The World Health Organisation is monitoring a cluster of severe respiratory illness linked to a cruise ship currently moored off the coast of Cabo Verde, after confirmed cases of hantavirus resulted in multiple deaths. According to WHO, seven cases have been identified as of May 4, including two laboratory-confirmed hantavirus infections and five suspected cases. … Continued
Spirit Airlines has announced it is shutting down after 34 years in operation, citing rising fuel costs and ongoing financial challenges. The ultra-low-cost carrier said it has begun an “orderly wind-down” of operations effective immediately, canceling all flights and ceasing customer service. The airline, known for its bright yellow planes and budget fares, employed approximately … Continued
The Trump administration has taken one of the most significant federal steps in decades to ease restrictions on medical marijuana, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III under U.S. drug laws. The decision, signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, applies to state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved cannabis-based products. While the move marks a … Continued
American Airlines Group Inc. has firmly rejected speculation about a potential merger with United Airlines, stating that such a deal would harm competition and consumers. In a statement released Friday, American said it is “not engaged with or interested in any discussions” regarding a combination with its rival, despite recent reports suggesting that talks had … Continued
Caribbean nations are confronting a growing food security crisis in 2026 as global geopolitical tensions and climate risks converge, threatening already fragile economies across the region. The World Food Programme “Intersecting Global and Regional Shocks: Implications of the Middle East Crisis and El Niño for Food Security in the Caribbean” highlights how a major supply … Continued
Leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has criticised the British government for abstaining from a United Nations vote recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparatory measures. In a post on X, Badenoch argued that the UK should have voted against the resolution, claiming … Continued
A woman has been arrested after allegedly opening fire on the home of Barbadian singer Rihanna in Beverly Hills on Sunday afternoon, according to international reports. The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fired numerous rounds at the property, with at least one bullet penetrating a wall of the house. On Monday, police identified … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has issued an advisory urging Virgin Islands nationals in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East to shelter in place until further notice. In a public notice, the government strongly advised BVI nationals in the region to closely monitor travel guidance issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth … Continued
At least three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have expressed concern following the escalation of attacks in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory missile attacks. The US and Israel on Saturday carried out coordinated strikes, citing threats posed by Iran. Tehran responded with missiles aimed … Continued
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, prompting retaliatory missile attacks by Tehran across Israel and parts of the Middle East in a sharp escalation of tensions in that region. U.S. President Donald Trump described the operation as “massive and ongoing,” saying the objective was to defend the American people by … Continued
