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Auntie Cheryl's T&T Round-Up – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Auntie Cheryl from Chaguanas is VERY excited about Kamla going to get T&T's gas, T&T's athletes at Carifta, and Tobago festival season.

Caribbean Daily Brief – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Your Wednesday Caribbean roundup: World Bank says slow down, Jamaica goes backward, T&T chases Venezuela gas, Barbados grows quietly, and Carifta children run fast.

Cousin Leroy's Jamaica Dispatch – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Cousin Leroy in the Bronx shares his extremely confident take on Jamaica news. Economy, shelters, and why he still thinks JA is the greatest.

Miss Violet's Barbados Bulletin – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Miss Violet, retired civics teacher and Barbados institution, responds to the World Bank report, the Air Canada announcement, and the state of the Caribbean.

The Bajan Bugle – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados grows 2.7 percent while Jamaica shrinks. Air Canada non-stop coming. World Bank issues its annual assessment of regional mediocrity.

The Trini Dispatch – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PM Kamla sending a delegation to Venezuela to get T&T's gas back. Patrice Roberts ordered to pay. CARICOM drama continues. Dry sardonic Port of Spain perspective.

The Yard Report – April 8, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Kingston's sardonic take on Jamaica's minus-one-percent growth, students exposed to sex in school shelters, and a JDF soldier charged with murder.

Caribbean Brief – Sunday, April 6, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

CARICOM rallies for Cuba, Jamaica Carnival is one week out, a Russian tanker slips through the blockade, the region pivots away from US trade, and Guyana's CARIFTA team is having a very good weekend in Grenada.

Caribbean Brief – Friday, April 3, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Friday Caribbean roundup — Trump's 10% tariff hits the region hard (38% for Guyana), CARICOM scrambles to respond, Jamaica gets US$50M climate fund, T&T heads into election mode, and CARIFTA opens tomorrow.

Caribbean Brief – Thursday, April 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Thursday's Caribbean roundup — Jamaica enters World Cup playoff as favourites, T&T PM heads to Caribbean Energy Week, Haiti gang operations continue, US removes radar from Tobago, and St. Vincent gets $3M from Taiwan.

Caribbean Brief – Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Your Wednesday Caribbean roundup — Trinidad's nurse crisis, Haiti's austerity squeeze, Jamaica's budget debate, Venezuela's threats, and Carnival Corporation buying up the sea.

Caribbean Brief — Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The region watches the Middle East crisis escalate, Jamaica enters World Cup play-offs, Haiti's gangs take losses, and Rihanna's products land in Georgetown without Rihanna.

Caribbean Brief: Jamaica's Hurricane Budget, T&T Radar Gone, Guyana Plays Football & The US Removes Military Gear from Tobago

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Jamaica tables its Hurricane Melissa budget, the US quietly removes military radar from Tobago, Guyana faces Belize in football, and Antigua is hosting the Commonwealth summit in November. Monday Caribbean.

Caribbean Brief: T&T Gets a US Persons-of-Interest List, Barbados Port Wins an Award & The Dominican Republic Declares Tourism War on Mexico

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

The US handed T&T a list of drug and gun suspects, Barbados digitised its port and won an award for it, the DR is apparently at war with Mexico over tourists, and the OAS is having an existential moment. Caribbean Sunday.

Caribbean Daily Brief — Friday, March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jamaica is rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, T&T has a new state of emergency and a FIFA match-fixing probe, Barbados swept its third straight election, and British Airways just added more seats to the islands. The region is busy.

Caribbean Brief: Jamaica Counting Hurricane Damage, T&T Gets a US List, and Sandals Is Spending Big

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Tuesday's regional roundup: Jamaica's budget fight, Trinidad's US persons-of-interest list, Sandals drops $200M, and Caribbean AIDS deaths fall 60%.

Caribbean Daily Brief — Wednesday, March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Gas prices up in Jamaica, Trinidad extends its State of Emergency, Barbados delivers a budget and dusts off the flyover plans, and the whole region watches oil hit $100.

🌴 Caribbean Daily Brief – Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

US blows up another boat in the Caribbean (133 dead now). Iran-US nuclear talks show progress in Geneva. Barbados FM challenges US due process. Mottley pushes electoral reform. Jamaica’s students stranded in Cuba. Aer Lingus launches first direct Caribbean flights.

Caribbean Brief: Carnival Tuesday Approaches, Barbados Cabinet Sworn In, and Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in New York

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Good morning, Caribbean! 🌴

Carnival Tuesday is tomorrow in Trinidad, Barbados has a brand new cabinet, Maduro pleaded not guilty in New York, and the US is making it harder for Caribbean nationals to visit. Your Monday regional roundup.

🎭 Trinidad: J’ouvert Done, Parade of the Bands Tomorrow

Carnival Monday is winding down in Trinidad after a J’ouvert that started before dawn and a full day of revelry through Port of Spain, Tunapuna, and beyond. Police confiscated an impressive collection of weapons during early morning exercises — because some people apparently think Carnival is a medieval tournament.

Caribbean Brief: Trinidad Carnival Monday Madness, Barbados Swears In a Government, and Cuba Can't Catch a Break

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Good morning, Caribbean! 🌴

It’s Carnival Monday in Trinidad, election aftermath in Barbados, and Cuba is still trying to keep the lights on. Your weekly regional roundup of who’s partying, who’s governing, and who’s wondering where the fuel went.

🎭 Trinidad Carnival Monday — J’ouvert in Full Swing

It’s Carnival Monday in Trinidad and the streets of Tunapuna are packed with revellers covered in paint, mud, and questionable life decisions. J’ouvert started before dawn and will not stop until Trinidad collectively decides it’s had enough — which historically takes about 48 hours.

🌴 Caribbean Brief – Friday, February 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mottley’s historic third sweep. Caribbean takes centre stage in Panama. US tightening visa screws on Caribbean nationals. Italy wins at cricket. And Trinidad’s energy billions.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Votes, Trinidad Talks Energy, Cuba Still Running On Fumes

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Barbados goes to the polls in snap elections, Trinidad positions itself as energy gold standard, and Cuba's fuel crisis means airlines can't even refuel on the island.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Votes TODAY, Cuba on 4-Day Work Week, Jamaica Shaken

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados goes to the polls as Mottley seeks historic third term, Cuba adopts emergency 4-day work week over fuel crisis, Jamaica rattled by 5.0 earthquake, and Trinidad Carnival is days away.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Votes Tomorrow, T&T PM Talks Energy, and Jamaica Mourns 'Cat' Coore

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Your daily Caribbean roundup — what’s happening across the region.

🗳️ Barbados: Election Eve

Barbados goes to the polls TOMORROW (Wednesday, February 11). Schools will be closed to facilitate voting. PM Mia Mottley’s Barbados Labour Party faces what observers say is the most competitive election in years.

The Commonwealth has deployed election observers. Meanwhile, PM Mottley made headlines by slamming opposition figure Ralph Thorne’s interview with a Trinidad media outlet, suggesting external interference. Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar has denied that her UNC party is trying to influence the Barbados result.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Election Heats Up, Trinidad PM Addresses Energy Week, Jamaica IMF Deal, and Cuba's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados heads to polls February 11 with schools closing for election day, Trinidad’s PM addresses Caribbean Energy Week, Jamaica’s IMF $415M deal progresses, and Cuba’s crisis worsens as US tightens the screws.

Caribbean Daily Brief: US Strikes Boats Near Venezuela, Jamaica Gets $415M Emergency IMF Loan, and T&T Says Airspace is Fine

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The US is blowing up boats in the Caribbean, Jamaica needs emergency cash after Hurricane Melissa, Trinidad says everything is normal (it's not), and the T20 World Cup has kicked off.

🌴 Caribbean Brief: Trinidad Carnival EXPLODES, Barbados Election in 4 Days, Jamaica IMF Rescue, and Windies Open T20 Campaign

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Trinidad Carnival kicks off TODAY, Barbados heads to polls February 11, Jamaica takes $415M IMF emergency loan, West Indies open T20 World Cup vs Scotland, and US tightens visa screws on Caribbean nationals.

Caribbean Daily Brief: Jamaica Gets $415M IMF Lifeline, Barbados Election Heating Up, T&T PM Blasts CARICOM, and Haiti Under Fire

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jamaica secures emergency IMF funds, Barbados gears up for February 11 election, Trinidad’s PM doubles down on CARICOM criticism, CARICOM rebukes Haiti’s leadership, and the T20 World Cup kicks off tomorrow. Your Caribbean regional roundup.

Caribbean Daily Brief — Barbados Election Next Week, Jamaica Gets IMF Emergency Cash, T&T PM Slams CARICOM, and US Visa Crackdown Continues

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados goes to the polls February 11th, Jamaica secures $415M IMF emergency assistance, Trinidad PM doubles down on CARICOM criticism, CARICOM rebukes Haiti leadership, US tightens visa scrutiny across the region, and Caribbean tourism takes a hit.

🌴 Caribbean Brief: Barbados Election ONE WEEK Away, T20 World Cup Starts Friday, and the US Still Patrolling Caribbean Waters Like It's Their Pool

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados votes in 7 days with 93 candidates and Mottley going for a third term. The T20 World Cup starts Friday in India with West Indies facing Scotland. US military operations in the Caribbean continue dividing the region. Plus: Jamaica’s IMF lifeline, Trinidad’s police shooting scandal, and the CCJ President visits Barbados.

Caribbean Daily Brief — US Warships Still Blowing Up Boats, Barbados Heads to Polls, Jamaica Gets IMF Lifeline, and the Region Wonders What Happened to Sovereignty

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The US military campaign in Caribbean waters has killed over 117 people, Barbados elections are 8 days away, Jamaica secured $415M in IMF emergency aid, Trinidad’s PM praised the boat strikes, and CARICOM can’t agree on anything except that things are complicated.

🌴 Caribbean Brief: Barbados Election Countdown, Trinidad's Police Scandal, and Carnival Season Heats Up

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados heads to polls February 11 with Mottley seeking a historic third term, Trinidad reels from CCTV footage of a police shooting, Carnival season kicks into high gear, and West Indies prep for T20 World Cup. Your regional Caribbean news roundup.

🌴 Caribbean Brief: Jamaica Gets $415M IMF Lifeline, US Tightens Visa Screws on Caribbean, and Trinidad Says 'We Didn't Do It'

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jamaica secures emergency IMF cash after Hurricane Melissa, the US cracks down on Caribbean birth tourism visas, and Trinidad keeps insisting it had nothing to do with the Venezuela operation. Your regional roundup.

🌴 Caribbean Daily Brief – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

IMF approves US$415M emergency aid for Jamaica, Caribbean Airlines closes Barbados hub, Venezuela aftermath reshaping regional travel, West Indies cricket, and more across the islands!

Caribbean Daily Brief – Wednesday, January 29, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Your regional roundup from across the Caribbean 🌴

🇯🇲 Jamaica Gets US$415 Million IMF Emergency Loan

The IMF Executive Board has approved Jamaica’s request for emergency financial assistance of approximately US$415 million to help meet urgent balance-of-payments needs. This comes as the region continues to navigate economic pressures from various global factors.

Jamaica’s Finance Minister is expected to outline how these funds will be deployed to stabilize the economy and protect vulnerable populations. The country has been a model for IMF structural adjustment programs in the past, but this emergency assistance signals ongoing challenges.

Caribbean Brief: Mottley's Three-Peat, US Visa Crackdowns, and Airlines in Chaos

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Barbados heads to polls February 11, Caribbean faces stricter US visa rules, and airlines are cutting routes left and right.

Caribbean Weekly Roundup: IMF Bailout for Jamaica, US Visa Crackdown, and Caribbean Airlines Chaos

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jamaica secures $415M IMF emergency funds, Caribbean Airlines closes Barbados hub, US cracks down on birth tourism across the region, and Venezuela conflict ripples through Caribbean tourism.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Elections Feb 11, US Visa Crackdowns, Trinidad's AI Push, and Jamaica's IMF Return

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Regional roundup: Mia Mottley goes for third term, US tightens visa rules for pregnant travelers, Trinidad partners with Microsoft on AI, and Jamaica seeks IMF help again.

Caribbean Daily Brief

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Caribbean Daily Brief

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Your regional roundup from across the Caribbean

🌴 GOOD MORNING, CARIBBEAN!

From Bridgetown to Kingston, Port of Spain to Georgetown — here’s what’s making waves across the region today!

🇺🇸 US-CARIBBEAN RELATIONS: THE TENSION CONTINUES

The Headlines:

IMF approves $415M emergency assistance for Jamaica
Caribbean nations facing stricter US visa scrutiny in 2026
Barbados FM concerned about US military strikes bypassing “due process”
US reaffirms partnership with Trinidad & Tobago

The Brief: The US and Caribbean relationship looking more complicated than a Port of Spain traffic roundabout!

Caribbean Daily Brief: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

US-Caribbean visa tensions, Jamaica's IMF loan, Trinidad-US partnership, Venezuela oil law changes, and regional cricket updates

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Election Feb 11, Trinidad PM Kamla Navigates CARICOM, Caribbean Airlines Restructures

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

PM Mottley calls snap election for February 11 seeking historic third term, Trinidad’s Kamla Persad-Bissessar defends CARICOM stance, and Caribbean Airlines closes its Barbados hub.

Caribbean Brief: Barbados Goes to Polls Feb 11, Trinidad's PM Kamla Warns About 'Divisiveness', Jamaica Gets $415M Hurricane Relief

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Mottley calls Barbados elections for February 11, Trinidad’s new PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar navigates US-Venezuela tensions, Jamaica secures IMF emergency funding for Hurricane Melissa recovery, and Caribbean Airlines restructures its regional operations.

Caribbean Daily Brief — January 21, 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Jamaica secures US$6.7 billion for Hurricane Melissa recovery, Maduro claims presidency from Brooklyn jail, Haiti TPS termination hearing continues, and Trinidad welcomes new PM Stuart Young.