COMMENTARY: The journey through college at UWI

By: Paul Sarran July 15, 2025 From September 2020 to July 2025, I embarked on a meaningful journey that has shaped both my academic path and personal growth. During this…

Trump administration restored spectrum auction authority, Caribbean set to benefit

By: Staff Writer July 15, 2025 Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission of the United States, said at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunication…

UN: Black women more exposed to risk of HIV in Caribbean

By: Staff Writer July 15, 2025 A recent United Nations report said that black women in the Caribbean face a tougher battle in fighting for resources and protection from HIV. …

Caribbean Development Bank Conducts Country Project Portfolio Review of Barbados

July 15, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) recently conducted a comprehensive Country Project Portfolio Review of Barbados. The event brought together senior government officials, CDB representatives, and key…

CDB and AFD Launch EUR 4 Million Grant Facility to Boost Climate, Agriculture and Gender Investments in the Caribbean

July 15, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is set to roll out a new EUR 4 million Grant Facility, financed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), to help…

Statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government | Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

July 15, 2025 We, the Heads of Government of CARICOM, are profoundly distressed by the escalating and appalling situation in Gaza, now an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe. We express grave concern…

Montego Bay Declaration | Transnational Organised Crime and Gangs | 6-8 July 2025 | Jamaica

July 15, 2025 We, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July 2025, on the occasion of the 49th Regular Meeting…

COMMUNIQUÉ | Forty-ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

July 15, 2025 The Forty-Ninth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 6-8 July under the…

CARICOM Secretary-General congratulates Suriname’s first female President

July 15, 2025 The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as the President of…

Belize: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

July 15, 2025 An International Monetary Fund team led by Metodij Hadzi-Vaskov held discussions for the 2025 Article IV consultation with Belize during July 1—11. The team met with Mr.…

El Salvador: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility

July 15, 2025 El Salvador: 2025 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility, and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Modification of Performance Criteria-Press…

The Mighty Sparrow, a world-class trophy

By Helen Grenade July 11, 2025 Originally published on December 18, 2020 Legendary singer and performer, and one of the most important people in Calypso music, Dr Slinger Francisco, the…