My husband was executed by masked gunmen who stormed our dream yacht & tied me up after we quit UK for Caribbean

GAZING out over the sparkling crystal blue waters of the Bahamas, Gary and Kat Vanhoeck could scarcely believe their luck. After selling up in the UK, they bought a 36ft yacht and embarked on a new life in paradise without a care in the world. 16 In 2015, …

Jamaica cements third place as Caribbean nations rise in netball’s global standings

The latest World Netball (WN) rankings have reaffirmed Jamaica’s dominance in the sport, with the Sunshine Girls securing third place and widening their lead over fourth-ranked England. In the wake of the annual update, Jamaica has solidified its status as …

Oando sees Guaracara refinery lease as 'strategic bridge' between Africa and Caribbean

Nigerian Energy Group, Oando Plc, says its selection as the preferred bidder for the Guaracara refinery will serve as a “strategic bridge” between Africa and the Caribbean. On February 27 during a post-Cabinet press conference, Energy Minister Stuart Young …

Caribbean women match official course meets and exceeds the mark 

- Advertisement - Hopeful, energized, grateful, motivated, and inspired were just some of the sentiments expressed on Sunday evening by the participants as 26 match officials from across the Caribbean completed an inaugural course strictly for women. The …

Satellite-based broadband project to boost Caribbean connectivity

—bridge digital divide, enhance region’s digital sovereignty LEVERAGING satellite technology, Guyana is charting a new course in the region to expand broadband access, enhance digital sovereignty, and promote greater connectivity, particularly for remote …

Wintz overcomes nerves in pursuit of Caribbean Championships gold

The Caribbean's Climate Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Climate and Disaster Risk in the Caribbean The Caribbean stands as a powerful testament to the brutal realities of climate change. The Latin America and Caribbean INFORM Risk Index (2020) revealed that the Caribbean stands among the world’s most disaster- …

Cruise Operator Royal Caribbean Sets Sail With Dividend Hike And Buyback Plan

Cruise line operator Royal Caribbean Group RCL shares are trading higher in premarket on Thursday. The company has increased the quarterly dividend by 36% to $0.75 per share, payable on April 4, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on  …

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Audio By Carbonatix March 7-13, 2025 Soccer fans joined retirees in demanding higher pensions and opposing austerity measures implemented by President Javier Milei’s government in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Colombian migrants took a bus transporting them …

Grounation closes with call for Africa, Caribbean to unite

It seemed only appropriate that the organisers of this year’s Grounation should dedicate the final week of its annual Reggae Month symposia to the African continent, since the man at the centre of the discussions had done an entire album on it. ‘Africa …