Jamaica’s Agriculture Sector Shows Great Sign Of Recovery

February 28, 2026 admin 0

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the sector is rebounding strongly following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with high production levels driving down prices. Prices for vegetables at Coronation Market, the major food market in Kingston, were trending downwards, with tomatoes being sold for as low as $50 per pound. The Minister, who was addressing […More]

CARICOM Chair committed To Reparations

February 28, 2026 admin 0

CARICOM moves to accelerate reparations campaign. At the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, CARICOM Chair and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance M. Drew reaffirmed the region’s commitment to reparatory justice. Drew announced that Heads of Government have tasked the Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Reparations with reviewing the […More]

US Reduces Dominica and Antigua Visas

February 28, 2026 admin 0

US cuts work, dependent, and visitor visas for Dominica and Antigua to 3 months. The U.S. Department of State has updated its visa reciprocity schedules for citizens of Dominica and Antigua & Barbuda, drastically shortening the validity and entry privileges of key work and dependent visas previously issued with long-term terms. Under the updated schedule, several work, dependent, and visitor […More]

Cuba To Receive Caricom Aid

February 28, 2026 admin 0

CARICOM agrees to send aid to Cuba, form committee to reset US ties. Caribbean Community leaders have agreed to send humanitarian aid to Cuba and to establish a three-member committee to reframe relations with the United States, as they wrapped up their four-day summit in St Kitts and Nevis on Friday. At the closing news conference, CARICOM Chairman and St […More]

Jamaica Threatened By US Congressman

February 28, 2026 admin 0

US Congressman threatens Jamaica after PM Holness calls for dialogue on Cuba. Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s appeal for collective Caribbean action on Cuba has prompted a pointed response from a U.S. lawmaker, who warned that Jamaica will “face the consequences.” Holness, speaking Tuesday at the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Basseterre, St. […More]

Trinidad Carnival Winners 2026

February 21, 2026 admin 0

Trinidad Carnival Winners 2026: Road March: Machel MontanoCalypso Monarch: Terri LyonsChutney Soca Monarch: Savita SinghNACC Calypso Queen: Tameika Darius Young King of Calypso: Rivaldo London Panorama Large Conventional Band: Republic Bank ExodusPanorama Medium Conventional Band: Pan Elders Steel Orchestra Senior Large Mas Band Winners: 1st The Lost Tribe “Island Circus”. 2nd Trinidad Allstars 3rd Paparazzi Senior Medium Mas Band of […More]

Caribbean’s Biggest Security Treat Is Transnational Organized Crime.

February 21, 2026 admin 0

Transnational organized crime biggest security threat to Caribbean, says Jamaica’s ambassador. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson, has warned that transnational organized crime remains the most serious security threat facing the Caribbean, while pointing to Jamaica’s recent crime reductions as evidence that sustained reform can deliver results. Anderson made the remarks during a public forum […More]

CARIBBEAN CULTURAL ICON LOSES BATTLE TO CANCER

February 21, 2026 admin 0

Jamaican American New York TV and radio host H-Diggy dies from cancer. Beloved Jamaican American Brooklyn-based Whatz Up New York television, Sound Chat & Culture Zone radios host H-Diggy, born David Duncan, passed away two weeks ago, after battling cancer. Known for his booming voice and unmistakable presence at community events, the dreadlocked H-Diggy, a Jamaican American, was a staple […More]

Former Heads of Government Against US Embargo of Cuba

February 21, 2026 admin 0

Former Caribbean leaders condemn US oil measures against Cuba. A group of former Caribbean leaders has called on the United States to rescind its oil embargo against Cuba, describing the move as “economic warfare” that is causing severe hardship for the Cuban people. In a statement released yesterday, the former heads of government said they were deeply concerned about what […More]

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