Caribbean nurse shortage poses threat to patient care, CARICOM warns

Policymakers and health leaders across the Caribbean are raising alarms over a critical shortage of nurses and midwives, which is threatening the resilience and effectiveness of health systems in CARICOM Member States. - Advertisement - The issue...

100-Member Delegation to Represent Jamaica in Barbados for CARIFESTA

A 100-member delegation is set to represent Jamaica at the 15th staging of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) in Barbados from August 22 to 31 under the theme ‘Caribbean Roots; Global Excellence’. Hosted biennially by member states of the...

Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados play to draw in CWI U-17 tourney

Sports Jelani Beckles Just Now Trinidad and Tobago Under 17 cricketers celebrate taking a wicket during the regional U-17 cricket tournament at Inshan Ali Park, Presysal. - Innis Francis Trinidad and Tobago had to settle for a draw against...

Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics

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Caribbean Artists Take on the Myth of Tropical Escapism

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CMEx Leadership Awards to Honor Caribbean Leaders in Tourism, Media and Business [Cayman has 3 Winners – Monique Hamaty Simmonds, Shomari Scott & Marcus Simmonds]

Source: Caribbean Media Exchange, inc SCOTCH PLAINS, New Jersey (August 13, 2025) — The Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) has announced the majority of its 2025 CMEx laureates whose work spans hospitality, cruise tourism, medical tourism,...

The best Caribbean islands for couples, according to travel experts

I love the Caribbean as much as the next person. The turquoise water, the beachside cocktails, and the salty air that somehow makes everything taste better. However, not all Caribbean islands are created equal. Some are perfect for families with...

SVG to send 80 member strong delegation to CARIFESTA XV Barbados

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is making preparations for its participation in CARIFESTA XV, which takes place in Barbados later this month. The Carnival Development Corporation is leading the efforts for the country’s involvement in the Caribbean...

Desperation Driving Usual Suspects For Whom Today’s Caribbean Elections Bells Toll!

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Every elections campaign across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), like everywhere else, coughs-up candidates who make it difficult or impossible for voters to understand why they...

BCCI hails BimPay as a breakthrough for business

A fantastic introduction to the market and a breakthrough for business. That’s how the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry sees the new BIMPay initiative, launched by the Governor of the Central Bank yesterday. BCCI President Paul Inniss...

PM Mottley calls on Caribbean states to send students to CARIFESTA XV Jamboree

Students from across the Caribbean will have the chance to join the first-ever CARIFESTA XV Student Jamboree in Barbados from August 22–31, 2025. The week-long event will bring together 5th and 6th form students in a celebration of Caribbean...

Caribbean aims for a 2030 vision of shared digital ecosystem

After a hurricane a child in Barbuda logs into class on a satellite-linked tablet and doesn’t miss a lesson. On Saint Vincent, a nurse taps into a secure telemedicine network to review a Grenadian patient’s records. In Santo Domingo, a fintech...

The tint law lands September 1—but can Barbados see itself clearly?

145 On September 1, Barbados’ new tint regulations take effect. The amendment to the Road Traffic Act will limit the darkness of vehicle windows, giving law enforcement a clearer view inside. Attorney General Dale Marshall has framed the change as...

Health Minister warns of unsustainable nurse shortages

65 Barbados’ nursing workforce is under severe strain as the island battles rising health problems and a shrinking number of nurses, Health Minister Senator Jerome Walcott has warned. With just 43 nurses for every 10 000 people — roughly one nurse...

CRICKET-BARBADOS-Hope plans to bring unity to BCA after being elected as president [includes quotes]

Could Putin be arrested in the US during Trump meeting as people call for president's detention over 'war crimes'

Picture this, Russia's Vladimir Putin departs from his presidential plane in America on Friday... only to be met with handcuffs the moment he steps foot on US soil. The 72-year-old is currently scheduled to travel to Alaska this Friday (15 August)...

Calvin Hope is new BCA president

Calvin Hope is the new president of the Barbados Cricket Association. Hope, who was the standing vice president, defeated the three other challengers in a landslide victory. Last night at the BCA office in Kensington Oval, Hope gathered 158 votes,...

Henry Srebrnik: China’s growing influence in the Caribbean

Breadcrumb Trail Links TJ Comment Columnist Economic incentives and promises of investment used as pressure mechanisms Published Aug 13, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read The Chinese flag flies in front of the Liaison Office of the...

CPL 2025: Schedule, Venue, Squads, Live Streaming, Telecast Details and All You Need To Know About Caribbean Premier League Season 13

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 is set to begin on August 15, according to the Indian Standard Time (IST). The tournament opener will see the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots taking on the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Star cricketers like...

From the Margins to the Courts: St Lucia Joins Caribbean Fight to Dismantle Anti-LGBTQI+ Colonial Laws

Active Citizens, Civil Society, Crime & Justice, Featured, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Violence, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Latin America & the Caribbean, LGBTQ, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Credit: Stella_E/Getty Images MONTEVIDEO,...