There should have been a coordinated approach by RSS member states to confront the smuggling of drugs

Dear Editor, Regarding your October 23 news article, `RSS meeting discussed regional security threats,’ it seems that the Biannual Security Chiefs Meeting, held in Saint Lucia from October 20–21, 2025, came at a rather inopportune time when the...

Freundel Stuart joins former CARICOM leaders in call for Caribbean ‘Zone of Peace’

Former Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has joined ten of his CARICOM counterparts in a united appeal for the Caribbean to remain a “Zone of Peace,” warning against the growing militarisation of regional waters and the threat of foreign...

Hilaire responds to assault charge with journalist Eldrise Charles

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire has broken his silence following assault charges filed against him in connection with an alleged altercation involving journalist Eldrise Charles inside the Parliament building in August. Hilaire, who...

Perreira backs Haynes for batting coach role, urges CWI to act before New Zealand tour

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Renowned Caribbean cricket commentator Joseph “Reds” Perreira has made a passionate plea for Cricket West Indies (CWI) to part ways with current batting coach Floyd Reifer, citing persistent failures with the regional team’s...

EDITORIAL: One from 15 leaves nought

When Dr Eric Williams, the first prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, pronounced in 1962 that “one from ten leaves nought” to mark his nation’s withdrawal from the West Indies Federation, he gave voice to an era-defining fracture — an...

Caribbean leaders offer mediation in US–Venezuela tensions

The wider Caribbean has offered to become intermediaries between the United States and Venezuela amid their current heightened tensions and the military build-up in the region, which has triggered deep concerns about the threat of war, and has now...

7 Most Affordable Countries for Citizenship by Investment in 2026

As global mobility has become a form of financial strategy, citizenship-by-investment programmes are drawing attention beyond the super-rich arena. More nations now offer cost-effective routes to second homes. It allows investors to expand their...

Chastanet’s Demolition At The CCJ

THE most basic takeaway from the case, ‘LC Civil Appeal No SLUHCVAP2023/0025’, or, in simple English, ‘Allan Chastanet versus The Comptroller of Customs’, is that politicians must not use the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as a tool of their...

Are we really moving the needle on improving access to finance?

14 The issue of access to finance by small businesses has been a matter of public conversation in recent weeks. The national discussion has been elevated following the recent launch of the European Union’s ‘Bridge’ Grant programme to support green...

Premium OECS honey set launched at Caribbean week of Agriculture

OECS and ACBO Launch “IGNERI” Honey Box Set Celebrating Caribbean Apiculture At the 2025 Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Association of Caribbean Beekeeping Organizations (ACBO), in partnership with the Organisation...

OECS leaders back Grenada’s decision on controversial US radar request

The leaders of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, and St. Lucia have pledged full support for Grenada regardless of its decision on a U.S. request to temporarily install a radar at Maurice Bishop International Airport and deploy military...

Forestry Department issues warning on illegal hunting during Creole Heritage Month

As Saint Lucia celebrates Creole Heritage Month, the Forestry Department is reminding the public of its legal responsibility to protect the island’s unique wildlife, including endangered and endemic species. Officials have reiterated that under...

GAC holds brand launch ceremony in Cayman Islands

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On the evening of October 24, 2025, GAC Group hosted a high-profile brand launch event in George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands—one of the world's leading financial hubs. Under the theme "Experience the Future of...

PM says T&T’s safety and security first as US warship docks in PoS

Ryan Ba­choo Lead Ed­i­tor-News­gath­er­ing ryan.ba­choo@cnc3.co.tt Prime Min­is­ter Kam­la Per­sad-Bisses­sar has hit back at for­mer prime min­is­ters of the Caribbean Com­mu­ni­ty (Cari­com) who have signed a “Zone of Peace” de­c­la­ra­tion,...

A journey of forgiveness on Botham Jean’s island

GROS ISLET, ST. LUCIA — It’s a steamy Sunday morning on this Caribbean island as a line of cars traverses a winding highway. They pull into a gravel lot next to a small white building with a sign that reads “Church of Christ Gros Islet.” The Gros...

What if Marcus Garvey and Maurice Bishop had access to Internet?

At the 3rd International Conference on Theoretical Publications of Latin American and Caribbean Left-wing Parties and Movements, held at Cuba’s Nico López Party University from October 15 to 17, 2025, veteran Saint Lucian journalist Earl Bousquet...

Julien Alfred’s spikes fetch 75,000 at auction

Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates winning the gold medal during the Women’s 100m Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on Aug. 3, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages Saint Lucia’s...

Overriding challenges facing regional security

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, Chairmanship of the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers. Photo: Internet Source CARIBBEAN NEWS GLOBAL CASTRIES, St Lucia – Amid the imminent general elections, Minister for Finance,...

Lashley: Not a member of any party

Attorney Michael Lashley, one of the most notable faces of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), has resigned from the organisation, two days after making a surprise appearance at the Annual Conference of the rival Barbados Labour Party (BLP). “I am...

Windjammer Landing unveils $40 million transformation  

Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences has completed a transformative three-year renovation that redefines the property as one of the Caribbean’s leading luxury resorts. With more than USD $40 million invested, the resort has elevated every aspect...