Ferry plan must learn from Guyana disaster, fisher warns Ricardo Roberts21/07/20260167 views An inter-Caribbean passenger ferry service will need strict regional safety standards and coordinated emergency systems to work, an experienced mariner and fisherman has warned, citing Saturday’s Guyana river ferry disaster… Read more
Guyana disaster highlights ‘negligence, not flaw’ in regional ferry plan Ricardo Roberts21/07/20260166 views A deadly maritime disaster in Guyana has exposed “gross negligence” rather than any inherent flaw in CARICOM’s proposed ferry service, economist Jeremy Stephen has said, renewing urgent calls for stricter… Read more
Ferry carrying 116 people capsizes off Guyana; at least 53 rescued Barbados Today19/07/20260648 views MADRID (AP) — A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana, with 53 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday. The MV Barima was sailing from the capital,… Read more
President toasts centenarian by video as earthquakes keep family apart Lauryn Escamilla18/07/20260309 views Devastating earthquakes that prevented centenarian Isalene Gill from celebrating with relatives in person instead led to an unusual first on Friday, as President Jeffrey Bostic wished her a happy 100th… Read more
EU launches regional climate resilience plan Ricardo Roberts17/07/20260105 views A new European Union-backed programme aims to strengthen early warning systems, disaster response and community preparedness across the Caribbean, with fresh support for regional agencies and post-disaster recovery following Hurricane… Read more
CXC to replace SBAs with invigilated paper amid AI concerns Barbados Today17/07/20260771 views A major overhaul of examinations will see traditional coursework scrapped for most subjects by 2028, as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) moves to curb the impact of artificial intelligence on… Read more
CARICOM leaders promise action as households feel cost-of-living pressure Barbados Today11/07/20260352 views As households continue to feel the squeeze from rising cost of living, CARICOM leaders and the private sector have agreed on a series of measures to reduce import costs, improve… Read more
CARICOM strengthened after summit, says Wickham Ricardo Roberts09/07/20260295 views Regional pollster Peter Wickham has said CARICOM has emerged stronger from its latest heads of government meeting, pointing to diplomatic compromise, legal clarity, and renewed political engagement as signs of… Read more
Ferry plan must prioritise cargo to be viable, economist says Ricardo Roberts09/07/20260284 views A proposed CARICOM ferry service should be designed first and foremost around the commercial movement of goods, with passenger transport treated as secondary, economist Jeremy Stephen has suggested, if the… Read more
Tense exchange at closing CARICOM briefing over alleged US boat strike Barbados Today09/07/20260211 views by Kherim Nelson Questions surrounding the disappearance of Saint Lucian fisherman Ricky Joseph took centre stage during the closing press conference of the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, as… Read more