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COMMISSIONERS SWORN IN FOR ANSE COCHON MARITIME COLLISION INQUIRY
The four Commissioners appointed to investigate the July 18 maritime collision at Anse Cochon, Anse La Raye, were formally sworn in Tuesday morning at the Governor General’s official residence at Morne Fortune. The Commission of Inquiry was appointed on September 4 by Acting Governor General His Excellency Felix Finisterre, CMG, on the advice of Cabinet, …
Europe Faces Growing Wave of Sabotage as Suspicion Falls on Russia
As summer temperatures in Europe smashed records and many politicians shifted to holiday mode, Russia remained focused on its war. Not only did its military attacks across Ukraine intensify last month, becoming ever more deadly for civilians, Russia also appears to have escalated its sabotage campaign across Europe. This time, military and defence sector sites …
Nepal Rescuers Race to Reach Dozens Trapped in Tunnel After Two Found Alive
Rescuers in Nepal are stepping up efforts to find scores of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels, nine days after the devastating flash floods which hit the area on the border with Tibet in China. Hopes have risen after two people were pulled out alive on Friday. The body of a third person was …
Caribbean Energy Leaders to Convene in The Bahamas to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Drive Solutions for the Caribbean’s Energy…
The annual CARILEC Resilient/Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) Conference & Exhibition 2026 will convene the Caribbean energy community to advance practical solutions to the region’s most pressing energy challenges and accelerate progress toward more resilient, reliable and sustainable power systems. Organized by the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) in collaboration with co-hosts Bahamas Power and […]
Celebrates the Successful Completion of the CAD-UWI Scholarship Programme by Three Outstanding Scholars
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) proudly celebrates the academic achievements of three outstanding professionals who have successfully completed their studies under the CAB–UWI Scholarship Programme, one of the key educational benefits available to employees of CAB member institutions. As part of CAB’s commitment to supporting professional development within the Caribbean financial services sector, the […]
Blue Lagoon Island Welcomes “The Breakfast Club”: A Trio of Capybaras Join The Bahamas’ Premier Private Island
Blue Lagoon Island has a new welcoming committee: a trio of capybaras named Maple, Waffle and Biscuit, collectively known as “The Breakfast Club.” Their arrival marks the first time this beloved South American species has called the private island home.Capybaras have gained global popularity for their social nature and gentle dispositions. The Breakfast Club has […]
Guyana Leads Push to Boost Regional Food Production
Guyana is positioning its agricultural sector as a regional production and investment hub, leveraging its land, freshwater resources, expanding infrastructure and strategic access to CARICOM and northern Brazil to strengthen food security across the Caribbean. Investment is being channelled into key areas including corn and soy production, livestock, aquaculture, large-scale farming, agro-processing, cold storage, logistics, […]
“We tell mothers to breastfeed but do we make it possible?”
The room grows quiet as a newborn’s first cry cuts through the air. Within moments, the baby is placed gently against its mother’s bare chest, fingers unfolding as it adjusts to the world outside the womb. Guided by instinct, the newborn slowly turns towards the breast in search of its first feed. It receives colostrum, […]
Anguilla Strengthens Luxury Travel Partnerships at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) strengthened relationships with leading luxury travel advisors and industry partners during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, reinforcing the destination’s position in the global luxury travel marketplace during a week that also delivered significant international recognition for Anguilla.Held in Las Vegas from Aug. 8–14, Virtuoso Travel Week brought together leading luxury travel […]
PM Holness Urges National Unity to Drive Major Rebuilding Effort
As the nation marks 64 years of Independence amid ongoing post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, prime minister, Andrew Holness, has called on Jamaicans to unite behind what he describes as the first major national rebuilding initiative of the country’s post-Independence era. “Since Independence, successive governments have built important highways, housing developments, schools, hospitals, water systems, and […]
CDB and GCF Finance US$27 Million Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is financing a USD 27.1 million initiative to scale up hydrometeorological services and multi-hazard early warning systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago, strengthening those countries’ ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to climate-related hazards and extreme weather events. The […]
Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Leaves at Least 47 Dead in Indonesia
At least 47 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Indonesia early on Saturday, the nation’s disaster mitigation agency has said. The official death toll has been rising as a search and rescue operation gets under way. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said several people had been injured to varying degrees. […]
Independence of Indonesia, congratulations & condolences from Gautam Karve, Editor-in-Chief, World Media Organization
On the occasion of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of Indonesia, I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Government and people of Indonesia. I also convey my deepest condolences to all those who have lost loved ones in the devastating earthquake and its aftermath in East Nusa Tenggara. My thoughts are […]
Guyana’s New Energy Agreements Usher in New Era of Caribbean Integration
Guyana and Jamaica’s decision to establish a joint energy working group marks the latest step toward a more integrated Caribbean energy market, as the region’s fastest-growing oil producer expands cooperation beyond upstream investment to include infrastructure, finance and energy security. Signed in June 2026, the four bilateral agreements commit both governments to deeper collaboration across […]
US CDC Mobilizes Rapid Response to Ebola
The Department of State, in close coordination with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and other countries in the region, is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. While […]
Jamaica and Ghana Move to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Jamaica and the Republic of Ghana are poised to deepen cooperation in key areas, including health, education, tourism and air services, following extensive bilateral discussions between the leaders of both nations. Prime Minister Andrew Holness, held bilateral talks with Ghana’s president, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, at the office of the prime minister in Kingston […]
CRFM Supports Regional Queen Conch Mission in the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management (DFMRM), is supporting a regional technical mission this week to strengthen the sustainable management of the Caribbean’s valuable queen conch fishery. The mission brings together fisheries scientists and technical experts from the Turks and […]
SIR ERROL CHARLES DEMITS OFFICE; FELIX FINISTERRE APPOINTED ACTING GOVERNOR-GENERAL
His Excellency Sir Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles, GCSL, GCMG, demitted office as Governor-General of Saint Lucia on July 31, 2026. His Majesty King Charles III, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, appointed His Excellency Mr. Felix Finisterre as Acting Governor-General of Saint Lucia with effect from August 1, 2026. Sir […]
EC$1,000 NEWBORN GRANT NOW IN EFFECT
The Government’s Newborn Grants Programme took effect on August 1, 2026, fulfilling a commitment made by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre in the 2026/2027 Budget. Under the programme, mothers of eligible registered newborns will receive a one-time grant of EC$1,000. To qualify, the child must be born on or after August 1, 2026, and […]
Four Children Among Dead After Russian Missile Hits Home in Ukraine
Matviy Voronov’s message reeks of desperation. “Is anyone from the Voronov family alive? Maybe someone has seen them?” he asked in a local community group on Thursday, after learning that Russia hit his home village in southern Ukraine with a ballistic missile. “Matviy, I was there. Only the foundation of the house remained, everyone died,” […]
Kisha Kay Makes History as Saint Lucia’s First Female Groovy Soca Monarch Champion
Saint Lucian soca artist Kisha Kay has etched her name into the island’s cultural history, becoming the first female to capture the Saint Lucia Groovy Soca Monarch title. The landmark victory marks not only a personal achievement but a defining moment for women in Saint Lucian soca and the wider Caribbean music industry. For Kisha […]
Many Feared Trapped After Earthquake Collapses Japan Shopping Mall
In “Kashima town, a shopping complex’s second floor collapsed, leaving many people trapped inside,” the local fire department said in a statement. Earlier, police said they had received reports of what sounded like an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region, but were unable to supply additional information on damage or any […]
France Evacuates Tourists as Cap Ferret Wildfires Spread
French authorities ordered the complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, launching boats to help rescue people from the popular tourist destination as wildfires tear across western Europe. Evacuation boats operated from three piers on the peninsula, which is situated about 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Bordeaux in southwestern France, the province’s […]
Contour Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Dominica and Trinidad & Tobago
Contour Airlines is pleased to announce new non-stop service between Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) in Dominica and Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Beginning October 5, 2026, the new route will operate twice weekly, establishing an important new air service between the Eastern Caribbean and one of the region’s key commercial […]