KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica’s population grew by a negligible 600 people in 2025 to 2,764,200, as outward migration continued, with the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom remaining the leading destinations for Jamaicans granted permanent residence or citizenship.

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia – Guyana’s President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, says his government plans to establish mobile government service centres in countries with large Guyanese diaspora populations to improve access to essential public services for nationals living overseas.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The government’s senior citizens’ allowance will be rolled out next week Wednesday, July 8. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Members of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) and Barbados Fire Service who were deployed to Venezuela following last month’s double earthquake have been awarded the Hero of Venezuela Medal.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) has announced plans to renovate the birthplace of National Hero, Norman Washington Manley in the central parish of Manchester during the current financial year.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) says it is undertaking a J$27-billion (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008 cents) post-Hurricane Melissa recovery programme over the next five to six years, aimed at community redevelopment and rebuilding social capital in affected areas.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Total arrests under Jamaica’s Crime Stop Programme increased by 38.2 per cent to 76 in 2025, while reward payments climbed to approximately J$10.3 million (US$65,176), as the country also recorded a sharp decline in murders and other major violent crimes.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands is mourning the death of National Hero Francine Jackson, a pioneering advocate for women’s political participation and community leader, who died peacefully on Sunday at the age of 97.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew has confirmed that all 47 passengers and crew on board the inter-island ferry, Apple Syder, had been rescued on Monday and that he has visited the J. N. France General Hospital to ensure their safety following the incident in the Basseterre harbour.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The historic Stabroek Market is set to undergo restoration and expansion, while another market – the Bourda Market,  will be completely rebuilt as part of ongoing efforts to transform the capital. 

HAVANA, Cuba – Cuba experienced another nationwide power outage on Monday, marking the third such blackout this year and highlighting the continuing challenges facing the island’s electricity sector.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has signed a five-year cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support technical cooperation in health, agriculture, water management, energy and radiation safety through the peaceful application of nuclear technology.