Liat Air expands with new routes to Dom. Rep

Liat Air Expands Caribbean Network with New Routes to the Dominican Republic Liat Air is proud to announce the launch of direct flight services to two of the Dominican Republic’s most prominent destinations: Santo Domingo (SDQ) and Punta Cana...

Holland America and Pan Am Offer 28-Day Caribbean Cruise

Pan Am and Holland America Line have launched the first-ever cruise that will trace original flying Clipper routes across the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The 28-day “Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage” will sail to 18 destinations...

Mental Health is the new economic imperative

Each October, the world pauses to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, yet too often, the conversation remains confined to awareness rather than action. In truth, mental well-being is not just a health issue but an economic necessity. A...

Canada rediscovers the love for its first national sport

WINNIPEG, Canada :Cricketers in Canada are taking desperate measures to play their booming sport in a country better known for ice hockey, baseball, basketball and American-style football. At one time nearly forgotten, cricket has exploded in...

Report Confirms Social Security Debt Increased $172M Under UPP, PM Says

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited data from the Financial Secretary’s office showing that government debt to the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board increased by about $172 million during the United Progressive Party (UPP)...

RAF crew head into 50-day Atlantic crossing challenge

The members of the Royal Air Force Regiment row team are taking on the one-of-a-kind challenge to raise money for the Royal British Legion, Macmillan Cancer Research, and the Centurion Fund. The team, comprising Squadron Leader Mark Jacklin, Group...

Treats amid the treadmill fuel England's white-ball hunger

Morale is high in the England camp currently. They're touring New Zealand, a favourite of the players, where the low-key cities allow them to stroll to the ground under their own steam and the nearby golf courses allow them to let it off as well....

Dasent named youth sailor of the year at PMYAC

Kai Marks Dasent has been named the Youth Sailor of the Year at the Prime Ministerial Youth Advisory Council’s (PMYAC) Youth Excellence Awards, held on Saturday, October 18th. The award recognizes Kai for his outstanding competitive success,...

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

CARICOM maintains Caribbean is a Zone of Peace

Oct 19, 2025 News (Kaieteur News) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met and discussed various issues on the regional agenda including the increased security build up in the Caribbean and the potential impacts on Member...

LIAT AIR SET TO EXPAND SERVICES TO COLOMBIA AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Liat Air is preparing for further expansion across the Caribbean and into Central and South America. The carrier already serves more than 13 destinations in just over a year of operations. Chief Executive Officer Hafsah Abdulsalam has confirmed...

SVG not among Top 10 safest Caribbean islands to visit in 2025

There are more than seven thousand islands in the Caribbean region, and crime rates in the ports are different. There are those islands that have a lower number of serious crimes per year than a medium-sized city in the United States, and those...

Work remains to reduce human trafficking in Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia has been placed on the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report Tier 2 Watch List, a move that highlights the United States’ concerns about enforcement, victim protection, and a lack of demonstrable increases...

Billionaire in a Netflix-like plot stares at endgame

In a major breakthrough for Indian investigative agencies, a Belgian court on Friday upheld the arrest and approved the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi to India. The court decision brings India one step closer to bringing back a...

Liat Air Expands Regional Network with New Direct Flights to Dominican Republic

Liat Air has announced the launch of two new direct routes to the Dominican Republic, expanding its regional footprint and strengthening Caribbean connectivity. Beginning December 12, 2025, the airline will commence flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ),...

JetBlue To Exit This Caribbean Airport Less Than A Year After Launch

New York-based JetBlue will axe its service to Bonaire, a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. The airline, which offers the route currently year-round, will suspend its flights from New York JFK to Flamingo Airport, Bonaire (BON), on January...

JetBlue Drops Bonaire Flights

New York-based JetBlue will axe its service to Bonaire, a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. The airline, which offers the route currently year-round, will suspend its flights from New York JFK to Flamingo Airport, Bonaire (BON), on January...

Cabinet mum on claim of TT deaths on 'drug boat'

News Sean Douglas 2 Hrs Ago Kamla Persad-Bissessar - PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told reporters she had to promptly join a virtual meeting of Caricom heads and then host her weekly Cabinet meeting as she rushed off from a land...

OPINION: Mental Health is the New Economic Imperative

By Chaneil Imhoff Each October, the world pauses to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month, yet too often, the conversation remains confined to awareness rather than action. In truth, mental well-being is not just a health issue but an economic...

INSIDE STORY: Kerzner’s landmark project in Fiji

INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of private homes to be developed in Fiji. The landmark development is a testament to...