ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — Opposition leader Jamale Pringle was ordered out of a joint sitting of Parliament on Tuesday after presiding officials ruled that he had not fulfilled the constitutional requirement of taking the oath of allegiance before participating in proceedings.  The dramatic development unfolded at the opening of the parliamentary session when Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant informed lawmakers that Pringle had not yet been...

The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) is advising the travelling public of current restrictions affecting regional airspace resulting from a notice issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This notice impacts U.S.-registered aircraft and U.S. based carriers operating within the Caribbean region.As a result, flight operations to and from the Virgin Islands maybe subject to delays, diversions, rescheduling, or cancellations, depending on individual airline routing an...

Miss Teen British Virgin Islands Maya Marcellin, has won the Belmont Resort Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant. The Pageant which was held in St.Kitts last night Monday December 29th, saw young Marcellin outperforming her peers, to historically capture the crown at the 43rd Miss Caribbean Talented event. Maya Marcellin was crowned Miss Teen British Virgin Islands 2025 on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados continues to earn international recognition, securing a spot on the 2025 Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list, where she ranks No. 99 among the globe’s most influential political, business, and philanthropic leaders. Forbes has highlighted Mottley’s continued global impact, in particular her forceful advocacy on climate change, diplomatic leadership, and her role in steering Barbados’ constitutional transition. Accor...

Effective January 10, 2026, Caribbean Airlines will suspend two recently opened routes and suspend its Barbados base of operations. The carrier plans to suspend its routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The move is being seen as a negative development to regional connectivity. Caribbean Airlines will also suspend its base operations at Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport in February 2026 as part of their cost optimization strategy. ...

Ralph Gonsalves who has been the Prime Minister of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines for the past twenty Five (25) years, has lost his seat to former Opposition Leader Dr. Godwin Friday, in a crushing defeat. The New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections, concluding a quarter-century reign by Gonsalves. Dr. Godwin Friday, the party leader, will become the island’s seventh prime minister since its 1979 independence. The NDP’s strateg...

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An image of a destroyed Banco Popular ATM is not affiliated with Banco Popular in neither the US or British Virgin Islands. Our newsroom was able to confirm with head of the bank Mr. Darren Vanterpool, who confirmed an incident that occurred a few days ago in Puerto Nuevo, Pier Rico. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNY4QuesC3y/?igsh=MW54MTM5bmdiNDg4ZQ==The information shared noted:‘Caught red-handed in the mass that was dismantling an ATH.Police from the Hato Rey precinct caught a ma...