CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season across the …

CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-ST. Kitts-Nevis PM holds talks with Singapore and Austria delegations

Caribbean mourns the passing of veteran Journalist Rickey Singh

Tributes are pouring in from across the Caribbean following the death of Rickey Singh, a pioneering Guyana-born journalist whose storied career spanned more than six decades. Singh, a lifelong advocate of press freedom and regional unity, died on Saturday, …

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ slaps Caribbean nationals with higher US visa fees

Caribbean nationals and Caribbean Americans with family abroad could soon face steep new costs when applying for U.S. visas, asylum, or immigration relief, following the enactment of President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration bill on July 4. The …

Caribbean fusion restaurant to open in former Oleum location in Harborplace

A restaurant that ladles generous heaps of oxtail on everything from mac and cheese and tacos to pizza and ramen is coming to Harborplace's 301 Light Street.  Originally Published: July 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

Caribbean Citizenship reforms aim to Strengthen ‘Genuine Link’ with New Residency Mandate 

The five Eastern Caribbean Nations consisting of Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia have recently proposed a comprehensive draft agreement. The group introduced residency requirements on Tuesday, July 01, 2025, …

CDB announces 2nd Wider Caribbean Regional Risk Conference for September

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), in partnership with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and CCRIF SPC, has announced the upcoming 2nd Wider Caribbean Regional Risk Conference, scheduled to take place from September 3–4, 2025 …

On Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, There’s Lobster for the Tourists and Microplastics for Everyone Else

The fishermen of Puerto Morelos, on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, risk their lives every time they head out to sea to fish or dive for lobsters. Their bounty is dependent on luck, as the weather often makes it impossible to go out, while on other days the …

CIBC Caribbean reports Q2 net income of $30.2 million

CIBC Caribbean Bank (Bahamas) Limited has reported a net income of $30.2 million for the second quarter of this year, up $2.3 million from the second quarter last year. Dr. Jacqui Bend, outgoing managing director of CIBC, said in the bank’s Condensed …

Caribbean CBI countries propose 30-day residency requirement; mandatory integration programs

A 30-day residency requirement, mandatory integration programs and “genuine link” to countries are among proposals put forth by Caribbean nations with Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs as they face international scrutiny and pressure. Additionally, …