GEORGETOWN, Guyana — A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Guyana after a passenger ferry carrying 133 people capsized off the country’s northern coast, leaving dozens feared dead in one of the nation’s most serious maritime disasters in recent years.The vessel, identified as the MV Barima, was travelling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it encountered difficulties late Saturday night before capsizing near the Pomeroon River area. Authorities said t...

The reggae fraternity is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive voices following the death of Jamaican roots reggae singer Fantan Mojah, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 49 after reportedly suffering complications related to a heart condition. His death comes just weeks before what would have been his 50th birthday.  Born Owen Lennox Moncrieffe on August 5, 1976, in White Hill, St Elizabeth, Jamaica, Fantan Mojah rose to prominence in the early 2000s as...

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — History was made in the Cayman Islands on Wednesday as Hon. Gloria McField-Nixon was officially sworn in as the country’s first female Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service.McField-Nixon took the oath of office during a formal ceremony before immediately assuming her constitutional responsibilities. Following her swearing-in, she attended her first Cabinet meeting as Deputy Governor, joining the Governor, the Premier and Cabinet ministers in her ...

A major diplomatic rift has emerged within the leadership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) following objections raised by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar over the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett.Persad-Bissessar has formally requested that the issue be taken before the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), arguing that the court should provide guidance on the legality and interpretation of the process that led to Barnett’s continued app...

ESTATE BOVONI, St Thomas, USVI — Top Priority Racing Stables enjoyed a remarkable day at the Clinton E. Phipps Sr. Racetrack on July 5, securing victories in all three of its races as the stable showcased its strength on the regional racing circuit.Owned by Lesmore Smith, the Tortola-based stable produced a flawless performance, with each winning horse trained by Kelvin Smith and guided to victory by jockey Winston Hurst Jr..The winning streak began in Race 2, a se...

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaican athletics is mourning the passing of veteran sprint coach Vincent Stephen Francis, affectionately known as “Franno,” a towering figure in the development of world-class sprinters and a co-founder of the MVP Track Club.Francis, widely regarded as one of the most influential sprint coaches in modern track and field, died following an illness, according to close associates and athletics circles. His passing marks the end of an era for Jamaican spr...

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) remains fully accredited but has been placed on “show cause” status by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, requiring the institution to demonstrate by September 1 why its accreditation should not be withdrawn amid concerns about finances, governance, and delayed audits.The decision, approved on June 25 and made public this week, does not immediately affect the university’s accredited status. However, it places UVI under h...

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis (June 29, 2026) — A potentially catastrophic maritime disaster was averted Monday morning after an inter-island passenger ferry sank while travelling from St. Kitts to Nevis, with all passengers and crew safely rescued following a large-scale emergency response.  The vessel, identified as the Apple Syder, reportedly issued a distress call while crossing The Narrows, the busy channel separating St. Kitts and Nevis. According to eyewit...