Caribbean News Update

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...

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...

📢 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...

📢 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...