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Women hold belongings as they cross a flooded area after heavy rains brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding, in Petit Goave, Haiti October 31, 2025.

News

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

News

AG Letitia James warns against charity scams amid Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

By Nelson A. King

People sit on the roof of a vehicle riding on a flooded road, after Hurricane Melissa made landfall, in Prospect, Manchester, Jamaica, Oct. 29, 2025.

Bahamas

Western Jamaica ravaged by Hurricane Melissa

By Bert Wilkinson

Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., Sept. 26, 2025.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an interview after meeting with Russian officials, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18, 2025.

Employment

Bahamas awaits U.S. approval on full pay for Cuban Medical Brigade

By Bert Wilkinson

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) says it "notes with great interest and anticipation" the recent presentation of a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on further security assistance, as requested by Haiti and recommended by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Venezuelan and Haitians migrants cross the border, in Paso Canoa, Costa Rica, August 30, 2025.

News

Bahamas discourages Haitians from visiting to apply for American visas

By Bert Wilkinson

A Bahamas Air captain was fired after he was allegedly found vaping in the cockpit.

Bahamas

Bahamasair captain fired for allegedly vaping in the cockpit

By Bert Wilkinson

Former NFL football player Herschel Walker, US President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to the Bahamas, testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on nominations on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 11, 2025.

Herschel Walker vows to take on China if confirmed as ambassador to The Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of the Bahamas The Hon. Philip Edward Davis speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 02, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean Roundup | Bahamas political parties compare crime plans, Dominica gives public servants a boost

By Devika Ragoonanan

aerial image of antigua and barbuda in the caribbean

Antigua

Caribbean Roundup: Tourism investment in Antigua and Barbuda, jobs struggle in the Bahamas

By Devika Ragoonanan

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

US drops the hammer: Grenadian officials lose visas in Cuban medical dispute

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonana

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

News

CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security

By Dawn Plummer

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Bahamas seeks U.S. nod to keep Cuban doctors amid exploitation claims

By Bert Wilkinson

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