Weakness of sovereignty exposed: Why CARICOM should stand together Aguinaldo Belgrave13/12/20250107 views The Caribbean is living through a moment of rising geopolitical tension. As the United States intensifies pressure on the Maduro government in Venezuela, the ripples reach CARICOM shores fast. None… Read more
Barbados celebrates two winners in regional Sustainable Energy Awards Barbados Today01/12/202501.7K views Two Barbados-based professionals have been recognised among the Caribbean’s leading champions of clean energy at the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) Awards. Barbadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Gabrielle Gay, founder… Read more
Caribbean at risk from illicit glass eel trade, CARICOM security agency warns Lourianne Graham20/11/20250373 views Juvenile eels, also known as glass eels, are at the centre of an organised crime racket across the Caribbean, as CARICOM’s regional security agency warned that illicit traffic threatens both… Read more
US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting more pressure on Venezuela Barbados Today26/10/20250529 views PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (AP) — A U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital Sunday as the Trump administration boosts military pressure on neighbouring Venezuela and its President Nicolás… Read more
Overcoming constraints: Advancing the 2023 Canada-CARICOM Strategic Partnership Barbados Today24/10/2025080 views The special relationship between Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a critical component for the development of the region. Beyond simply a consequence of regional foreign policy and… Read more
CTUSAB questions timing of full CARICOM labour movement Lourianne Graham23/10/2025060 views The Congress of Trade Unions and Staff Associations of Barbados (CTUSAB) urged the government to slow the rollout of reciprocal full free movement of CARICOM nationals, raising fears it could… Read more
Grenada government pressed for response to alleged US refugee ultimatum Barbados Today19/10/202503.5K views The Government of Grenada has been urged to clarify reports that the United States has issued an ultimatum for the island to accept refugees being deported from the US. In… Read more
Trinidad and Tobago reserves position as CARICOM reaffirms Caribbean as Zone of Peace Barbados Today18/10/20250810 views All Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with the exception of Trinidad and Tobago, have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. Trinidad… Read more
Barbados ‘leads CARICOM’ in introducing paid paternity leave Shamar Blunt16/10/20250150 views Barbados has become the first country in CARICOM to grant fathers paid paternity leave — a landmark step that Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, said on Wednesday… Read more
CARICOM nationals claim right to live and work in Barbados under freedom of movement regime Emmanuel Joseph08/10/20250205 views A pioneering group of ten CARICOM nationals have become the first to secure indefinite stay and employment rights in Barbados, just days after the island enacted its historic full free… Read more