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ECCB Consults Bankers in St. Vincent Ahead of Office of Financial Conduct Launch
A delegation from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), led by Chief Director (Policy), Dr. Tracy Polius, met with members of the Bankers Association in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 18 as part of ongoing stakeholder consultations ahead of the launch of the Office of Financial Conduct (OFC) in September 2026. The consultation […]
Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Oil Refinery
Ukraine has reportedly carried out another drone attack targeting an oil refinery in Moscow, Russia. Russian officials say the strike caused a large fire at the facility, with emergency crews responding to contain the blaze. The refinery is considered an important part of the region’s fuel supply network. Videos shared on social media showed flames […]
Anguilla Police Officers Complete Advanced Investigative Training
Several officers of the Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) have successfully completed the Overseas Territories Investigation Programme – Level 1, facilitated by the College of Policing. The programme is designed to strengthen investigative standards, improve decision-making skills, and promote professional policing practices in accordance with internationally recognized frameworks and best practices. Among those pictured following […]
Deputy Police Commissioner Represents JCF at Jamaica Diaspora Conference
Deputy Commissioner of Police Richard Stewart is representing Commissioner of Police Dr. Kevin Blake at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference currently underway in Montego Bay, St. James. The conference has brought together government officials, members of the Jamaican diaspora, and key stakeholders to discuss issues affecting national development and strengthen ties between Jamaica and […]
One Dead, Five Injured After Small Plane Crashes on Texas Highway
One Dead, Five Injured After Small Plane Crashes on Texas Highway A small business jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, on Tuesday evening, killing one person and injuring five others. According to authorities, the aircraft crashed onto Loop 20, a major highway in the city, scattering debris across several lanes […]
NAWASA Officials Participate in Regional Emergency Water Response Training in Saint Lucia
Two officials from the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) of Grenada are currently participating in a regional training workshop aimed at strengthening emergency water response capabilities across the Caribbean. Jeremie Murray, District Supervisor in NAWASA’s Transmission and Distribution Department, and Juan Lambert, Production and Quality Supervisor, are attending the Regional AR6 Water Filtration Technical […]
United Nations System and Caribbean Governments affirm Development Partnership under New Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation…
Caribbean governments and the United Nations set the stage for a strengthened development partnership with the presentation of the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) 2027-2031 for the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. The Framework was presented during the 2026 Annual Coordination Meeting of the United Nations MSDCF for the Caribbean, convened on 16 […]
Saint Lucia Honours Top Global Travel Partners at Piton Awards
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has recognised 34 outstanding travel advisors and tour operators from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean during its 6th Annual Global Piton Awards. The awards celebrated the significant role these tourism professionals played in boosting visitor arrivals and tourism revenue to Saint Lucia throughout 2025. Organisers […]
WHO: behind the scenes of Wil Aime’s cinematic gamble
With WHO, Wil Aime signs his first feature film and returns to the West Indies with a team, a method and a story of creation. In Guadeloupe and Martinique, his tour revealed the other side of the story: that of a film that has been supported for years, between independent creation, territorial support and the […]
12 Killed in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash
Twelve people, including a pilot and 11 skydivers, were killed after a private aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday. Authorities said the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude before going down approximately 300 yards from the runway. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace P750XL operated by Skydive Kansas City, […]
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and United Nations Convene Development Partners to Accelerate Recovery, Transformation and Resilience
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, in collaboration with the United Nations convened a high-level Development Partners Roundtable this week to advance a shared national agenda of recovery, transformation and long-term resilience. Prime Minister the Hon. Godwin Friday, joined senior Government officials and representatives of various ministries, UN leadership, including Resident Coordinator for […]
Jamaica Hosts International Robotics Training Camp Ahead of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Preparations for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 are gathering pace in Jamaica as competitors, experts, and technical leaders from around the world participate in the Studica Robotics Training Camp currently being held at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. The week-long training camp, hosted by WorldSkills Jamaica, HEART/NSTA Trust, and Studica Robotics, has […]
CARICOM Secretariat Hosts Guyana Defence Force Delegation
The CARICOM Secretariat welcomed a delegation from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Senior Command and Staff Course Number 20 (SCSC #20) on Thursday, June 4, 2026, for a special knowledge-sharing engagement focused on regional security and cooperation. During the visit, officers participated in an interactive session with members of the Secretariat’s Crime and Security Programme, […]
Anguilla Celebrates 59th Anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution
The people of Anguilla gathered at Ronald Webster Park on June 1, 2026, to commemorate the 59th Anniversary of the Anguilla Revolution under the theme, “Empowered by Yesterday’s Legacy, Inspired by Tomorrow’s Promise.” The Official Ceremony and Parade, chaired by Lois Hazell, paid tribute to the courage, determination, and unity of those who helped shape […]
Saint Lucia Extends Tax Amnesty to End of 2027, Maintains Consumer Relief Measures
The government of Saint Lucia has approved a major extension of its tax amnesty program, giving taxpayers until December 2027 to settle outstanding tax liabilities while benefiting from a full waiver of interest and penalties on eligible taxes, Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre announced Monday. Speaking at his weekly pre-Cabinet press briefing, Pierre described […]
High-Level Diplomatic and Technical Delegation visits CARDI Headquarters to Strengthen Hemispheric Agricultural Alliances
The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) today welcomed a distinguished international delegation to its Headquarters for a strategic courtesy call aimed at deepening agricultural innovation and regional food security. The high-level delegation included Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA); Ms. Diana Francis, IICA Representative in […]
CAB Advances Executive Engagement with High‑Level Agenda and Strategic Partnerships for 10th Anniversary CEO & Director Forum
The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. (CAB) continues to build momentum ahead of its landmark 10th Anniversary CEO & Director Forum, announcing a dynamic executive agenda, distinguished speaker lineup, and valued strategic partners supporting the June 12–13, 2026 convening in Panama City. Hosted at the Residence Inn Panama City by Marriott, the Forum will be […]
WORLD OCEANS DAY 2026
Reimagining our Relationship with the Ocean Today, as we observe World Ocean Day, we are reminded that the Caribbean Sea and our surrounding oceans are not only a source of natural beauty but also the foundation of livelihoods, culture, food security, and economic opportunity for millions of people across our region. The theme of ocean […]
Caribbean Week concludes in New York
Caribbean Week in New York 2026 concluded after four days of high-level dialogue, strategic partnerships and thought leadership, reinforcing the Caribbean’s unified vision under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) at InterContinental New York Times Square, the event brought together tourism ministers, commissioners, industry leaders, media, travel advisors and […]
Who Cares About the Future Sustainability of Caribbean Resorts?
Which organizations are truly focused on the sustainability of the Caribbean’s resort industry and the growth of stay-over visitor tourism in the region? Every winter high season Caribbean hotels face increased direct competition from giant floating resorts – the highest density of cruise ships in the world. Governments in the region seem overly impressed with […]
Raise productivity, essential for building more resilient agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
Ministers of Agriculture from the region and senior representatives of ECLAC, FAO, IICA and CAF participated in the launch of the report Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean 2025–2026, which states that agriculture can strengthen its contribution to agrifood systems through productivity improvements driven […]
Boost for ecosystem restoration in St. Vincent and Grenadines as GEF approves new US$ 6.1 million UNEP project
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a new project to safeguard socio-economic activities and promote sustainable land management through nature-based solutions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The US $ 6.1 million Watershed Action for Restoring Ecosystems in the South Corridor of St. Vincent project was approved during the 71 GEF Council, held alongside […]
KARULINK: Caribbean Partners Gather In Guadeloupe To Strengthrn Regional Maritime Connectivity
The partners of the KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe on 2 and 3 June 2026 for the project’s first Steering Committee meeting, marking a major milestone in the implementation of this regional initiative supported by the European Union under the INTERREG Caribbean Programme 2021–2027 and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). KARULINK is […]