Bahamas Tourism Boom Hits Record 6.1 Million Visitors
Bahamas tourism hits a record 6.1 million visitors in early 2026, driven by US cruisers. Here's what the boom means...
August 10, 2026Section
Caribbean
Puerto Rico Water Rationing Hits San Juan: What You Need To Know
Puerto Rico water rationing hits San Juan and six municipalities with 48-hour rotations. Learn the affected areas, causes, and how...
August 10, 2026
Trinidad Refinery Restart Gains US Backing at Pointe-a-Pierre
Trinidad refinery restart: the US will help Trinidad find a partner to reopen the shuttered Pointe-a-Pierre plant, closed since 2018.
July 31, 2026
Haiti Elections Set for 2026 Amid Gang Stranglehold
Haiti elections are set for December 13, 2026, with a runoff on February 21, 2027. A record 280 parties registered...
July 31, 2026
Barbados Economy Loses Steam as Growth Slows to 1.4%
The Barbados economy lost steam in early 2026, with real GDP growth slowing to 1.4% as global shocks and inflation...
July 31, 2026
Jamaica Casino Licence Issued for First Time
Jamaica issued its first casino licence, to Adamas Grand Casino at the Princess Grand resort, a milestone for its tourism-investment...
July 30, 2026
Cuba Opens Oil and Gas to Foreign Firms After 66 Years
From August, private and foreign companies may drill for oil and gas in Cuba. The state has held that monopoly...
July 30, 2026
Dominican Republic Foreign Investment Hits Record US$3.3B
Foreign direct investment into the Dominican Republic hit a record US$3.28 billion in the first half of 2026, up 7.7%,...
July 30, 2026
Amber Highway Awarded: Dominican Republic’s US$476M Northern Corridor
The Dominican Republic's Amber Highway, a US$476 million toll road awarded in July 2026, will cut the Santiago-Puerto Plata drive...
July 29, 2026