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Saharan dust is gradually clearing across Trinidad and Tobago, improving air quality, but authorities are urging beachgoers to remain cautious as rough seas and dangerous rip currents continue.

A dense Saharan dust plume is reducing air quality across Saint Lucia, with health officials urging people with respiratory conditions to limit outdoor activities as hazy, breezy weather continues.

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport has reported a surge in arrivals ahead of the St. Kitts Music Festival, with visitors and performers reaching the island before the three-day event begins.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew said investments in desalination, pipelines and groundwater management have expanded 24-hour water access to about 70% of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility has launched an investigation after a 16-year-old died in a motorcycle crash, while residents disputed the police account of the incident.

Three individuals reportedly filed complaints with the Department of Lands and Surveys after alleging they paid for land near Coral Harbour but never received ownership, prompting calls for a formal investigation.

The newly established Nursing Informatics Advisory Committee will oversee nursing input into the country's digital health rollout, helping ensure the Hospital Information System and Electronic Health Record platform meet clinical standards.

Dominica’s Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit expressed condolences and solidarity with Venezuela after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude left at least 164 people dead and hundreds injured.

The cruise ship will visit Port Zante 13 times between November 2026 and March 2027 as part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Caribbean deployment from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The powerful earthquakes caused widespread damage across several Venezuelan states, prompting emergency declarations, rescue operations and the conversion of schools into temporary shelters.

Lightning activity caused two transmission circuits to trip on Tuesday night, leading to a temporary voltage dip across Trinidad and Tobago, but electricity supply remained uninterrupted.

Cycling Federation President St. Claire Williams said Tahje Browne suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized following the collision on Sir Sydney Walling Highway.

The agreement, signed in Panama City, creates a framework for cooperation in trade, tourism, education, security and international affairs between Antigua and Barbuda and Honduras.

The memorandum allows airlines from both countries to operate passenger, cargo and mail services while paving the way for a formal air services agreement and stronger aviation cooperation.

Police said the suspect allegedly injured an officer with knives before fleeing.

The child was fatally struck during a police response to a reported shoplifting incident, as relatives and attorneys call for the release of body-camera, dash-camera and surveillance footage.

Search operations were suspended overnight due to poor visibility and rough sea conditions before Coast Guard divers recovered the teenager’s body on Sunday morning.

The event included food, games and grooming activities, with Prime Minister Drew interacting with attendees and distributing hampers to participants during the Father’s Day gathering.

Police said his vehicle was tracked using GPS and later found abandoned on a back road in Barrackpore, raising concerns as family members continue searching for the 51-year-old businessman.

Participants have been placed in areas such as landscaping, hydroponics and horticulture therapy, providing opportunities for skills development, income and greater independence.