US Coast Guard seizes cocaine in the Caribbean Sea

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says it has seized an estimated 725 pounds of cocaine worth US$5.4 million in the Caribbean Sea. It said that the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter, Joseph Napier, offloaded the drugs seized in Puerto …

Caribbean Flavours pushing to inspire a lifelong love for reading

Hands up if you loved story time! Allison Phipps from Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances brought Lola Loves, Stories with Daddy to life for Class 1 students at End Time Basic School during Read Across Jamaica Day. As Education Week unfolds across the nation …

Europe Day: Reflecting on an enduring partnership with the Caribbean

By Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, head of the delegation of the European Union to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM Europe Day, celebrated each year on May 9, marks more than a moment in history — it honours a …

China pushes back against Rubio’s remarks, defends cooperation with The Caribbean

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Chinese Embassy has issued a sharp rebuttal to recent comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned Caribbean leaders about engaging with China, suggesting thst Beijing posed security and sovereignty risks to the …

Browne Urges U.S. Action on Gun Trafficking into Caribbean 

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on Washington to help curb the flow of guns and ammunition into the Caribbean, warning that escalating gun violence has become a public health crisis in the region. Speaking after his meeting with U.S. Secretary of …

Govt signs HOA for first next-gen meteorological watch office in the Caribbean

The government of The Bahamas has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with the Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network (BACSWN), which is estimated to bring in $427 million in investment over three years. Michael Strachan, financial advisor for …

Caribbean Vibes Heat Up Wednesdays at Chocolate City May 14

The Fete Boyzz are bringing island energy to Wilton with their weekly Caribbean Sunset Party, kicking off Wednesday, May 14, at Chocolate City Bar. From 8 PM to 2 AM, the event will feature DJ Trini Bangz spinning a fiery Soca vs. Dancehall set. Locals and …

Marathon Insurance eyes Caribbean expansion

Marathon Insurance Brokers Limited is planning to expand into three Caribbean countries and says it is on track for listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange in just over a year from now. However, Marathon Insurance Chairman Richard Burgher said that plans …

Book explores the lives of former 18th-century mariners in the Caribbean

In 1718, over 200 mariners accused of piracy were pardoned by the British crown. Steven C. Hahn explores the lives of these “retired” pirates in “A Pirate’s Life No More.” While Hahn takes into account famous pirates like Benjamin Hornigold and Charles …

Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization honored in Montgomery