From Dutty to Dressed-Up: The Stylish Side of Hookie Weekend 2026

June 12, 2026 After days of paint, powder and non-stop revelry, Hookie Weekend 2026 is inviting guests to trade their road wear for refined attire when the Caribbean festival phenomenon…

A STANDING OVATION FOR SERVICE: FORMER FIRST LADY MRS ZALAYHAR HASSANALI O.R.T.T. HONOURED AT THE UWIDEF’S TÉNOR EN RÉCITAL

The University of the West Indies Development and Endowment Fund (UWIDEF) officially launched its newestfundraising initiative on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a sold-out evening of exceptional music, elegance andphilanthropy…

The Bonaire Education Crisis

June 12, 2026 We are commencing a series of articles dedicated to education on Bonaire. The objective is to examine the historical development of education on our island, the progress…

Dukharan: Caribbean Monthly Economic Report

June 12, 2026 POOR PLANNING – WHY 2/3 OF THE ENERGY PRODUCED IS WASTED Yes, you read right – two thirds of the energy produced globally is WASTED, according to…

IDB Invest and CDB Partner to Expand Trade Finance in the Caribbean

June 12, 2026 IDB Invest and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) signed a $25 million guarantee facility for trade-related assets, aimed at expanding access to trade finance in smaller markets…

Strong Caribbean Institutions Critical to Advancing Caribbean Development, Says Justice Denys Barrow

June 12, 2026 Strong, independent, and effective judicial institutions are essential to advancing sustainable development across the Caribbean, according to The Honourable Mr Justice Denys Barrow. Delivering the prestigious 26th William G.…

ELITE AND AMATEUR ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN SAINT LUCIA FOR CARICOM CHAIRMAN’S CUP AT 19TH CARICOM ROAD RUN/WALK

June 12, 2026 Professional and amateur athletes from CARICOM Member States and Associate Members will compete in the Nineteenth CARICOM Road Run/Walk on Sunday, 5 July 2026, in Gros Islet, Saint…

Key measures outlined to harmonise EV charging standards across CARICOM

June 12, 2026 Safety measures, charger installation requirements, and inspection procedures are among the areas identified as critical to harmonising electric vehicles (EVs) charging infrastructure across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).…

CARICOM trade ministers meet in Georgetown for 62nd COTED

June 12, 2026 The Sixty-Second Regular Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) opened on Thursday, 11 June at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana. The meeting…

EDITORIAL: Praying for a safe hurricane season 2026

June 9, 2026 All indicators point to an inactive hurricane season. We hope so too. Without a doubt, from Irma to Dorian to Melissa, Caribbean countries have suffered from the…

AUDIO: Devotions by Seminarian Germal Cooper

June 9, 2026 Devotions led by Seminarian Germal Cooper of Christ the King Anglican Church, Nassau, NP, Bahamas.

COMMENTARY: Crime, Morality and the Urgent Need for a National Reset

By: Paul Sarran June 9, 2026 The recent observation by political analyst Dr. Bishnu Ragoonath that “the murder rate is still totally out of control” should not be dismissed as…