Antigua and Baruda –  It is important to clarify several points. First, no bond applies to holders of existing U.S. visas. Those visas remain valid on their current terms. Second, while Antigua and Barbuda has been included in a U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program, this measure applies only to a very narrow category of new […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The development of basketball remains on the front burner for the Ministry of Sport in Saint Kitts and Nevis. While contributing to the 2026 Budget Debate on December 17, 2025, Minister of Sport, the Honourable Samal Duggins, announced that a state-of-the-art indoor basketball facility will be housed at Warner Park as part of an overhaul of […]

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Saint Lucia – The Saint Lucia boa (Boa orophias) is a non-venomous snake that is endemic to Saint Lucia. The Forestry Department is in receipt of a very disturbing video, circulated on social media, showing at least five Saint Lucia boas or Tete Chien being killed by members of the public. In the video the […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The extensive refurbishment of Basketball City at Victoria Road is proceeding well and should be completed in a few weeks. The scope of the refurbishment to date, included the complete demolition of the foundation for the basketball court and installation of a new, bigger foundation to meet international standards. The demolition of an older building at the Western end, installing a new […]

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Antigua and Barbuda – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda considers it appropriate to clarify the facts regarding its engagement with the United States on the possible acceptance of a very limited number of third-country nationals, including refugees. In the interest of accuracy, transparency, and public confidence, the Government sets out below the relevant facts […]

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Guyana – The Council of the University of Guyana is proud to announce the official appointment of Sir Ronald Sanders, KCMG, KCN, AM, MA, as the 14th Chancellor of the nation’s premier tertiary institution. The appointment follows the formal assent of the University Council today (January 2, 2026), marking a historic milestone for the University […]

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Police have launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred during Last Lap festivities in the vicinity of Independence Square on Friday night, January 2, 2026. According to a statement from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), officers responded to reports of a stabbing between 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Upon […]

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By Sir Ronald Sanders As 2025 draws to a close, the Caribbean Community stands at a moment that calls for less rhetoric and more realism. CARICOM is experiencing a period in which external pressure is intensifying, new norms are hardening among powerful states, and the need for small states to navigate emerging demands is growing. […]

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Pasadena, California – Princess Cruises embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade® float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila. The christening took place at the Pasadena facilities of Artistic Entertainment Services (AES), the acclaimed builder behind the float’s intricate floral […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, on December 29, 2025, described the arrival of Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) volunteers as a proud and timely reaffirmation of the long-standing friendship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Addressing the handing-over […]

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