The SpongeBob Musical revealed as headline show for Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas Children’s TV icon SpongeBob will be a star attraction on the new Hero of the Seas cruise ship The Independent UK · 3h ago
Klein Curaçao restored native plants after removing goats and cats, aiding nine bird species Klein Curacao, a flat 130-hectare coral island about 10 km southeast of Curacao, was left bare by guano mining and overgrazing by goats and sheep. Feral goats were removed in the 1990s and cats in October 2001, while native planting ran from 2000 to 2005. For decades, the Least Tern… The Times of India · 9h ago
King Charles to skip formal slavery apology; reparations left to UK government Buckingham Palace has stated that King Charles will not ‘formally apologise’ for Caribbean slave trade but will not shy away from Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade during his upcoming tour. The Times of India · Oct 3
King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour Buckingham Palace say the king will not ‘shy away’ from Britain’s role in slavery when he visits Commonwealth nations later this month The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Charles’ Caribbean tour will not shy away from ‘the darkest days of our past’ Charles will visit The Bahamas October 27-29, Guyana October 29-30 and the Commonwealth summit with the Queen in Antigua and Barbuda from Nov 1-4. Evening Standard · Oct 2
King Charles will not apologise for slavery during Caribbean tour The King is expected to face renewed calls to say sorry for the UK’s role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved people The Independent UK · Oct 2
Seaweed strandings cause a stink – here’s why they harm your health Seaweed piling up on a beach might look harmless, but as quantities begin to rot, they can release gases that are toxic to people. The Conversation · Oct 2
Green Card Dates Just Moved Backward: What the Oct. 2026 Visa Bulletin Means for Latinos The October 2026 Visa Bulletin retrogressed EB-2 and EB-3 dates for Mexico and the world. What Latino green card applicants need to know now. Latin Times · Oct 2
Hurricane Polo brushed Mexico's coast and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean People evacuated as Hurricane Polo approached Mexico’s Baja California Sur state, Brazil prepared for a general election, and flowers bloomed across Chile’s Atacama Desert. This photo gallery was curated by AP photojournalist Ramón Espinosa in Havana. The Independent UK · Oct 1
Two Singers, One Barranquilla: How Aria Vega Is Bringing Her Caribbean Sound to Shakira's Madrid Residency and Beyond - INTERVIEW Colombian singer Aria Vega grew up watching Shakira take their hometown of Barranquilla to the world. Now, after a Billboard No. 1, a Latin Grammy nomination and a new Warner Music Latina deal, Vega is bringing her own "Costeñita Core" to Madrid Latin Times · Oct 1
In 2018 Rihanna’s foundation used solar power to strengthen Caribbean healthcare Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation has expanded its philanthropic work beyond emergency aid by helping Caribbean health clinics prepare for hurricanes. Since 2018, the foundation has supported stronger healthcare infrastructure and solar power systems designed to keep essential services operating during power disruptions. Its wider work spans health, education, climate resilience… The Times of India · Oct 1
From Malaysian chicken to Caribbean crab: four global curry recipes A Japanese fusion-fuelled garlic mushroom doria, an aromatic Malay chicken and squash curry, a rich Rajasthani papad ki sabji, and a Caribbean curry crab with roasted corn and dumplings The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Diversity Visas: U.S. Sets Final Cutoff for South America and the Caribbean at 4,750 Ahead of September 30th DV-2026 selectees from South America and the Caribbean face a Sept. 30 deadline. Here is what the 4,750 cut-off means and what to do now. Latin Times · Sep 29
Barchart · Sep 28 Dear Carnival Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for September 29 Carnival has sailed through plenty of headwinds this year, but its soon-to-be-released Q3 report could offer fresh clues about whether the ship is back on course. Investors, Sept. 29 is one date to circle.
International Business Times · Sep 28 Tensions In Middle East And Caribbean Hang In Balance As Trump Predicts Imminent Resolution To Iran War And Cuba Tensions. The president predicted that the Iran war would soon end and that U.S. military intervention in Cuba could be avoided. Both U.S. adversaries said they were willing to talk, but prepared to fight.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 What to know as trials over the assassination of Haiti's president resume in Miami Five years after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, dozens of people arrested in connection with the killing in the troubled Caribbean nation are still awaiting trial in Miami
The Conversation · Sep 25 Push for Creole courses in schools stokes historic anti-Haitian feeling in Dominican Republic In early September 2026, a lawmaker in the Dominican Republic introduced a bill that would require all public schools in the Caribbean nation to offer courses in Haitian Creole. It was met with a swift and fierce public backlash.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Rat Eradication Boosts Wildlife: Conservationists clear Dog Island rats; seabirds and turtles rebound After the successful rat eradication in 2012, Dog Island in the Caribbean has seen a remarkable resurgence in seabird populations, with nesting pairs increasing substantially. This reduction in predators has also positively impacted nearby turtle species. The project is heralded as a promising template for upcoming environmental initiatives across the…
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Royal Caribbean expands into hotels with £2bn Sandals stake The group now owns 50 per cent of the resort company
Latin Times · Sep 24 Rubio Confirms President Trump Asked 18 Latin American and Caribbean Nations to Target 24 Crime Groups U.S. requests 18 Latin American and Caribbean allies to designate 24 cartels as terrorist groups to enhance regional financial sanctions and anti-crime efforts.
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Bolivia's new wild cat, arts protests and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean Colombians protest proposed cuts to arts and culture funding and researchers identify a new species of small spotted wild cat in Bolivia. This gallery was curated by photo editor Anita Baca, based in Mexico City.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Prince Harry Recalls Child's Blunt 'My Country Suffers' Remark After Cameras Drew Crowd in Caribbean Prince Harry has revisited a 2012 Caribbean encounter with a boy who warned that Britain's impact was harming his country's coral reef, linking it to sustainable tourism
The Economic Times · Sep 24 India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reform The G4 nations of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan convened to address UN Security Council reform concerns. They expressed disappointment over the lack of advancements in previous negotiations regarding UNSC reform. The Ministers emphasized the necessity for the reform to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities and represent underrepresented regions. They reiterated…
The Independent UK · Sep 23 Colombia's president sends troops to a Caribbean city after an outburst of violence Troops are patrolling the streets of Santa Marta, Colombia, as President Abelardo de la Espriella tries to restore order after violence erupted there