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Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit expressed confidence that Dominica's Electoral Commission will meet the October 15 start date for the national voter registration campaign, following a recent amendment that extends the original timeline. Skerrit told reporters this week that both the government...

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has praised President-elect Jeffrey Bostic as a leader of integrity, wisdom, and resilience, capable of uniting Barbados and leading it into the next phase of its republican journey. Speaking at a joint parliamentary session on Tuesday, Mottley highlighted Bostic’s...

The World Bank says Latin America and the Caribbean can overcome its long-standing low-growth cycle by harnessing entrepreneurship to create jobs, boost productivity, and foster innovation. In its latest report, the World Bank forecasts regional growth at 2.3 percent in 2025 and 2.5 percent in...

After nearly 15 years without a U.S. ambassador in Nassau, Herschel Walker has been confirmed by the Senate as the next ambassador to the Bahamas. The vote, which took place on Tuesday, was part of a broader approval of over 100 nominees, facilitated by recent Senate rule changes aimed at...

Jamaica’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has once again warned citizens seeking overseas employment to use only official channels to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes. He highlighted that scammers often impersonate the Ministry, even using his image to...

Police in Clarendon and Manchester have launched an investigation following the discovery of a decomposed body, believed to be that of missing Christiana High School student, 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant. The body was found behind her family home in Baillieston, Clarendon, on Monday evening...

Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the Guyana opposition party We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), has vowed to continue his political and legal fight despite facing an 11-count indictment filed by the United States government. The indictment, unsealed on October 2, 2025, accuses Mohamed and his father...

A rare tornado struck residential communities west of Port of Spain on Tuesday, October 7, causing significant damage across Westmoorings, Victoria Gardens, and parts of Chaguaramas. The tornado, which touched down around 11:55 a.m. local time, hit Cherry Crescent North in Westmoorings, damaging...

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) CEO Adam Stewart announced plans to design a new Beaches resort at Mt Wynne in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a US$500 million investment in the island’s tourism sector. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Buccament Bay on Monday, Stewart announced...

Acting Commissioner of Prisons Hayden Forde revealed that more than 600 drone drops have been detected across Trinidad’s prisons from April to October this year, with the majority occurring at the Maximum Security Prison in Arouca. Forde highlighted that drones are increasingly being used to...

The ballroom of the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel gleamed with elegance on Saturday as Jamaica’s top manufacturers, exporters, and industry innovators gathered for the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Annual Awards Gala. Held in partnership with Victoria Mutual, the event, themed...

The St. Kitts and Nevis government has welcomed the inclusion of the Federation in the Regional Economic Agri-Insurance Program (REAP), developed by Lynch Caribbean Brokers Ltd. The announcement was made during the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA 2025) in St. Kitts, with Agriculture...

Haiti’s capital is facing escalating violence, with violent clashes between armed groups and police forces causing a surge in civilian casualties. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reports a significant increase in patients arriving at its facilities, as nearly two in five Haitians urgently need...

Guyana commissioned the Chinese-funded $262 million Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge on Sunday, marking a major step in the country’s infrastructure development. President Irfaan Ali named the new east-west river crossing after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, who first became president in...

Bahamas police seized $12.3 million worth of cocaine in two separate operations over the weekend. On Saturday, officers arrested two men on Cat Island after finding $7.8 million worth of cocaine. The men, aged 42 and 37, were detained after drug enforcement officers, the DEA, and local officers...

Argentina is nearing bankruptcy, with its currency crashing and stock market sinking. The country faces a political and economic crisis, worsened by a significant loss for President Javier Milei in a key provincial election, which has shaken his domestic and international support. Milei’s...

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing justice related to his role in the Russia investigation. His trial is set for January 5. The charges stem from Comey’s September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary...

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to join the ranks of billionaires, according to Bloomberg. The 40-year-old's net worth reached $1.4 billion, earning him a spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Ronaldo’s wealth surged after he signed a two-year, $400 million contract with...

A report released Monday by Senator Bernie Sanders warns that artificial intelligence and automation could threaten nearly 100 million U.S. jobs in the next decade. The impact is expected to affect both white- and blue-collar sectors. The report highlights that AI and automation could replace...

Burkina Faso has arrested eight workers from a Netherlands-based NGO, accusing them of espionage. The International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) had its operations suspended after being accused of collecting sensitive data without approval. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana confirmed on...