Caricom discussion paper in final stages

The Caricom Secretariat headquarters in Guyana (File photograph) It has been almost two years since the Government announced in the Throne Speech that it would pursue full membership of Caricom — but the details of what that might mean for Bermuda...

The History of El Cayo and Benque – Celebrating 121 years and let’s not hide some of our true history

Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 9:18 am CST. By Hugh O’Brien: October 2025 marks 121 years since the towns of San Ignacio/Santa Elena and Benque Viejo del Carmen were founded. Since October 1904, these two (2) towns have...

International Day of the Girl 2025: “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead”

Views: 38 Views: 38 Posted: Saturday, October 11, 2025. 8:54 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Today, the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis.” Shaped...

Dominica amongst four to join regional fisheries group

From left to right: Mr. Montez Williams (The Bahamas), Hon. Roland Royer (Dominica), Hon. John P. Osborne (Montserrat), and Hon. Kyle Hodge (Anguilla) sign the CRFM Agreement en bloc (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources,...

Jamaica and why it didn’t walk out when Netanyahu spoke

By Colin Hyde Jamaica, which yooz to be the capital for here, is going the extra mile to explain why it sat through Netanyahu’s speech at the UN. You can bet that the majority of Jamaicans weren’t pleased with their leaders sitting there, giving...

T&T shines at Expo 2025 Osaka

BY the time it ends tomorrow, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, will have drawn an estimated 28 million visitors to its sprawling complex on a man-made island, showcasing the best of 158 participating countries that have made the venue their home...

From classroom to coral reefs: Students dive into conservation

Since 2019, retired environmental science teacher John Hastings has traveled with student groups from the Sandpoint area to work on coral restoration projects in the Caribbean. The idea originated during an Advanced Placement Environmental Science...

In the frame: artist Geoff McFetridge’s ranch house in LA

Photographs Jessica Sample Fastened to the front door of Geoff McFetridge’s house is a tiny green-painted woodpecker that, when you pull on its red string, makes a pecking noise with its beak against a hollow wooden base. “I took a trip to Japan...

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Guest post: How Caribbean states are shaping climate legislation

The Caribbean region is among the most vulnerable to climate change, despite historically contributing less than half of one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Rising sea levels, extreme heat and more frequent and intense storms – such as...

Integration ordisintegration?

Caricom comprises 15 member states and five associate members. I was travelling overseas but took time to scan the home news and discovered that on October 1 four regional Caribbean nations became trendsetters by opening up their borders for free...

CRFM inks new accords with OECS, The UWI

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) sealed its first bilateral accord with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The signing was executed during the Sixteenth Special Meeting of the CRFM...

A Mental Walk Marks Steps Being Made To Fill In Gaps

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and to kick things off this evening, the Ministry of Health and Wellness planned a walk around the city, starting at the ITVET. Before the walk, they held a short ceremony to talk about the importance of...

‘Go Slow’ Votes “No”: Caye Caulker Rejects Cannabis Industry Plan

Residents of Caye Caulker have firmly voted against establishing a regulated cannabis industry; the result, certified by the Elections and Boundaries Department, shows 79.11 percent opposed and 20.54 percent in favor, with 58.94 percent voter...

History is an important lesson

R. Rose - Eye of the Needle The Chairperson of the regional Reparations Committee, Professor Verene Shepherd, has called on Caribbean people, students in particular, to pay serious attention to history, lest we repeat the mistakes of the past. Her...

Expanding global connections with Jamaica

Created: Oct 11, 2025 08:14 AM (Updated: Oct 11, 2025 08:54 AM) CedarBridge Academy students engage in the Fourth Annual Youth Climate Summit at Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute last year (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) The Fifth...

Ambassador: Venezuela backs Caricom’s call for reparations, apology

News Laurel V Williams 6 Hrs Ago Venezuelan Ambassador Alvaro Sanchez Cordero. Venezuela's ambassador to TT Alvaro Sanchez Cordero, says that country fully supports the Caricom ten-point plan including demands for a full formal apology from the...

Marriott Bonvoy Outdoor Platform Connects Travellers to the World’s Greatest Adventures

Nothing compares to an adventure in the wild, yet all outdoor travelers know that finding new places to go and preparing for the experience is never easy. Whether it’s destination inspiration, choosing where to stay, or planning what to do, the...

Caye Caulker's Emphatic "No" to Legal Cannabis

Tonight, Caye Caulker is back to its "go slow" way of life after the excitement of yesterday's historic referendum. The island emphatically rejected the proposal of a legalized marijuana industry, with 80%, or 678 of the 857 voters who came out to...

Looking to retire? The world’s best destination is in Europe

Rising life expectancies and improved options to move abroad are fuelling so-called "retirement migration". Unsure of where to spend your 'golden years'? According to the 2025 Global Retirement Report, the best countries to relocate to are...