Across the Caribbean, concerns about corruption, political favoritism, misuse of public funds, and weak oversight institutions continue to dominate public debate, with several regional governments facing mounting scrutiny over transparency and accountability.From the British Virgin Islands to Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, the Turks and Caicos Islands, St Kitts and Nevis, and the United States Virgin Islands, recent scandals and investigations have fueled growing public frustration over governanc...

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — Former Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to an effective prison term of four years and 26 days following his conviction in one of the Caribbean’s most significant corruption prosecutions.Justice Rajendra Narine handed down the sentence on Friday in the Supreme Court after Misick was found guilty earlier this year on three counts of bribery linked to government land and tourism development deals during his time in offic...

ROAD TOWN, Tortola — The Caribbean banking landscape is poised for a significant transformation following reports that Butterfield Bank has finalized a deal to acquire the regional operations of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank in several territories, including the Virgin Islands.The acquisition marks one of the most consequential banking developments in the region in recent years and is expected to reshape competition, customer services, and financial operations across multiple Caribbean...

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 sworn in and therefore could not lawful...

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. According to her Forbes profile, Mo...

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.