floor-lounge-introduce-all-gates-system" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4217</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Piarco International Airport will remove its domestic departure lounge and route all passengers through a unified “All Gates” system from 24 April 2026, the Airport Authority said.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:25 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Caribbean Airlines CEO Nirmala Ramai steps down after seven months]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/caribbean-airlines-ceo-nirmala-ramai-steps-down-after-seven-months" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4216</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Caribbean Airlines has appointed an acting chief executive after Nirmala Ramai stepped down seven months into the role, while the company continues its search for a permanent CEO.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:08 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Louisiana mass shooting: Father kills eight children in Shreveport incident]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/louisiana-mass-shooting-father-kills-eight-children-in-shreveport-incident" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4215</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Ethan Cole]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[wiget11141@czilou.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Authorities described the incident as a “family annihilation” after the suspect allegedly targeted multiple homes, leaving eight children dead and others critically injured in a devastating attack.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:06 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St. Kitts and Nevis holds high-level meeting to review national safety measures]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-holds-high-level-meeting-to-review-national-safety-measures" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4214</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A high-level security meeting in St Kitts and Nevis reviewed national safety measures as officials discussed crime response and public protection strategies.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:51 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda: Survey predicts clean sweep victory for ABLP in April 30 elections]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-and-barbuda-survey-predicts-clean-sweep-victory-for-ablp-in-april-30-elections" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4213</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The general elections will be held on April 30, 2026, two years ahead of the originally scheduled date in January 2028.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:12 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dominica Cable Car to boost tourism by 300%: Reports]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/dominica-cable-car-to-boost-tourism-by-300-reports" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4212</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Scott Johnson]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[Scott.johnson@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Dominica’s cable car project is expected to transform tourism by improving access to Boiling Lake and enhancing visitor experience across the island.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:17 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[WestJet and Air Canada increase flights to Antigua and Barbuda for summer season]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/westjet-and-air-canada-increase-flights-to-antigua-and-barbuda-for-summer-season" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4211</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Expanded services from Canada align with peak tourism and festival period.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:19 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago: Port of Spain General Hospital discharges premature triplets after intensive care]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-and-tobago-port-of-spain-general-hospital-discharges-premature-triplets-after-intensive-care" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4210</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Babies born at 27 weeks leave NICU after weeks of specialized treatment at Port of Spain General Hospital.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:20 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago nurses plan second wave of action over salary dispute]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-and-tobago-nurses-plan-second-wave-of-action-over-salary-dispute" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4209</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The union signalled further mobilisation as members prepare to vote on their next steps in the dispute.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:22 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Aircraft Runway Collision with Animal Triggers Investigation in Guyana]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/aircraft-runway-collision-with-animal-triggers-investigation-in-guyana" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4208</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The aircraft’s propeller reportedly struck the animal, leading to a chain of mechanical failures during landing.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:21 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St Vincent and the Grenadines to host CPL matches for first time in 13 years]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-to-host-cpl-matches-for-first-time-in-13-years" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4207</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[St Vincent and the Grenadines will host CPL matches for the first time in 13 years at Arnos Vale Stadium starting August 7, 2026.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:27 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Saint Lucia steps up action as truancy rises in schools]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/saint-lucia-steps-up-action-as-truancy-rises-in-schools" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4206</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Authorities plan to increase truancy officers and introduce new measures as school attendance continues to decline.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:30 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Former Miss World Lisa Hanna enters beauty market with skincare brand]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/former-miss-world-lisa-hanna-enters-beauty-market-with-skincare-brand" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4205</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The collection is now available to consumers in New York.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:26 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Guyana man dies after gas cylinder explosion in East Ruimveldt, police investigate]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/guyana-man-dies-after-gas-cylinder-explosion-in-east-ruimveldt-police-investigate" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4204</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Authorities said the incident occurred early Sunday morning and investigations are ongoing.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:18:05 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Over 2,000 Nurses protest in Trinidad over salary and working conditions]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/over-2000-nurses-protest-in-trinidad-over-salary-and-working-conditions" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4202</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Over 2,000 nurses marched in Port of Spain protesting salary disputes, reduced overtime rates, and poor working conditions, warning of further action if their demands are not met.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:32 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St Kitts and Nevis reduces fuel costs with 50% excise tax cut]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-reduces-fuel-costs-with-50-excise-tax-cut" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4201</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[St Kitts and Nevis has announced a 50% cut in fuel excise taxes and reduced customs charges to ease rising gasoline prices.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:24 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trinidad: Woman released after killing husband, cites self-defense; no charges filed]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/trinidad-woman-released-after-killing-husband-cites-self-defense-no-charges-filed" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4200</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The woman said she acted in self-defense after hours of alleged abuse, and no charges have been filed pending further investigation.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:31 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Saint Lucia to host Ti Tak Sent Lisi Craft Market in Rodney Bay]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/saint-lucia-to-host-ti-tak-sent-lisi-craft-market-in-rodney-bay" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4199</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[‘Art and the City 2026’ is part of the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival, bringing cultural events that turn Castries and other communities into open-air galleries.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:34 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dominica extends VAT and import duty exemptions to ease cost-of-living pressures]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/dominica-extends-vat-and-import-duty-exemptions-to-ease-cost-of-living-pressures" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4198</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Dominica has extended VAT exemptions and import duty waivers on essential goods until July 2026 as part of measures to ease cost-of-living pressures.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:24:26 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dr. Terrance Drew pushes back on criticism, says proper procedures followed in Carla Barnett's reappointment]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/dr-terrance-drew-pushes-back-on-criticism-says-proper-procedures-followed-in-carla-barnetts-reappointment" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4197</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Dr. Terrance Drew said proper procedures were followed in the reappointment process, after concerns raised by Kamla Persad-Bissessar.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:36 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Antigua and Barbuda to get new Cricket West Indies performance hub]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/antigua-and-barbuda-to-get-new-cricket-west-indies-performance-hub" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4194</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The multi-million-dollar project will include elite training facilities, a sports tourism hub, and the renamed “4 Knights Oval”, aiming to boost cricket development and economic growth.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:28:28 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Caribbean Airlines introduces fuel surcharge on all tickets]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/caribbean-airlines-introduces-fuel-surcharge-on-all-tickets" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4192</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Caribbean Airlines says the new charge, ranging from US$15 to US$25 per sector, is aimed at offsetting rising global fuel costs, with no increase to base fares.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:15 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Taiwan Navy makes historic visit to St. Kitts and Nevis after 23 years]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/taiwan-navy-makes-historic-visit-to-st-kitts-and-nevis-after-23-years" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4191</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Anglina Byron]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[anglina.byron@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The Taiwan Navy arrived on April 9, 2026, marking its first visit to St. Kitts and Nevis in over two decades.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:39 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Body of missing 18-year-old fisherman found with gunshot wounds near Port of Belize]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/body-of-missing-18-year-old-fisherman-found-with-gunshot-wounds-near-port-of-belize" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4190</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The body of Jahleel Westby was discovered on April 10, 2026, after he was reported missing the previous day]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:29:45 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[St Kitts and Nevis: New upgrades underway at RLB International Airport to improve operations]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://associatestimes.com/news/st-kitts-and-nevis-new-upgrades-underway-at-rlb-international-airport-to-improve-operations" />
            <id>https://associatestimes.com/4189</id>
            <author>
                <name><![CDATA[Amara Campbell]]></name>
                <email><![CDATA[amara.campbell@associatestimes.com]]></email>

            </author>
            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority said a new Voice Communication Control system is now operational at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport control tower, while installation of a baggage carousel is ongoing.]]>
            </summary>
                                    <updated>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:08:41 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
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