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French Guiana becomes CARICOM’s eighth Associate Member
SAINT LUCIA TIMES
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia- French Guiana became CARICOM’s eighth Associate Member on Tuesday, just two days after Martinique officially took its seat among leaders in the regional bloc for the first time.
Cubans protest after third nationwide power cut this year
BBC
HAVANA, Cuba- Cubans in several locations on the island banged pots on Tuesday evening to express their anger about the latest nationwide power cut.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced
REUTERS
CARACAS, Venezuela- The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.
Policeman in Guyana remanded for murder of Cuban woman
THE DAILY HERALD
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- Randy Thomas, a 20-year-old Policeman of Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was charged with the offence of Murder, contrary to common law.
Jamaica’s unemployment inches up to 3.7 per cent as Melissa fallout continues
JAMAICA OBSERVER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Jamaica’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 per cent in April, up from 3.3 per cent in April 2025, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) released on Tuesday by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN).
Police investigate first fatal traffic accident in Nevis for 2026
NEVIS PAGES
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts-Nevis — The Traffic Department in Nevis is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Monday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., claiming the life of Mr. Keshawn Merchant, of Pond Hill, Gingerland, Nevis. This incident marks the first road fatality recorded in Nevis for 2026.
Barbados, OPEC Fund launch climate financing initiative
BARBADOS TODAY
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Barbados and the OPEC Fund for International Development have launched a new initiative aimed at helping climate-vulnerable countries secure more affordable financing for development and climate resilience projects, as Bridgetown continues to press for reforms of a global financial system seen as penalising those most exposed to climate shocks.
Arsenal partnership to bring tourism exposure, football academy to Saint Lucia
ST. LUCIA TIMES
CASTRIES, St. Lucia- Saint Lucia’s newly announced partnership with English Premier League champions Arsenal Football Club will include the development of a youth football academy on the island, creating opportunities for young players while also boosting the country’s international profile as a tourism destination.
Jamaica's deportee deal draws fire
JAMAICA GLEANER
KINGSTON, Jamaica- The Dr Andrew Holness administration is facing pressure to justify Jamaica’s involvement in a controversial United States (US) deportee arrangement as political analysts raise questions about the country’s role as a transit point for third-country nationals.
Westmoreland ganja farmers sign up to become legal
JAMAICA GLEANER
ORANGE HILL, Westmoreland, Jamaica- Hundreds of cannabis [ganja] farmers from communities across Westmoreland Western gathered in Orange Hill last Thursday for a registration drive aimed at helping them transition from the informal market into Jamaica's regulated cannabis industry.
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