Caribbean News

UWI boasts success in getting former slave owners to make amends

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is patting itself on the back for the leadership role it has taken in the global reparatory justice movement, boasting of its influence in getting previous slave owners to begin making amends for this atrocity.

Liberians to recognise migration of Barbadians to West Africa

Over 250 Liberians are expected to visit Barbados from May 6 to 13, in recognition of the 159th Anniversary of the Migration of 346 Barbadians to the West African country.

The UWI appoints seventh chancellor

The University of the West Indies (The UWI), has announced the appointment of Dodridge D Miller, as the institution’s seventh chancellor — the highest office-holder in The UWI.

US Coast Guard return 92 migrants to The Bahamas, Cuba following...

The United States Coast Guard on Friday said that crews from two of its cutters have repatriated 92 migrants to The Bahamas and Cuba following unlawful, irregular migration attempts over the last weekend.

Human Remains Unearthed in The Bahamas

Authorities in The Bahamas are currently probing the uncovering of human skeletal remains in East Grand Bahama.

7 countries notify UN of plans to supply personnel for Haiti...

The United Nations says that following the installation of a transitional council in Haiti, seven countries officially notified the UN Secretary-General on Friday of their intention to contribute personnel to the Security Council-backed support mission for the crisis-wracked Caribbean nation.   

TCI: Update On Bomb Threat At The Jags McCartney International Airport

The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority ("TCIAA") wishes to advise the public that following a thorough search and investigation of a bomb threat at the JAGS McCartney International Airport on Grand Turk, the all-clear has been given by the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force.

40-y-o man in Guyana gets life imprisonment for rape of child

A High Court judge in Guyana has sentenced a 40-year-old mason to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a nine-year-old child in 2022.

Regional leaders will receive a report on West Indies cricket in...

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders will receive a report on the future development of West Indies cricket when they meet in Grenada in June, Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley announced on Friday.

Bomb Threat Prompts Temporary Suspension of Operations at JAGS McCartney International...

Operations at the JAGS McCartney International Airport on Grand Turk came to a temporary halt today following the receipt of a bomb threat, as announced by the Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority (TCIA).