BVI seeks Caribbean Development Bank financing for airport runway and infrastructure projects
Officials want greater access to low-cost regional funding to advance infrastructure, climate resilience and public services.
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Barbados Hosts 50+ Global Media and Influencers to Boost Crop Over 2026
International media experience Barbados' culture firsthand as tourism officials seek wider global exposure through the Crop Over festival.
Church-Led Eye Surgery Drive Restored Sight for 3,000 Patients in Trinidad and Tobago
Most of the procedures were described as minimally invasive, which meant patients improved quickly and many were discharged soon after treatment. That speed was important in a high-volume setting, where the aim was to treat as many people as possible within the 12-day window. Alexander Isaac, health ministries director for the Caribbean Union Conference, said the church saw health work as part of its wider mission. “Healthcare ministry remains one of the most effective ways for the church to engage communities and reveal Christ’s love in practical ways,” he said. “As we care for people physically, we also create opportunities to minister to spiritual needs.”
Caribbean's First Bob Marley Emancipation Mass Draws Capacity Crowd
Worshippers packed St Barnabas Anglican Church in Barbados on Sunday for the Caribbean’s first Bob Marley Emancipation Mass.
Foreign agencies join investigation into alleged plot to assassinate Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar said she had been advised that the investigation had been escalated.
U.S. Coast Guard seizes over $2.8M in cannabis off Bahamas
Three suspects and 97 bales of suspected cannabis were handed to Bahamian authorities following the maritime interdiction.
Haiti Sets First Election in a Decade, Pending Security Improvements
Haiti's long-delayed return to the ballot box hinges on improved security as gangs continue to dominate much of the country.
Sunrise Airways Expands Caribbean Network with Antigua-Barbados Route
A new twice-weekly Antigua-Barbados service adds regional capacity as Caribbean airlines expand networks and improve inter-island travel.
BVI Premier Admits $2.5 Million Government Investment Failing
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley admitted that neither the Minister of Finance nor the Financial Secretary authorised the 2025 investment with Delta Capital.
Woman Accused in $32 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme Extradited from Jamaica to Face U.S. Charges
Alleged fraudster tracked to Jamaica after fleeing U.S. over charges tied to a massive COVID relief scheme.