BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts - The British Virgin Islands (BVI) will not allow the free movement of Caribbean nationals if it is accepted as a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has said.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr.  Godwin Friday, Tuesday night urged regional leaders to quicken the pace of regional integration, pledging Kingstown’s role in achieving the milestone.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Friday said that the 15-member regional integration movement has strengthened its growing relationship with Sweden, Norway and Austria after diplomats from these three countries were accredited to CARICOM.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre Thursday said he believes both the United States and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping have a “clear understanding” as to the current status of their relationship following talks on Wednesday with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

GENEVA – There has been an “alarming increase” in the number of children being recruited into gangs in Haiti with “devastating consequences” for children, families and society as a whole, the United Nations reported on Friday.

BELMOPAN, Belize – Prime Minister John Briceño Monday called for immediate international talks to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, driven by severe shortages of petroleum products.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Fifteen youth leaders from across the Eastern Caribbean have been appointed to the 2026 UN Youth Advisory Group (YAG), reaffirming the United Nations’ commitment to placing young people at the forefront of sustainable development in the sub‑region.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons left here on Sunday to attend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  summit in St. Kitts and Nevis that begins in the twin island Federation on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump administration has approved the presidential permit required for the construction of a submarine power cable connecting Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, marking a major step forward for one of the most ambitious energy projects in the Caribbean. 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  grouping, Dr. Terrance Drew, Tuesday night urged support for Cuba as country counters the latest actions of the United States that are fueling a humanitarian crisis in that Caribbean country.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Organization of American States (OAS) is underscoring its commitment to Haiti as the country enters the next phase of its transition to an elected government under conditions of improved security.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – A high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has ended a visit to Haiti and the Dominican Republic underscoring the importance of food security.