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CARICOM reaffirms Caribbean as Zone of Peace; T&T reserves position
The wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reiterated its position that the Caribbean must remain a ‘zone of peace’. In a release issued today, CARICOM said leaders “discussed the increased security build-up in the Caribbean...

US returning Caribbean strike survivors to Colombia and Ecuador, Trump says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is sending the two survivors of a Thursday strike in the Caribbean to their home countries of Colombia and Ecuador to be detained and prosecuted, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday. The move, which...

Washington’s New Frontline: The Caribbean Emerges as a Test of U.S. Power
These actions are the latest installments in a mounting campaign the U.S. launched in early September, signaling a shift from isolated interdictions into sustained military pressure. On September 2, U.S. forces struck a vessel in international...

Trinidad and Tobago reserves position as CARICOM reaffirms Caribbean as Zone of Peace
68 All Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with the exception of Trinidad and Tobago, have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. Trinidad and Tobago reserved its position on the issues...

South American-Croatian women show biggest interest in moving to Croatia
South American women most eager to return to their roots ZAGREB, 17 Oct (Hina) – The greatest interest in moving to Croatia to live among descendants of Croats in South America is shown by younger adults, particularly women aged between 26 and 35,...

US military to move survivors of strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean to nearby countries
The Trump administration is moving to send the two survivors of Thursday’s strike in the Caribbean overseas rather than seek long-term military detention for them, four US officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday....

Our Best Stuff From Another Week of the Government Shutdown
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US destroys drug-smuggling submarine in Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela escalate
US destroys drug-smuggling submarine in Caribbean as tensions with Venezuela escalate In a dramatic announcement that has sent ripples across the Caribbean and Latin America, President Donald Trump confirmed on October 17 that the US military...

CARICOM says drug fight must be in conformity with international law, Trinidad reserves position
In the backdrop of the US military buildup in the Southern Caribbean and its blowing up of suspected narco boats, CARICOM today said that the fight against drug trafficking must be within international law, a stance that Trinidad and Tobago...

What went so wrong in Latin America?
Javier Milei, the Elon Musk wannabe who became president of Argentina two years ago, chainsaw in hand, is now in deep trouble with the voters, and the mid-term elections are due this month. He has the same political agenda as Donald Trump, give or...

Latin America’s iGaming frontier: Challenges, focus, and the sweepstake shift
In this article, iGaming software provider EvenBet Gaming explores the challenges and opportunities across Latin America's diverse online market. Latin America’s iGaming market is in motion ‒ fast, fragmented, and full of contrasts. Brazil is...

Business News | Otter Controls India Unveils USD 4.5 Million Manufacturing Facility in Pune, Creating 1,000 New Jobs and Boosting Production Capacity by 75 Percent
NewsVoir Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 18: Otter Controls India, a joint venture with the UK-based Otter Controls Limited, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art 4th manufacturing facility in the Chakan-Pune region. The new Manufacturing...
CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-CARICOM leaders meet to discuss US request to Grenada
US set to transfer Caribbean strike survivors overseas instead of POW-style detention
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration is moving to send the two survivors of a Thursday strike in the Caribbean overseas rather than seek long-term military detention for them, four U.S. officials and a source familiar with the...

CTO launches “Our Cultural Gem” Campaign for Caribbean Tourism Month
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization November campaign to spotlight the region’s cultural and creative power BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (October 17, 2025) — The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) today announced the launch of a regional storytelling...

South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons
South America’s Tourism Revival: Diversification and New Horizons Friday, October 17th 2025 - 00:33 UTC Photo: Pexels South America’s tourism industry is experiencing a steady revival, as countries across the continent seek to diversify their...

Belize Men’s Softball Team suffer heavy 9–0 defeat to Panama in Central American Games Opener
Views: 25 Views: 25 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 2:36 pm CST. Photo Credit: BOCGA By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Men’s National Softball Team opened their campaign at the 12th Central American Games with a tough 9–0 loss to Panama on...

OpenAI selects Argentina for its first data centre in Latin America
The windswept Argentine Patagonia is expected to be the site of the first massive Latin American data centre to feed the voracious energy appetite of OpenAI and its ChatGPT users. Days after OpenAI became the most valuable private company on the...

Chastanet’s Constituency Funding Hypocrisy: A Case Study in Political Amnesia
Allen Chastanet has never been known for consistency, but his latest revelation takes political hypocrisy to new heights. The Opposition Leader, who once presided over a government that flatly refused to allocate constituency funds to opposition...

Royal Caribbean Excites Passengers With Exclusive Christmas Surprise Earlier Than Originally Planned
Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group has an early Christmas present for its loyal passengers who have plans on cruising this holiday season to experience the new Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island near Nassau, The Bahamas. Initially scheduled to...