First look at Carnival Cruise Line’s refurbished private Caribbean island Here is what guests can expect from the Carnival Cruise Line’s newly revamped RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay The Independent UK · Jun 2
Why are so many young people leaving Martinique? We're joined by Renée Bertini, a journalist with ENTR's English-language team, who takes us to Martinique, one of France's overseas departments in the Caribbean. She explains the main issues faced by young people in Martinique (a lack of academic and job opportunities, as well as a complex colonial legacy) and… France 24 · Jun 2
Haiti soccer star cleared to play at World Cup as he is finally granted US visa by Trump administration Woodensky Pierre, the only member of Haiti’s national soccer team living in the Caribbean country, has been granted a visa to travel to the US The Independent UK · Jun 2
Musket balls and a burnt hull: evidence of real pirates of the Caribbean found in Bahamas Exclusive: First shipwrecks found in Nassau harbour on New Providence, once the hideout of Blackbeard and Calico Jack The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
Top US commander meets Cuban military officials amid rising tensions A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying… The Times of India · May 29
Pentagon Allegedly Puts Building Blocks in Place for Cuba Invasion – Just Awaiting Trump's Go-Ahead, Report Says The Pentagon has positioned military assets in the Caribbean for possible action against Cuba amid ongoing US sanctions. No immediate move confirmed International Business Times UK · May 29
Clown Day in Peru, violence in Colombia and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean May 22-28, 2026 The Independent UK · May 29
Military has spent months building up ships and personnel in Caribbean and is ready for invasion of Cuba: report President Trump and his advisers have reportedly gamed out scenarios where the U.S. military attacks Cuba, but an invasion plan is not currently underway The Independent UK · May 28
The race for oil: will Jamaica be the next country to drill and what does that mean for its green pledges? With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producer The Guardian - UK · May 28
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup The Independent UK · May 27
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative lead says "the world of the Caribbean is a little bit more dense" compared to Shadows' take on Japan All those ships have a hearty crew GamesRadar · May 27
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's "open-world spirit of freedom" is defined by one mysterious church Resynced offers "another reason to explore and find secrets within a world that you already love" GamesRadar · May 25
"Old-school classic" or "the post-Shadows Assassin's Creed"? Black Flag Resynced devs explain where the remake sits in the series' history Big Preview | Ubisoft's Paul Fu, Richard Knight, and Julian Koch talk balancing two distinct eras of the series within Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced GamesRadar · May 22
US indicts Castro and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean May 15-21, 2026 The Independent UK · May 22
The Conversation · May 22 What do the Commonwealth Writers Prize AI allegations mean for prizes – and short stories? Another day, another literary scandal involving AI. It has been alleged that the judges of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been duped by an author using AI in his winning entry. Jamir Nazir’s The Serpent in the Grove, which won for the Caribbean region, was then published in leading…
Sports Illustrated · May 21 How Curacao Achieved the Impossible, Made World Cup History The tiny Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela is the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup.
France 24 · May 21 Gun violence in Guadeloupe: A never-ending fight against firearms On the French Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe, there is one gun for every 10 residents. Since the beginning of the year, 12 people have already been shot and killed by gunfire. Anti-crime brigades are doing their best to address the issue, but the number of offenders is on the rise…
The Guardian - UK · May 21 The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse, yet is pungent with wit and colour
International Business Times UK · May 21 US Deploys Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to Caribbean as Tensions with Cuba Soar Over Raúl Castro Charges The US has deployed the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Cuba, following charges against Raúl Castro related to a 1996 aviation incident.
The Times of India · May 21 Another military operation on cards? USS Nimitz enters Caribbean amid US-Cuba tensions Amidst escalating US-Cuba tensions, the USS Nimitz strike group has entered the Caribbean. This follows President Trump's intensified rhetoric and a recent indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. The US is increasing pressure on Havana, citing economic hardship and past incidents, though Trump downplays fears of direct military action.
The Independent UK · May 20 How Jamaica is fighting back six months on from Hurricane Melissa Parts of the Caribbean island were devastated by Hurricane Melissa, but six months on Caroline Gammell and her family found an island full of life and determined to get back on its feet
Latin Times · May 19 Totó La Momposina Dies at 85, Colombia Loses the Voice That Took Cumbia to the World Totó La Momposina, the legendary Colombian artist who transformed Caribbean folk music into a global cultural force, died Tuesday in Mexico at the age of 85 after years battling neurocognitive health issues.
The Guardian - US · May 19 Defense department watchdog opens inquiry into US airstrikes on alleged drug boats Officials will determine if standard process was followed before lethal strikes in Caribbean and eastern Pacific
Latin Times · May 19 Pentagon Watchdog Opens Probe Into U.S. 'Narco Boat' Strikes in Caribbean and Pacific Amid Legal Questions The review will examine the intelligence and targeting process used in the strikes, including how targets were selected and approved
MarketBeat · May 16 Sagicor Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Sagicor Financial (TSE:SFC) reported softer first-quarter 2026 core earnings as adverse mortality experience in North America and market-related losses weighed on results, though management said it continues to view the company’s underlying return profile as intact. On the company’s earnings call,