America's top diplomat Marco Rubio sent warm wishes to The Bahamas as the island nation celebrated 52 years of freedom from Britain. The Secretary of State released an official statement on July 10 praising the strong friendship between both countries. Rubio highlighted how America and The Bahamas work together on major issues like fighting crime and boosting security. The Caribbean celebration used the theme Together We Rise to mark the special milestone. Officials from both nations continue building stronger partnerships across the region.
Rubio pointed out that America and The Bahamas share important goals including economic cooperation and regional stability. The two countries team up regularly to battle transnational criminals who...
Jamaica scores a massive win as one of its top judges lands the biggest job at a major Commonwealth court. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop just became the first Jamaican ever to lead the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal. The Court of Appeal president starts her new role on August 1 and will run the show for one full year. She already serves on the eight-person tribunal that settles workplace fights involving Commonwealth organizations. McDonald-Bishop beats out judges from around the world to grab the top spot.
The special court started back in 1995 and handles employee disputes using international law instead of local country rules. Staff members and contractors can bring their cases to the tribunal when they have problems...
America steps up to help Guyana run clean elections as tensions mount across the South American nation. US Ambassador Nicole Theriot promised Wednesday that Washington will back local police forces ahead of the September 1 vote. The ambassador revealed that Guyana officials asked for American help to keep things peaceful. Theriot said the US brings major experience in handling tough elections without violence. Multiple international groups plan to watch every polling station across the country.
The United States will pay for most of the Organization of American States election monitoring mission. American diplomats also team up with the respected Carter Center to oversee the democratic process. Britain, the European Union and Canada...
The British Virgin Islands scored big with tourists flooding back to paradise during the second quarter of 2025. Premier Natalio Wheatley revealed the hot numbers during his Virgin Islands Voice broadcast. Tourist arrivals jumped a massive 13.8 percent compared to last year with 211,093 visitors hitting the islands. The figure smashed the previous year when only 185,558 people made the trip. Wheatley called the results very good news for the territory.
Cruise ships packed with passengers delivered the biggest boost to the tourism boom. Cruise arrivals skyrocketed 25.2 percent to reach 120,889 visitors compared to just 96,554 last year. Day trippers also poured onto the islands with numbers climbing 45.5 percent from 4,030 to 5,865...
Jamaica rises in the global rankings for women's rights with a strong score that places the Caribbean island ahead of most countries worldwide. The World Economic Forum ranked Jamaica 38th out of 146 nations in their latest gender gap report, with an overall score of 0.762. Women hold nearly 40 percent of Parliament seats and occupy more than one-third of Cabinet positions across the government. The island nation surpasses every other country in getting girls into schools and universities. Female students fill classrooms from elementary through college levels better than anywhere else in the world.
Jamaican women enter professional jobs at rates that make other countries envious. The island ranks 21st globally for women working in...
Jamaica's top diplomat in America said goodbye to a longtime Caribbean ally at a big meeting on Wednesday. Ambassador Antony Anderson praised Nestor Mendez as the guy wrapped up ten years running the Organization of American States. Mendez worked hard for small island countries like Jamaica and pushed for better cooperation across the Americas. The Jamaican ambassador called Mendez a bridge builder who always fought for fairness and respect. Anderson said Mendez brought calm diplomacy and infectious energy to the job.
The outgoing leader from Belize championed young people, climate protection, and digital progress during his decade of service. Mendez also worked closely with Caribbean universities and pushed for gender equality and...
The Bahamas throws a massive party today as the island nation marks 52 years of independence from Britain. Leaders across the Caribbean heap praise on the tiny country for punching above its weight on the world stage. Prime Minister Philip Davis and his government picked the theme Together We Rise for the big celebration. Young Bahamians keep making headlines in science and sports while showing bigger countries how things get done. The Prime Minister's office bragged about how the nation stays small but never gets beaten down.
CARICOM boss Dr. Carla Barnett sent glowing congratulations to Davis and all Bahamian people for their hard work and creativity. She raved about the country's economic boom that keeps building confidence among...
The United Arab Emirates slammed the door on Nigerian travelers with brutal new visa rules that mirror Donald Trump's tough immigration stance. Travel agents confirmed Wednesday that Dubai immigration authorities banned transit visas completely while making tourist entry nearly impossible for most Nigerians. The harsh crackdown follows Trump's hardline policies during his first presidency including travel bans and border walls that inspired countries worldwide to tighten their borders. UAE officials specifically target young Nigerians by blocking anyone aged 18 to 45 from getting tourist visas unless they travel with companions. The wealthy Gulf nation demands older applicants prove they have serious money before stepping foot on...
The United Arab Emirates handed over medical supplies worth more than $620,000 to Zimbabwe as the two nations strengthen their friendship. The massive donation included 34 tonnes of essential medical equipment with 74 life-saving ICU ventilators for patients with serious breathing problems. Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini accepted the generous gift on behalf of Zimbabwe while UAE Ambassador Jassim Mohammed Al Qasimi represented his country. The official handover ceremony took place at the NatPharm Warehouse in Harare yesterday. Officials described the donation as perfect timing to help Zimbabwe's healthcare system.
The valuable package contained hypodermic needles worth $49,387 and different types of syringes valued at over...
