Caribbean Holds First AI Forum as Region Pursues Common Strategy
The launch of the Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Task Force report at the region's inaugural AI forum signals a coordinated effort to develop common governance and strength.
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Will Cayman be caught up in a Cuba crisis?
Rising pressure on Havana, U.S. military activity and migration concerns are prompting questions across the Caribbean, but officials say preparation is not evidence of an imminent threat.
Puerto Rico governor’s top aides resign amid ongoing investigation
Chief of Staff Francisco Domenech and Deputy Chief of Staff Itza García, will leave their posts next month as an investigation into alleged government irregularities continues.
Virgin Islands constitutional talks due to get under way, despite UK political changes
The Virgin Islands constitutional talks could affect how much power rests with elected leaders and the governor, as well as the territory’s future constitutional relationship with Britain.
Aid Sails into Crisis-Hit Cuba with Lifeline for Children's Hospital
A Spanish humanitarian vessel operated by NGO Open Arms has arrived in Havana after a more than two-month voyage.
Assassination Plot or Political Smoke Screen? Trinidad Business Couple's Case Heads to Privy Council
A Trinidad and Tobago business couple accused of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar remain detained without charge.
Kingston Traffic Stop Video Sparks Allegations of Police Brutality
A video showing Jamaica Constabulary Force officers forcibly removing a bus driver from his vehicle in Kingston has gone viral, sparking public debate over police conduct.
Central American and Caribbean Games Tourism Boost for Dominican Republic
Tourism and sports officials from the Dominican Republic travelled to Miami this week with a pitch: come for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games, then stay to see the country. At a news conference on Monday, they said the event, which runs from July 24 to Aug. 8, wil bring athletes and visitors to Santo Domingo and several other cities and could grow sports tourism.
Health worker kidnappings rise in Haiti
Kidnappings of health workers in Haiti increased sharply in 2025 despite an overall decline in reported attacks on healthcare, according to a new report by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC)
U.S. warns travellers about Turks & Caicos crime wave
The United States government has issued a cautionary travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos islands, following a notable increase in crime, including sexual assaults - particularly in Providenciales. Travellers were also warned of the risk of severe consequences for carrying firearms or ammunition, including arrest, jail time and/or heavy fines. The warning said local laws were strictly enforced, especially at the airport when people left the country, and that possession of so much as a bullet in luggage could lead to arrest, detention and heavy fines.