Tropical Storm Melissa to become a major hurricane as it nears Jamaica, Haiti

Tropical Storm Melissa continues its slow track through the central Caribbean Sea, posing a severe and potentially catastrophic threat of flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica and the south-western side of Haiti. The Caribbean Disaster...

OECS Commission Launches 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme: Strengthening the Blue Economy through Innovation and Opportunity

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC)Project, officially launched the 2nd Call for Proposals for Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme on...

MP’s From Both Sides Back New Regional Authority to Police Citizenship by Investment Program

Opposition MPs Join Government in Passing Landmark ECCIRA Agreement and Bill Browne Describes Regional Citizenship Framework as “Gold Standard” for Transparency and Security Opposition Members of Parliament joined government lawmakers on Thursday...

MANDEL: Psychiatrist says killer of two Toronto strangers not criminally responsible

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Crime Toronto & GTA Gunman told psychiatrist he had to shoot two strangers or white supremacists would kill him and bomb his family in Jamaica and St. Lucia A still of Superior Court video evidence shows Elijah Mahepath...

Global immigration news round up

This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from Denmark, Hong Kong, Namibia, Portugal and Qatar. Denmark: No residence permits for nurse authorisations On 7 October 2025, the...

IRCC raises cap for study to PR pathway  

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept close to 700 more applications through its Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) study to permanent residence (PR) pathway. This increase brings the total number of...

CCJ dismisses Chastanet’s appeal in Hilaire customs case

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an appeal by Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet in a case linked to the withdrawal of customs charges that had been filed several years ago against Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ernest Hilaire. Deputy...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

SOL’s $50K pledge lets employees champion local causes

SOL Saint Lucia is collaborating with its staff to give back to vulnerable members of society in a remarkable way. As part of the Parkland Pledge Initiative, staff members of SOL, a subsidiary of Parkland Fuel, were each allotted a sum of money...

BYD confirms ATL Automotive as executive dealer

BYD Jamaica recently launched the all-electric BYD Sealion 7 at the island’s first-ever BYD Club EV event. Jamaican consumers are being urged to protect their investment by purchasing exclusively through the ATL Automotive Group. The company is...

Integration of sustainable energy practices and regional tourism subject of new cross-sector agreement

CARILEC & CHTA sign MOU. Photo: CARILECEnhancement of the Caribbean’s energy and tourism sectors was highlighted as the focus of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), and...

The Caribbean Corridor: How Cocaine, Global Mafias, and Digital Crime Converge on Island Shores

The surge in Colombian cocaine production, coupled with Venezuela’s prolonged political and economic crisis, has dramatically reinforced the Caribbean as a primary drug route for illicit substances, especially cocaine, destined for the United...

Lupus and Arthritis Association Launches October awareness campaign

The Saint Lucia Lupus and Arthritis Association is reminding the public to join in highlighting the challenges faced by those living with arthritis during October, Arthritis Awareness Month. The theme for this year, Achieve Your Dreams, emphasises...

Most Americans support recognising Palestinian state: Survey

The majority of Americans support the recognition of a Palestinian state, according to a survey. A majority of Americans support the recognition of a Palestinian state, according to a survey conducted by Reuters and Ipsos. The survey found that 59...

West Indies suffer heavy defeat in series decider against Bangladesh

The West Indies fell to a crushing defeat in the third and final match of the series in Mirpur against Bangladesh on October 23. The series decider saw the hosts clinch the contest 2–1. The Men in Maroon were under pressure from the outset. By the...

Toronto man who shot 2 strangers was NCR at time, forensic psychiatrist testifies

A Toronto man who shot and killed two strangers in April 2022 was likely suffering from a mental disorder that rendered him unable to know the moral wrongfulness of his actions, a forensic psychiatrist argues. Dr. Lisa Ramshaw made those remarks...

Jungle Bay Dominica: The Leading Caribbean Retreat

An aerial view of Jungle Bay in Dominica SAINT LUCIA – Jungle Bay Dominica, one of the Caribbean’s premier nature resorts, has been honored with the prestigious title of Caribbean’s Leading Retreat 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean &...

‘One man with God is everything’

CALLIAQUA, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES — Before I got up to speak, brother Maxwell Ince said a prayer for me. “Lord, I’m not sure what he’s going to bring us, but I pray that we might be attentive.” That’s a good summary of what happens when I...

These Are The Best Caribbean Resorts, Hotels & Villas Of 2025 

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Oct. 9, 2025: The Caribbean once again proved its dominance as a world-class travel destination at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards™ (WTA), held recently at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian. From luxurious...

HIA, George Charles Airport Get Automated Passport Control Kiosk Machines

. The modernization of the island’s airports has been given a major boost following the donation of several Automated Passport Control Kiosk Machines to the government and people of St Lucia from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)...