25 h. ago US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration

(Trinidad Guardian) Caricom and Foreign Affairs ministers who have sought a meeting with the United States on its military deployment in the region are awaiting a reply and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s strong stance on the US presence has been slammed by Jamaica’s Gleaner newspaper in an editorial. The article US military presence in Caribbean: Regional ministers hoping for meeting with Trump administration appeared first on Stabroek News.

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33 h. ago PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs

Bridgetown, Barbados, 5 September 2025 (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched the Suzan McLennon-Miguel Caribbean Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Leadership Award, a new regional honor recognizing exceptional leadership in the fight against antimicrobial resistance—a growing global health threat often referred to as the “silent pandemic.” The award celebrates the legacy of Dr. […] The post PAHO launches award to recognise Caribbean leadership in the fight against superbugs appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T was the sole Caricom member to back the United States’ military presence in the region at an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The article Trinidad only Caricom nation to back US presence in region at emergency CELAC meeting appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 d. ago US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A large buildup of U.S. naval forces in and around the Southern Caribbean has officials in Caracas and experts in the United States asking: is the move aimed at combating drug cartels, as the Trump administration has suggested, or is it for something else entirely? The article US builds up forces in Caribbean as officials, experts, ask why appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean

(Reuters) – Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are rising amid a large U.S. naval buildup in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which U.S. The article Venezuela tensions rise as US warships arrive in Southern Caribbean appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Caribbean Boxing Organization announces inaugural Boxing Day showdown in Guyana

Kaieteur Sports – The Caribbean fight scene is set to ignite this holiday season as the Caribbean Boxing Organization (CBO) officially announces its first-ever regional professional boxing showcase, scheduled for Boxing Day, December 26th, 2025, in Georgetown, Guyana. The newly formed CBO, a collective of leading boxing promoters from across the Caribbean, aims to elevate […] The post Caribbean Boxing Organization announces inaugural Boxing Day showdown in Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) –  President  Donald Trump presided over a policy meeting on Israel’s war in Gaza and post-war plans for the Palestinian territory yesterday with input from former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Trump Middle East envoy Jared Kushner, a senior White House official said. The article Trump holds Gaza policy meeting with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago Trinidad Minister rejects Barbados PM’s concerns about ‘recolonisation’ through AI

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, Dominic Smith, is rejecting any assertion that Artificial Intelligence could lead to a new form of colonisation in the Caribbean region. The article Trinidad Minister rejects Barbados PM’s concerns about ‘recolonisation’ through AI appeared first on Stabroek News.

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1 week ago CARIFESTA XV workshop sparks conversation on gaps in Caribbean writing

-writers challenged to preserve regional identity By Telesha Ramnarine at CARIFESTA XV in Barbados Caribbean writers are being encouraged to address major gaps in how regional identity, culture, and history are portrayed in literature, as concerns grow over a disconnect between contemporary storytelling and the deep cultural roots of the region. The article CARIFESTA XV workshop sparks conversation on gaps in Caribbean writing appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago Rowley slams Trinidad PM’s  support for US warships in Caribbean

(Trinidad Guardian) Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has broken his silence on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s surprise weekend announcement that her government supports the presence of United States warships in the Caribbean and would even allow them access to Trinidad and Tobago soil if Venezuela were to attack Guyana. The article Rowley slams Trinidad PM’s  support for US warships in Caribbean appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago US orders amphibious squadron to deploy to southern Caribbean

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States has ordered an amphibious squadron to the southern Caribbean as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, two sources briefed on the deployment said today. The article US orders amphibious squadron to deploy to southern Caribbean -sources appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Caribbean Culture Queen pageant offered lessons in discipline, professionalism – Shadiamond Assanah

Twenty-one-year-old Shadiamond Assanah, who was recently crowned Miss Caribbean Culture Queen 2025 in Nevis, says she feels fulfilled and truly honoured to have represented Guyana, making the entire country proud by securing the regional title for the third year in a row. The article Caribbean Culture Queen pageant offered lessons in discipline, professionalism – Shadiamond Assanah appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were ‘very productive’

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said today that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement to resolve Moscow’s war in Ukraine after a nearly three-hour summit in Alaska, though he characterized the meeting as “very productive.” The article Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were ‘very productive’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is ready to end his war in Ukraine, speaking on the eve of today’s summit between the men, but that peace would likely require at least a second meeting involving Ukraine’s leader. The article Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Trinidad PM gives Caribbean Airlines management team two years to ‘sort out the mess’

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued an ultimatum to the management of local carrier Carib-bean Airlines (CAL): ‘sort out the mess’ in two years or find a new job. The article Trinidad PM gives Caribbean Airlines management team two years to ‘sort out the mess’ appeared first on Stabroek News.

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last month Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump

KYIV/LONDON  (Reuters) – European leaders welcomed yesterday U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to keep pressure on Moscow and protect Ukrainian and European security interests. The article Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks appeared first on Stabroek News.

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