The UN is calling for a new international security force to tackle Haiti’s escalating gang violence, while the Trump administration is expediting deportations for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, sparking humanitarian concerns. A Jamaican dancehall artist Squash has been arrested in Florida on multiple firearm-related charges. Barbados Women edged out Guyana in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, while Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Girlz were eliminated from CONCACAF Women’s Championship qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with Nicaragua. Elsewhere in football, Aruba defeated the Cayman Islands, St. Vincent edged St. Kitts and Nevis, and Honduras dominated the U.S. Virgin Islands 7-0.
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The UN is calling for a new international security force to tackle Haiti’s escalating gang violence, while the Trump administration is expediting deportations for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, sparking humanitarian concerns. A Jamaican dancehall artist Squash has been arrested in Florida on multiple firearm-related charges. Barbados Women edged out Guyana in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, while Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Girlz were eliminated from CONCACAF Women’s Championship qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with Nicaragua. Elsewhere in football, Aruba defeated the Cayman Islands, St. Vincent edged St. Kitts and Nevis, and Honduras dominated the U.S. Virgin Islands 7-0.
Caribbean leaders are in Barbados for the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, focusing on economic growth, climate resilience, and digital transformation. The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis reaffirmed CARICOM’s neutrality in U.S.-China tensions after calls from U.S. lawmakers for stronger American engagement in the region. In security news, the Dominican Republic is expanding its border wall with Haiti, citing security concerns, while critics warn of economic fallout. Bermuda’s General Election was held yesterday, with results still pending. In a major first for The Bahamas, a SpaceX rocket booster landed off Exuma as part of a deal to expand Starlink internet access. Meanwhile, Digicel is cutting jobs across several Caribbean markets in a restructuring move, affecting roles in Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, and the U.S. To close, Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea took home the MOBO Award for Best Caribbean Music Act, beating Spice, Popcaan, YG Marley, Valiant, and Skillibeng whilst Vybz Kartel was honoured with the impact Award.
Caribbean News Update
The UN is calling for a new international security force to tackle Haiti’s escalating gang violence, while the Trump administration is expediting deportations for Haitians with Temporary Protected Status, sparking humanitarian concerns. A Jamaican dancehall artist Squash has been arrested in Florida on multiple firearm-related charges. Barbados Women edged out Guyana in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup, while Jamaica’s Under-20 Reggae Girlz were eliminated from CONCACAF Women’s Championship qualifiers after a 1-1 draw with Nicaragua. Elsewhere in football, Aruba defeated the Cayman Islands, St. Vincent edged St. Kitts and Nevis, and Honduras dominated the U.S. Virgin Islands 7-0.
