WASHINGTON, DC – Caribbean American Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday made her briefing room debut as White House press secretary, recognizing her historic role.

HAVANA, Cuba – In the aftermath of Friday’s explosion at the Saratoga Hotel that led to the deaths of 22 people and left dozens injured, several countries are expressing solidarity with the government of Cuba. 

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands – British Virgin Islands (BVI) Governor John Rankin has urged citizens to remain calm following the arrest of Premier Andrew Fahie on conspiracy to import cocaine and money laundering charges in the US.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell Saturday night announced June 23rd as the date for general elections as his ruling New National Party (NNP) seeks a third consecutive term in office.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United States President Joe Biden has named Caribbean American Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, replacing Jen Psaki, who leaves the job on May 13.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A motion of no confidence has been filed against Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris, whose coalition Team Unity government faces an uphill task in keeping its majority in the Parliament.

WASHINGTON, DC – United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the daughter of a Jamaican father, on Monday swore in former New York State Assembly Member N. Nick Perry as the first Jamaican-born US Ambassador to Jamaica.

MIAMI, Florida – The Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Andrew Fahie, has sought his release the United States custody on alleged drugs and money laundering charges, claiming diplomatic immunity.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A former Haitian legislator is likely to be extradited to the United States as the lawyer representing his wife and children said they have been denied refugee status in Jamaica.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris Tuesday said he had asked the Governor General, Samuel Seaton, to dissolve Parliament with immediate effect after announcing the dismissal of several ministers, including his deputy Shawn Richards and Nevis Premier, Mark Brantley.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Joe Biden administration on Friday renewed its commitment to the Caribbean, saying that its partnership is “key” to “shared prosperity and security.” 

NEW YORK, New York – A United States federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Trinidadian-born jurist Sylvia G. Ash to 15 months in prison for conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice and making a false statement to a federal agent.