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What Irish politician Thomas Gould’s accent going viral in Jamaica reveals about colonial history

Irish politician Thomas Gould has become a bit of star in the Caribbean after a video of him speaking in the Irish parliament drew comments for the surprising similarity of his Cork accent to the Jamaican one.

The Conversation

Cuba's blackout, Shakira in Mexico and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Feb. 27 - March 5, 2026

The Independent UK

Amazon Just Quietly Released The Revenge Epic We Need Right Now

'The Bluff' star Ismael Cruz Cordova says this pirate epic is so much more than a historical revenge thriller.

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What a viral speech in Ireland reveals about colonial history and Caribbean English

Linguists say reaction to Irish TD’s remarks reflects shared regional English roots and enduring impact of empire

The Guardian - UK

Trinidad and Tobago declares new state of emergency over persistent violent crime

Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new state of emergency as authorities in the Caribbean country struggle with a surge in violent crime

The Independent UK

Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle

The Independent UK

Mystery of prehistoric skeleton found deep in a flooded Mexican cave

Some of the oldest human remains in North America have been discovered in the sinkhole caves known as ‘cenotes’

The Independent UK

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Caribbean countries pledge humanitarian support for Cuba amid rising tensions with US

Disagreement among Caricom members hampers unified response on Cuban sovereignty and US intervention in the region

The Guardian - UK

Trump Says 'We Could Have a Friendly Takeover Of Cuba' Amid Reports Of Talks With Grandson Of Raul Castro

President Donald Trump said "we could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba" as amid reports that his administration is having talks with the grandson of Raul Castro about the future of the beleaguered Caribbean island.

Latin Times

Mexican soldiers, Bolivian Carnival and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Feb. 20-26, 2026

The Independent UK

How Lindsay Hoyle's lavish trip to the Caribbean led to Lord Mandelson 'flight risk' arrest

Sir Lindsay Hoyle was in the British Virgin Islands to mark the 75th anniversary of the territory’s House of Assembly when the information was passed to him

Evening Standard

Caribbean leaders call for ‘de-escalation and dialogue’ amid US oil embargo on Cuba

Four-day Caricom summit dominated by debate about US interventions in the region as military strikes against suspected drug boats continue

The Guardian - UK

F1 and ESPN renew partnership for full live coverage in 18 Latin American markets

Formula 1 has extended its broadcast deal with ESPN to keep airing every session across Latin America and the Caribbean through the end of the 2028 season

Motorsport

US military seizes another sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

This marks the tenth oil tanker interdiction by the Trump administration since the practice began in early December

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The Independent UK

Massive blackout hits Dominican Republic for the second time in three months

The Dominican Republic has briefly been hit by a country-wide blackout in the second such outage in the past three months, triggering concerns about the stability of the Caribbean nation’s power grid

The Independent UK

US launches another strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3

Monday’s attack brought the death toll to at least 151 people

The Guardian - US

US military strike on boat allegedly smuggling drugs kills three men

It is the third such attack in a week, and is part of increased US forces in the Caribbean

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5 All-Inclusive Bucket-List Vacations Every Middle-Class Retiree Should Take

Amazing all-inclusive resorts perfect for middle-class retirees, from Jamaica's over-water bungalows to Turks & Caicos' beaches. Prices start at $1,599/week.

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Euronews

Eleven killed in narcoboat strikes amid Trump’s Latin America drug war

US strikes on three alleged drug boats kill 11, escalating Trump’s campaign against narcotraffickers in South American coastal waters.

The Guardian - US

US says 11 people killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats

Three boats targeted in eastern Pacific and Caribbean as Trump continues pursuit of alleged ‘narco-terrorists’

The Times of India

US military strikes three alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 11 people

US forces struck three vessels in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean. Eleven individuals on board were killed. These actions are part of a campaign that began in September. The US military previously justified lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers. This approach contrasts with earlier law enforcement methods.

The Guardian - UK

Premier League boosted by 25% rise in South American rights with £450m ESPN deal

ESPN has agreed to extend its longstanding South American and Caribbean partnership with the Premier League until 2031

Marie Claire

Everyone’s Booking the Obvious—The Savvy Set Heads to Canouan

In the southern Grenadines, pristine sand and quietly luxurious stays offer a compelling alternative to the usual Caribbean circuit.

The Times of India

'International waters are not sanctuary': US forces intercept sanctioned Venezuelan ship Veronica III in Indian Ocean — video

US military forces on Sunday boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to curb illicit oil shipments linked to Venezuela.

The Independent UK

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it's boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean

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