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Hurricane Melissa inflicted severe damage on Jamaica’s agriculture sector, with estimated losses surpassing J$20 billion, according to Agriculture Minister Floyd Green. He characterized the storm as a devastating setback for farmers, fishers, and rural residents, many of whom confront serious...

Guyana has been elected to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the first time in 50 years, marking a historic milestone in the country's global involvement in education, science, culture, and communication. The election occurred on Friday during the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand...

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched an investigation following an incident where an Air Services Limited Cessna 208 mistakenly landed at the site of the new Lumidpau Secondary School in Region Nine on Thursday. The aircraft, en route to Karaudarnau in the South Rupununi...

Jamaican police have charged 46-year-old Lawrence Sergeant with the murder of his 13-year-old daughter, Shantina Sergeant, whose body was found in a burnt-out refrigerator days after her disappearance. Sergeant, who had been in custody for several weeks, was formally charged on Wednesday, though...

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dropped all tax-related charges against Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed of Mohamed’s Enterprise, ending local proceedings. The case stemmed from an audit of the company’s gold export records, with allegations of underreported income and false tax returns for the...

The United Nations has launched a US$74 million appeal to support Cuba's recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which devastated eastern provinces. Around 2.2 million people in Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, and Guantánamo require urgent assistance. The UN's Plan of Action will focus on health...

Jamaica has received a major shipment of over 150 tonnes of hurricane relief supplies, significantly aiding recovery after Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, delivered by the Dutch Navy support ship HNLMS Pelikaan, contains medical supplies, emergency shelter materials, power equipment, vehicles...

Couples Resorts has launched the Couples Resorts Community Disaster Relief Fund to support employees and the surrounding communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Though the company’s properties sustained minimal damage and will reopen on December 1, many staff members experienced severe...

While recovery efforts in Jamaica have focused on the western parishes, communities in southern Trelawny, including Lowe River, Wait-A-Bit, Stettin, and Ulster Spring, feel neglected after Hurricane Melissa. Residents report severe crop losses and property damage, with little aid reaching their...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has committed to ensuring every Jamaican who died as a result of Hurricane Melissa is properly accounted for, even if it requires exhuming bodies. During a House of Representatives session, he emphasized the importance of accurately determining the death toll...

The Guyana government will introduce new financial measures to support the fishing industry, including a GUY$150,000 (US$600) cash grant for every registered fisherfolk. President Irfaan Ali explained that the grant serves as both a subsidy and an incentive for those in the sector. Additionally...

Ronald Venetiaan, former president of Suriname and a highly regarded political figure, passed away on November 5 at 89. President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons paid tribute to him, highlighting his dedicated service to the country, particularly in education, democracy, and governance. Former...

The Grenadian Parliament has approved an amendment to the 1966 Marriage Act, raising the legal marriage age from 16 to 18, even with parental consent. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell explained that this change aims to enhance child protection and align the country’s laws with contemporary child...

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has rejected an online report claiming that Canada issued a heightened travel advisory for the country. Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s non-resident High Commissioner to Canada, stated that the country’s official advisory from Canada remains at...

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) is urging the international community to urgently support efforts to restore security in the country, which is facing widespread gang control in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. TPC President Laurent Saint-Cyr called for contributions to the...

The Unity Labour Party (ULP) and the New Democratic Party (NDP) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines have signed the 2025 Code of Election Conduct ahead of the November 27 general election. The agreement, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to a peaceful and fair election campaign, was signed with...

The Government of Guyana has forgiven $1.5 billion in student loans during the first half of 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance's mid-year report. This brings the total loan cancellation under the student loan write-off initiative to $2.8 billion since it began in 2024. The program is...

On November 6, 2025, Dr. Hon. Andrew Holness addressed ongoing relief efforts in Jamaica, acknowledging challenges, including widespread communication breakdowns. He praised the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Defence Force, recognizing the latter as the region's finest, providing...

A surprise workplace check in the Eastern Cape on 7 November 2025 resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals without proper documentation. The raid, led by Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya, was part of a joint effort with Home Affairs and the police to ensure employers comply...

President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the government's plans to tackle gang violence and extortion, responding to questions from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the National Assembly on 7 November 2025. He acknowledged the rising violence in Cape Town's townships but reassured...