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King Charles bids farewell as his 4-day U.S. state visit comes to an end — full coverage. The king is now on his way to Bermuda to make his first visit as monarch to the British territory. King Charles III boarded his plane on Thursday at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, concluding his and Queen Camilla’s four-day state visit to […More]

CARICOM AT BREAKING POINT: SG BARNET SET TO STEP DOWN AMID FURY OVER CARICOM CHAIRMAN DREW’S INCOMPETENT HANDLING OF RE-APPOINTMENT. The Caribbean Community is staring down one of the most damaging governance crises in its 50-year history, as mounting reports, first brought to light by Trinidad journalist, indicate that CARICOM Secretary-General is now unlikely to continue beyond August. What began […More]

Bahamas’ major parties launch campaigns ahead of May 12 general election. The two main political parties in The Bahamas have officially launched their campaigns for the May 12 general election, with Prime Minister Philip Davis promising to expand on his administration’s achievements, while opposition leader Michael Pintard urged voters to “hit the reset button.” Davis, leading the ruling Progressive Liberal […More]

Nomination Day sets stage for Antigua and Barbuda’s April 30 polls. Antigua and Barbuda officially entered election season on Monday, April 13, as Nomination Day set the stage for what is expected to be a closely watched general election on April 30, 2026. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams issued the writ of elections, formally triggering the process for candidates from the […More]

St Lucia PM urges more direct communication among CARICOM leaders. St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is calling on CARICOM leaders to communicate more directly as tensions continue to swirl around the controversial reappointment of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett. Speaking at his weekly Cabinet news conference on Monday, Pierre avoided directly engaging in the dispute but […More]

Pam Bondi, a Trump loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as his attorney general. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career employees and moved aggressively to investigate […More]

Guyana Govt seeks partnership with UNESCO to advance Trans-Atlantic slave trade historical education. The Guyana Government is seeking partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to advance Trans-Atlantic slave trade historical education. This is according to brief statement from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport following an engagement between the ministers and UNESCO’s Regional Director Eric […More]

Saint Lucia moves to import water from Dominica amid severe shortage. In an unprecedented measure to address a worsening water shortage, Saint Lucia is preparing to import water from Dominica, officials announced during a pre-cabinet press briefing on Monday. The initiative, led by the private sector, aims to support the island’s hospitality sector during a severe dry spell at the […More]

Contacts with the Trump administration come as nationwide blackouts deepen following Washingtons oil restrictions and the Iran war. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed that officials in Havana are holding talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, as the island grapples with a deepening energy crisis and widespread blackouts. The contacts come amid mounting economic pressure on the […More]

THE BARBADOS GOVERNMENT PLANS TO INSTALL, NEW RADAR AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY AT THE GRANTLEY ADAMS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. IT IS AIMED AT HELPING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS MANAGE THE GROWING NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, ENTERING THE COUNTRY’S AIRSPACE. MINISTER OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT IAN GOODING-EDGHILL SAYS THE UPGRADE, ANNOUNCED DURING DEBATE ON THE APPROPRIATION BILL 2026 IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, […More]