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Andrieneke Hyman, 13, looks at her wet notebook in her damaged room, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Auchindown, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica, Nov. 3, 2025.

Cuba

Hurricane Melissa’s Wrath

By Bert Wilkinson

Drone view of vehicles driving along a flooded road, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, in Black River, Jamaica, Nov. 2, 2025.

Cuba

JAH live: JAH JAH guide: Africa unite for Jamrock

By Vinette K. Pryce

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

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

U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Politics

Trump imposes visa restrictions on Cuban, Grenadian officials involved in Cuban medical mission program

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

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

By Bert Wilkinson

Cuban medics arrive in Jamaica to help the country in its fight against coronavirus.

Bahamas

Bahamas drops Cuban Medical Program, moves to direct hiring

By Bert Wilkinson

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

News

Outrage in Caribbean diaspora over Trump’s halt to Haitian and Cuban Parole Program

By Nelson A. King

Guyana's President Mohamed Irfaan Ali speaks during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain, Nov. 2, 2021.

Antigua

Cuban doctors stiffed

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas denies forced Cuban labor

By Bert Wilkinson

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne.

Antigua

Caribbean dependent on Cuban medical professionals

By Bert Wilkinson

Trinidad and Tobagos Minister for Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Amery Browne speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 28, 2024.

Cuba

CARICOM seeking response to possible US visa revocation

By Bert Wilkinson

Workers protect a facility ahead of the arrival of tropical storm Rafael in Havana on November 5, 2024. Cuba was bracing for Tropical Storm Rafael, which is expected to make landfall on the island as a hurricane on Nov. 6, compounding the misery wrought by a massive blackout and Hurricane Oscar.

Environment

Tropical Storm Rafael batters Cuba

By Bert Wilkinson

Cuba and United States flags together textile cloth, fabric texture

Cuba

CARICOM angry with US over hardships in Cuba

By Bert Wilkinson

A colourful, marching band danced through the streets of Havana, as tourists looked on.

Arts & Entertainment

Cuban cultural expression flourishes: Music, cuisine, and artistry reflect freedom of expression

By Tangerine Clarke

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