PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) Wednesday confirmed the Grenadian-born calypsonian, Brother Valentino, has died. The cause of death of the man widely regarded as the “People’s Calypsonian” was not disclosed.,

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – The Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) has received a US$245,000 grant from the United States Embassy to support the restoration of Hamilton House and the development of heritage exhibits dedicated to Alexander Hamilton and civil rights lawyer Constance Baker Motley.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has confirmed that the Deputy Commissioner of Police Fizal Karimbaksh has been sent on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of rape and threatening behaviour made against him.

NEW YORK, New York – In recognition of his longstanding contributions to Jamaica and the Caribbean, Adam Stewart, CD, Hon. LLD, Executive Chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, has been honored with the 2026 International Achievement Award from the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ). Stewart received the honor during the organization's annual Hummingbird Gala on October 16 at The Plaza Hotel, where Emmy Award-winning actress, advocate and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph was also recognized with the International Humanitarian Award.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the July 18 boating incident that left more than 100 people dead, heard on Wednesday that the emergency beacon on the ferry, the MV Barima was not registered.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is to introduce a new ticketing system for certain public-order offences as the Government seeks to reduce confrontations between police officers and people who breach the law.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago Tuesday said it is aware of reports concerning the execution of a search warrant in relation to the Chief Magistrate, Brian Debideen.

WASHINGTON, DC - United States authorities on Monday named a Jamaican national among 16 individuals in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The chairman of the Commission of Inquiry into the July 18, 2026 sinking of the MV Barima, retired justice Godfrey Smith, Wednesday said the process of raising the vessel has been discussed.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago Friday gave Dr. Slinger Francisco his final encore signifying the absolute conclusion of a performance that lasted more than seven decades and that took him to all corners of the globe.

ATLANTA, Georgia - Two Jamaicans recognized for their contributions to community development and service were honored by Atlanta-based charitable organization Jamaicans Caring for Jamaicans (JCJ) as it raised funds to support its dental missions to Jamaica.

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda's government has said it intends to commence an exploratory process into the potential development of a digital identity framework for the island.