Month: July 2025

Caribbean Community leaders say they have backed a Jamaican initiative to take the regional reparations fight to the United Kingdom via a ruling from Britain's highest court. The idea, the initiative of the Jamaican cabinet and reparations commission, is to ask the Privy Council to rule and determine whether slavery and the forced transport of enslaved Africans to Jamaica and other territories were legal and whether it had amounted to […]

A recent study conducted by the umbrella Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO), the World Bank, and regional governments says the bloc will likely suffer nearly $550 million in revenue losses from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the coming years. Completed in time for presentation while many relevant officials were in western Jamaica for this week's CARICOM leaders summit, the report painted a gloomy picture for several regional economies, […]

On Sunday, the Caribbean Community’s main annual summit began in the western Jamaican capital of Montego Bay. The summit called for greater attention to crime and violence and a collective determination to defeat heavily armed gangs. Sunday’s opening events were ceremonial as usual, with speeches from host Prime Minister Andrew Holness, immediate past Chairperson Mia Mottley of Barbados, and others. All of the speakers called for a redoubling of efforts […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers on Tuesday, July 8, that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “Click-to-Cancel” Rule will go into effect on July 14. This rule will make it easier for consumers to cancel subscriptions and other services that renew automatically. James said the rule requires companies to make cancellation at least as simple as enrollment and to allow consumers to cancel using the same […]

For Marrisa Wilson, fashion is more than fabric and thread; it’s rhythm, research, and cultural reclamation. The first-generation American-Guyanese designer, now based in Los Angeles, has emerged as a rising voice in American fashion by seamlessly blending art, music, and heritage. As founder of her eponymous label, Marrisa Wilson New York, she’s made waves with custom hand-painted prints, thoughtful storytelling, and a commitment to cultural authenticity. “I think I’m an […]

Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon took 3 wickets each as the West Indies suffered a 133-run defeat due to a poor batting display in the second Test at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada. The West Indies failed to chase 277 runs for victory, with their batters struggling against Australia's bowling attack and were dismissed for 143 before tea on the fourth day. Australia secured an unbeatable 2-0 […]

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is organizing a health and wellness day on July 20 at the UWI Usain Bolt Track and Field in Barbados, focusing on promoting holistic health through fitness, education, and community engagement. The event will feature various activities including physical exercises, health screenings, nutrition demonstrations, and entertainment to cater to different interests. CPL's fitness ambassador Spinny will lead workouts, and there will be appearances […]

Dylan Carter, a three-time Olympian, will lead a five-member team representing Trinidad and Tobago at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore from July 11 to Aug. 3. The swimming events will be held from July 26. The Aquatics Sports Association of T&T (ASATT) recently confirmed the team via a social media post. Other team members include Nikoli Blackman, Liam Carrington, Isabella Dieffenthaller, and Zuri Ferguson, who have all had notable […]

Come Dec. 31, 2025, every dollar sent by Caribbean nationals to their families in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the rest of the Caribbean region will be subject to a 1 % tax increase, adding to the roughly 6% in fees charged by money transfer companies. This is because of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which Congress passed last weekend in Washington and which President Donald Trump has now […]