Got TIPS or BREAKING NEWS? Please call 1-284-442-8000 direct/can also WhatsApp same number or Email ALL news to:newsvino@outlook.com;                               ads call 1-284-440-6666

News

May 13th, 2026
CWU raises alarm over uncertain future of Hilton Trinidad

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GUARDIAN

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Pressure is mounting over the future of the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) warning that hundreds of workers face growing uncertainty ahead of a July 16 deadline tied to the hotel’s operational status.

May 13th, 2026
Haiti residents protest after Cite Soleil clashes displace hundreds

ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti- Residents of the Cite Soleil neighbourhood in Haiti's capital protested Tuesday, demanding government protection after clashes forced hundreds of people to flee their homes over the weekend.

May 6th, 2026
Tropical Wave triggers official start to Wet Season

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GUARDIAN

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 wet season has officially begun, two weeks earlier than last year, signalling the start of what could be another critical period for flooding, water management and disaster preparedness.

May 6th, 2026
Antigua & Barbuda politicians drop longstanding oath to King Charles after election landslide

THE INDEPENDENT

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Antigua and Barbuda’s new cabinet has been sworn in after Prime Minister Gaston Browne secured an unprecedented fourth consecutive electoral victory.

April 29th, 2026
Commonwealth Observer Group commences work in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026 General Elections

THE COMMONWEALTH

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua & Barbuda- The Commonwealth Observer Group has commenced its work in Antigua and Barbuda for the 2026 General Elections, following its deployment by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon Shirley Botchwey.

April 29th, 2026
Barbados & Venezuela announce new deal

BARBADOS TODAY

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- Barbados and Venezuela on Monday announced an ambitious strategic partnership spanning food production, energy investment and language integration, as Bridgetown hosted the first high-level visit by Caracas’ new leadership since the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.

April 22nd, 2026
PM Browne Warns Voters Against ‘Risk’ of Changing Leadership Ahead of April 30 Poll

ANTIGUA NEWSROOM

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua- Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging voters to reject a change in government, warning that the country cannot afford what he described as the risks associated with untested leadership in a time of global uncertainty.

April 22nd, 2026
6 detained, firearms recovered in municipal officer’s killing

TRINIDAD EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS

SAN FERNANDO, Trinidad and Tobago- A major breakthrough has been made in the investigation into the killing of a municipal police officer and the theft of firearms from the San Fernando Municipal Police Station, with six people now in custody and a quantity of weapons recovered.

April 15th, 2026
Increase in Income Tax threshold now in effect in Jamaica

JIS

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376.

April 15th, 2026
T&T boycotts CARICOM over SG reappointment; Chairman says process was proper

THE ST. KITTS & NEVIS OBSERVER

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has taken a firm stance in the ongoing CARICOM dispute, refusing to participate in regional discussions on the reappointment of Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett and raising concerns that could affect its role and financial commitment within the Community.

Follow Us On