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Dominica will take over the rotating chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council during a ceremony that will also mark the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar's peg to the US dollar.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett were seen speaking ahead of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, signalling continued diplomatic engagement despite recent disagreements.

The government says the Citizenship by Investment Programme will remain in place, arguing it is a vital source of revenue while Antigua and Barbuda continues discussions with the European Union.

Citizens of Barbados and Guyana can now travel between the two countries using ICAO-compliant national ID cards instead of passports under a new bilateral travel arrangement that took effect on July 1.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit urged eligible Dominicans to complete the voter confirmation process, saying the Electoral Commission's role is to provide registration opportunities, not compel citizens to register.

The additional daily service will operate from December 17, 2026, to April 5, 2027, increasing airlift during the peak winter travel season.

TravelPulse highlighted Nevis as the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, featuring immersive attractions including The Trial of Hamilton & Nelson and the Alexander Hamilton Island Tour.

Dr. Terrance Drew called on CARICOM leaders to settle disagreements privately and work together on regional challenges, saying unity is essential to address security, economic and development issues.

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Amar Bissoon in St Augustine after he became the fourth member of the Bissoon family to die in violent incidents since 2018.

Michael Pintard has urged police to conduct a forensic review of Top Notch Builders' finances, saying new information raises questions about the company's possible links to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Belize remains free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, but BAHA has urged poultry producers and the public to strengthen biosecurity and report sick or dead birds following outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica.

Event organisers must notify the Ministry of Health, meet public health requirements, and obtain permits before hosting mass gatherings during Barbados' busy festival season.

Commissioner Allister Guevarro said the TTPS has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to criminal conduct, warning that any officer who abuses the public’s trust will be removed from the service.

The new cruise terminal is expected to support home-porting from November 2027, allowing visitors to begin and end their cruises in St. Kitts while boosting tourism spending and creating new economic opportunities.

LUCELEC lowered its July fuel surcharge to EC$0.225 per kWh from EC$0.308 after reduced fuel costs in June, giving electricity customers temporary relief on monthly power bills.

The latest fuel price adjustment took effect on June 29, increasing gasoline to EC$18.31 per gallon, while diesel and low-sulphur diesel prices also rose, adding pressure on transport and living costs.

The agreement will support collaboration in technical training, STEM education and green workforce development as St. Kitts and Nevis prepares students for careers in renewable energy, healthcare and digital innovation.

Police intercepted the suspect as he disembarked in Port of Spain after launching a coordinated operation following the fatal stabbing of a church deaconess in Mt. St. George, Tobago.

Police are searching for a masked gunman who opened fire inside a community bar in Bexon, leaving a 16-year-old girl in critical condition and an adult man injured as investigations continue.

Health officials said more than 60% of new HIV cases were among men, with the highest infection rate recorded in people aged 30 to 39 as authorities continue to analyse the trend.