Haiti: Government responds to ban on Haitians entering the United States
Port au Prince (CMC): The Haitian government says it is disappointed at the decision announced by United States President Donald Trump to implement with immediate effect a travel ban barring people from Haiti and 11 other countries from entering the US from Monday.
More Caribbean countries respond to new US tariffs
Georgetown (Loop News): Caribbean nations are continuing to voice concern over newly imposed US tariffs that could threaten decades of economic partnership and preferential trade arrangements, according to statements from regional governments and diplomats.
Afreximbank establishes ‘home’ in the Caribbean
Bridgetown (Loop News): On a site in Barbados steeped in historical significance, Afreximbank has broken ground for a US$180 million trade centre which will become its ‘home’ in the region.
Caribbean leaders speak out on US sanctions on Cuba’s medical aid
Saint George (Loop Caribbean News): Caribbean governments have begun receiving formal notifications from the United States regarding its intention to sanction states and government officials involved in facilitating Cuba’s medical assistance program. This program has benefited many countries in the region.
Caribbean countries going to the polls in 2025
Georgetown (LOOP): It’s a super year for politics in the Caribbean region as General Elections will be called in several countries where constitutionally due.
People’s National Movement chooses Stuart Young to lead party
Port-of-Spain (Loop News): Prime Minister Keith Rowley said Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Stuart Young, has been chosen by the Parliamentary Caucus of the People’s National Movement (PNM) to be the next party leader, following his resignation.
Trinidad-Tobago: Attorney murdered near church, despite State of Emergency
Port of Spain (Loop News): Despite the enactment of a State of Emergency on Monday, a prominent attorney and the former head of legal services of the Strategic Services Agency, Randall Hector, was gunned down after attending church on New Year’s Eve.
Haiti confirms date for inauguration of newly-elected president
Port au Prince (LOOP): The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe say Haitian authorities have confirmed their intent to maintain February 7, 2026, as the target date for the inauguration of a newly-elected president.
New government sworn into office in Montserrat
Plymouth (Loop): Reuben T. Meade was sworn into office as the new premier of Montserrat, less than nine months after coming out of retirement and leading his newly formed United Alliance (UA) to victory in the general election on Thursday.
Montserrat: Former premier returns with victory in general election
Plymouth, Brades (Loop): Former premier Reuben Meade led his newly formed United Alliance (UA) to victory in the general elections here on Monday, according to the preliminary figures released by the Montserrat Electoral Commission.
