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CARICOM leaders are scrambling to unify their stance on U.S. deportations, while a high-stakes legal battle over the Secretary General’s reappointment heads to the Caribbean Court of Justice. Meanwhile, Barbados’ PM Mottley warns of spiraling food costs, calling for regional unity to combat the crisis. And in global news, a blast near a Damascus hotel during Macron’s meeting with Syria’s leader un...

French Guiana just became the eighth Associate Member of CARICOM, joining Martinique—who joined earlier this year—marking a major leap in regional cooperation. The historic agreement was signed in Saint Lucia during the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, with leaders from both territories sealing the deal. This expansion not only deepens Caribbean integration but also opens doors for shared deve...

Barbados’ skyrocketing property market, fueled by foreign investment and luxury developments, is leaving young and middle-income residents struggling to afford homes. Housing Minister Chris Gibbs is pushing back, unveiling a bold plan to ramp up affordable housing—targeting the $100K–$200K range—with faster construction, smarter financing, and new policies to curb short-term rentals. Drawing from...

Barbados is revamping its Black Belly sheep industry after years of stagnant growth, despite Guyana’s fivefold expansion using Barbadian breeding stock. Agriculture Minister Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight is leading a deep dive into the economics and sustainability of the program, exploring ways to boost population, improve feed, and add value to the product. While some experts urge rebuilding the domes...

Barbados PM Mia Mottley is rallying the Caribbean for a united front against soaring food costs, stressing this is a regional crisis demanding coordinated action as Martinique joins CARICOM to boost economic collaboration. Meanwhile, global tensions flare as the U.S. reinstates oil sanctions on Iran amid maritime strikes, highlighting how local struggles and international conflicts are deeply inte...

Sunset Crest residents, long plagued by hurricane-triggered floods that turned streets into rivers and homes into watery nightmares, are finally seeing real change — thanks to major canal upgrades and community-driven cleanup efforts. Once forced to wade through ankle-deep water or cling together to stay afloat, locals now report fewer floods and more confidence, though preparedness remains vital....

West Indies clinch their first Test series win against Sri Lanka in 23 years, sealing victory with a dramatic draw in the second match after dominating the opener. Sri Lanka, desperate for a tie, pushed hard with a fiery 251/9 in 49 overs, setting the Windies a daunting 302 in 60 — but the West Indies openers, John Campbell and Brandon King, chose patience over aggression, both reaching unbeaten h...

CueSports Barbados is revolutionizing youth engagement by bringing pool into schools with their new CueConnect program, starting at Grantley Adams Memorial School with a donated table and a structured coaching plan. Teachers are being trained this summer to run the program independently, building a sustainable future for cue sports in Barbados — one classroom at a time. Listen in comfort: Get a di...

Martinique officially joins CARICOM, marking a historic leap for the Caribbean as the seventh Associate Member, with its first-ever seat at the regional summit in Saint Lucia. After signing the agreement in February 2025, Martinique’s accession on June 16, 2026, signals not just a symbolic milestone but a strategic pivot toward deeper economic ties, investment, and regional unity. CARICOM’s Secret...