Caribbean News Update

The UN is calling for a new international security force to tackle Haiti’s escalating gang violence, while the Trump administration is expediting deportations for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, sparking humanitarian concerns. A Jamaican dancehall artist Squash has been arrested in Florida on multiple firearm-related charges. Barbados Women edged out Guyana in the CG United Women’s Super...

A Kenyan officer has been killed in Haiti’s international security mission, marking its first reported casualty. The U.S. has sent 20 armored vehicles to support Haiti’s police as part of a $40M security aid package. CARICOM leaders are moving to classify gun violence as terrorism, with Jamaica and Trinidad pushing for tougher penalties and stronger regional cooperation. In sports, Jamaica’s U20 R...

At the recent CARICOM Summit in Barbados, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to issue formal apologies and provide reparations for Europe’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. In response, von der Leyen condemned slavery but did not directly address reparations. In other developments, Martinique is advancing toward Associate Mem...

From high-stakes CARICOM talks in Barbados to Grenada shutting down a U.S. deportation request, today’s top Caribbean stories are packed with major developments! The ICJ is reviewing a landmark climate case that could hold big polluters accountable, while Curaçao’s former Central Bank officials are ordered to repay misused funds. Plus, Sint Maarten’s independence debate hits another deadlock. In s...

Caribbean leaders are in Barbados for the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, focusing on economic growth, climate resilience, and digital transformation. The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis reaffirmed CARICOM’s neutrality in U.S.-China tensions after calls from U.S. lawmakers for stronger American engagement in the region. In security news, the Dominican Republic is expanding its borde...

An historic SpaceX rocket booster is set to land in Bahamian waters tonight, the first of its kind, as part of a deal bringing Starlink internet to local schools and first responders. In Jamaica, a new bill kicks off the legal process to remove King Charles as head of state. Caribbean travelers may face longer U.S. visa wait times as embassy staff are cut, while Dominica prepares for over 100 depo...

February 17th Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for climate justice, reparations, and stronger Caribbean-Africa ties at the African Union Summit. Guyana’s president confirms U.S. deportees won’t be jailed on arrival, while Anguilla’s booming .ai domain revenue is funding healthcare, education, and airport expansion. Jamaica’s tourism sector is set for a major boost with six new hotels, $2...

📢 Your Caribbean News Update – February 15, 2025! 🏅 Usain Bolt says he still hasn’t seen his missing millions as the SSL fraud probe drags on. 🏛️ Portmore officially becomes Jamaica’s 15th parish—first in 158 years! 🚀 SpaceX landings spark environmental concerns in The Bahamas. 🗳️ Belize & Barbuda prepare for key elections next month. 🏀 Guyana gears up for its first-ever FIBA 3x3 tournament....

📢 Your Caribbean News Update – February 14, 2025! 💝 Happy Valentine’s Day!👶 Haiti’s children are suffering as gang violence spirals.🦟 PAHO warns of a rising dengue threat.💰 Trinidad & Tobago opens deepwater oil bids.⚽ Levi García, Allyson Swaby, and Acacia Small secure big football transfers. 🎤 Get the latest Caribbean news! Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud.

Jamaica is ramping up its fight against gang violence, with Prime Minister Andrew Holness calling for international support, while dancehall artist Kiprich faces arrest over alleged gang-related lyrics. In Haiti, former First Lady Martine Moïse is urging Donald Trump to declassify FBI files on her husband’s assassination. A new study warns of dangerously high mercury levels in Caribbean fish, prom...

Get up to speed on today’s top Caribbean stories. Officials are urging tsunami preparedness after Saturday’s earthquake, while Jamaica’s opposition is demanding better communication during alerts. The UK has denied reports of reparations talks with CARICOM leaders, and the Turks and Caicos elections saw a landslide win for the Progressive National Party. Jamaica is considering nuclear energy, and...

It’s February 11th, and this is Breadfruit News—bringing you the biggest stories from across the Caribbean. A former U.S. ambassador to Jamaica slams criticism of USAID funding calling it “shameful,” as debates over American aid heat up. Hyatt expands its Caribbean footprint with a $2.6 billion deal to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts. Trinidad and Tobago makes global tax reforms, shedding its statu...

Haiti’s UN-backed security mission nears full strength with 144 more Kenyan police officers arriving. In the Dominican Republic, the U.S. is seizing a second jet linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, while Grenada launches the world’s first ‘Citizenship by Invitation’ program. Farmers across the region are being urged to prepare for a dry season that could bring drought conditions. Meanwh...

Caribbean nations are securing new trade partners and policies to navigate U.S. tariffs, deportations, and aid cuts, with leaders in The Bahamas, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent responding to the shift. Haiti faces setbacks as the U.S. freezes funding for its security mission, while French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a UN peacekeeping force and pledges a statement on Haiti’s historic independen...

February 6 News Roundup Caribbean nations continue to tackle security challenges, with The Bahamas reaffirming support for Haiti’s multinational security mission and Saint Lucia launching a new maritime intelligence unit to curb drug and arms trafficking. In Guyana, a $300 million reforestation project is set to restore land degraded by mining. Meanwhile, the Caribbean Series finalists are locked...

Caribbean nations brace for a surge in U.S. deportations, with regional leaders focusing on reintegration and security. In Trinidad and Tobago, the Police Commissioner and a former intelligence chief are released without charge after questioning over firearm imports, as police assure operations remain unaffected. Jamaica secures a $90M fuel deal with Trinidad. Julien Alfred sprints to victory in B...

Trinidad and Tobago’s police chief has been removed as investigations continue into the import of high-powered rifles. In Sint Maarten, a report highlights problems in border control, while a new online tool tracks China’s investments across the Caribbean. Curaçao is expanding its cruise terminal after a record year, and PAHO is urging governments to improve cancer treatment access. Dominica plans...

Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley hopes Barbadians facing deportation from the U.S. will be treated fairly, as 151 nationals are listed for removal. In Jamaica, the government is tackling electricity theft, while Portmore is set to become the island’s 15th parish. Canada has updated travel advisories for several Caribbean nations, prompting security improvements. Suriname’s Indigenous leaders a...

The U.S. aid freeze could impact a $4 million disaster preparedness project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves awaiting confirmation. Suriname is battling electricity and water shortages, while St. Kitts and Nevis is offering tax breaks to encourage nationals to return and invest. In Dominica, authorities have found the wreckage of a missing plane, and Canada is...

January 28th: PEPFAR funding has been frozen after President Trump’s executive order, impacting countries like Haiti, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Belize’s Maya Train project is set to boost tourism and create jobs, while the country also earns praise for its efforts in tackling financial crimes. U.S. territories are seeing a rise in ICE activity following Trump’s immigration orders, and G...

Todays roundup for January 29th: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated millions in aid to Caribbean nations, supporting recovery efforts after Hurricane Beryl. We also cover the suspension of US military training for Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force, the safe landing of a Caribbean Airlines flight, and the ongoing deportation concerns affecting 15 Caribbean nations. Plus, Google makes a contr...

January 27th 2025: Haiti’s Multinational Security Support mission led by Kenya is protecting schools in Port-au-Prince from gang violence, as the UN warns of a national security collapse without urgent global aid. CARICOM is urged to prepare for a deportation wave following U.S. immigration orders, while Barbuda plans to sell land for EC$1 to empower locals amid luxury development. St. Vincent rep...

Today’s Caribbean News Update for January 24th: Grenada strengthens ties with China through millions in financial aid following the signing of 13 agreements. Guyana’s Vice President confirms the country will accept nationals deported from the U.S. under revised policies. The U.S. Coast Guard ramps up operations in Caribbean waters to address migration from Haiti and Cuba. Brazil deepens relations...

This is the Caribbean News Update from The Breadfruit News, bringing you the biggest stories from across the region with a solutions-focused approach. Caribbean nations are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, including his plans to end birthright citizenship and declare a national emergency at the U.S. southern border. Jamaica has already started preparing for...

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