PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state has settled a multi-million dollar out-of-court settlement with former Central Bank governor, Dr Alvin Hilaire, who had filed a wrongful dismissal action against the Kamla Persad-Bissessar government last year.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Veteran Jamaican singer and record producer Derrick Harriott, who helped shape the evolution of ska, rocksteady and reggae music, died on Saturday. He was 87.

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.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Britain’s King Charles stopped short of issuing an apology for slavery even as he acknowledged that the matter will be discussed when Commonwealth leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 1.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – More than 1,300 Jamaicans were deported from the United States and other countries last year, with the majority being returned for immigration violations and criminal offences, according to the latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ).

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.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Guyana has called on Caribbean countries to work together to end “dark fleet” operations, warning that vessels fraudulently flying national flags are being used to move guns, sanctioned oil, and smuggled people.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness is urging landowners with unused property in developed areas to consider selling it to the Government to help expand housing opportunities for vulnerable Jamaicans.

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.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley has led the tributes to broadcaster and actress, Peta Alleyne, who has died at the age of 65. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

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.