Canada and Caribbean

Canadian author Tessa McWatt wins the overall ’26 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature for The Snag

Canadian poet & author Tessa McWatt has been nominated as the overall winner of the ’26 OCM Bocas for...

April Inflation Surges to 2.8% in Canada Amid Middle East Crisis and Gas Spike

StatCan shared that the cost of gasoline was 28.6% higher year-over-year last month in April. This increase was caused...
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Canada, welcome to join the Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision competition director Martin Green shared the view that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was inclined to embrace Europe....

Canada celebrates Victoria Day

The history & observance of Victoria Day. It’s a celebration of the sovereign's birthday in Canada. It follows a...

Caribbean’s Development Boost: CDB, Canada Collaborate on Landmark $200M Guarantee

The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has pledged a USD 200 million first-loss portfolio guarantee with the government of...

British slavery reparations must be a key issue at the Commonwealth summit, says former Caribbean leader

Leaders must consider support for a reparations resolution in November ’26, says St Vincent & the Grenadines ex-PM. What are...

Canada and Partners Forge Innovative Solutions for Migration Challenges at UN Forum

Canada is working with its global partners in strengthening migration systems to address shared challenges. Last week, the minister...

Canada and Guyana Reaffirm Strong Bonds Through Trade, Diaspora, and Diplomacy

The Government of Canada said on Friday, 8 May ’26, that its Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the...

Caribbean at a Crossroads: How Climate Investment and Regional Integration Could Drive Future Growth

Enhanced investment may be needed by Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, particularly in areas such as climate adaptation, disaster...

Is CARICOM Facing a Governance Crisis Over Secretary-General Reappointment?

CMC-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders met virtually on Friday, 10 April ’26 afternoon, to discuss issues, including the controversy that...

What’s Next for Caribbean Growth? Inside IDB’s Expanding ONE Caribbean Strategy

The 2-year milestone of the programme yields new actions on cybersecurity, besides capital markets & fiscal research. The Inter-American Development...

Canada’s $66.9B Deficit Drops—But Why Are Living Costs Still High in 2026?

The Spring Economic Update was tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 April '26, against a backdrop...

Belize’s Tourism Surge: Why Canadians Are Investing in Eco Travel, Second Homes & Caribbean Lifestyles

Whilst precise figures on 2nd-home ownership may be limited, tourism data consistently reflect that Canadians remain a steady &...

Canada–Jamaica Farm Work Program at 60: Why Niagara Falls Lit Up in Jamaican Colours

On Monday, 27 April ’26, Niagara Falls took on a colourful illumination after dark of gold, green & black...

Are UK Job Losses About to Spike? Experts Link Economic Slowdown to Iran War

The British working class is to face a surge in unemployment as the economic shockwaves from the war in...

Canada–U.S. Trade at a Crossroads: Carney Launches New Advisory Committee

On Tuesday, 21 April ’26, the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a new advisory committee on Canada-United States...

IMF Flags Uneven Impact of Middle East Conflict on Latin America and Caribbean Economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday, 17 April ’26, that the Middle Eastern war is likely to...

The Commonwealth & Canada

History The current Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 countries. Most countries have historic links to the United Kingdom...

Canadian PM Mark Carney Achieves Parliamentary Majority

Recent byelections gave the Liberals one of the most remarkable majorities in Parliament’s history. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the...

Canada Eyes Asia, But Can It Escape U.S. Gravity?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently launched his ‘elbows up’ campaign in transforming Canada to trade more with the...

Is Ontario’s Fiscal Outlook Worsening? A Closer Look at the 2026 Budget Deficit Surge

The province had tabled a CAD 244 billion spending plan, but it now reflects a deficit until 2028-'29. The spectre...

Canada’s economic diversification

With the absence of a coherent economic corridor policy framework that may guide & strategically coordinate action, Canada risks...

Canadian FinDev provides a USD 30 million loan to CIFI in support of inclusive economic growth in the Caribbean & Latin America

The Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI) was to benefit from Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev...

Full-Scale Rift in Caribbean: Trinidad Wants Carla Barnett Out, Slams CARICOM’s Handling of US Anti-Drug Policy

Trinidad’s current row with its Caribbean neighbours over U.S. policy towards international narcotics trafficking, besides Venezuela, boiled over into...

Is the Commonwealth Becoming the New Power Network for Middle Powers Like Canada?

With the events unfolding in the Middle East, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on middle powers takes...

Canada 2025 Tariff Impact Analysis: Resilient Consumer Spending, Soft Business Investment, and Major Global Trade Shifts

The United States' trade policy has been highly unpredictable. The broader economic impact has been less negative than feared...

Caribbean compelled to reconsider US trade ties

The Caribbean hasn’t set out to untie its trade dependence with the United States (U.S.). They are being compelled...

How Much Could Canadians Save if Gas Taxes Are Scrapped? Opposition Pushes 2026 Fuel Tax Cut

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for federal gas taxes to be scrapped for the rest of this distressed...

Canada is pressured to send aid to Cuba even though it may risk tension with the U.S.

1/3rd, besides 50% of past liberal voters, is likely to send more than USD 5.76 (CAD $8) million already...

PAHO-Global Affairs Canada renews CAD15M partnership

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million...

Canadian organisations may face big financial losses due to looming changes in Cuba

On Friday, 27 March ’26, in Havana, Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Dominguez, argued that Canada...

Why Has Antigua and Barbuda Called an Early Election for April 2026?

On Friday, 27 March, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that he had written to Governor General Sir Rodney Williams,...

The Caribbean may need to save itself

Grenada, March 22, 2026 — Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, delivered a keynote address at the inaugural Congress...

Canadian Expansion of Pipeline Capacity

In a period of heightened global volatility, a joint report was released on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, by Studio....

Canada intends to upgrade its long-neglected Arctic

Ottawa intends to modernise its northern region, which is about six times the size of Texas, USA, as it...

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Will Policymakers Stay on Hold Despite Oil-Driven Inflation Risks?

Economists believe that the Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to retain rates on hold on Wednesday 25...

Canadians opting for travel alternatives amid tensions in Cuba, Mexico

Many Canadians are opting for alternative March ‘26 vacation destinations, say travel agents. This is due to unrest and...

Canada & the Caribbean Deepen Partnership in Tackling New Security Challenges

It is an increasingly complex global landscape. As such, partnerships built on trust and shared values, besides mutual interests,...

Canada Limits U.S. Intelligence Access Amid Controversial Caribbean Drug-Boat Airstrikes

The Department of National Defence (DND) says Canada has placed a 'caveat' on U.S. intelligence-sharing for small-boat strikes. The DND...

Trinidad & Tobago Expands Trade Horizons Beyond Caricom Amid Global Tariff Changes

1st week’s highlights US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974...

Caribbean Culture Takes Centre Stage as Dawson College Holds Carnival Event in Montreal

Dawson College, Montreal, hosted a Caribbean-style carnival on Thursday, 12 March ’26. The event highlighted the cultures of different...

Guyana and Jamaica were approached by Cuba for medical brigades after more than 50 years

This move comes after both Jamaica and Guyana acknowledged that they have been unable to restructure their respective long-standing...

What Does Rubio’s Saint Kitts Visit Mean for U.S.–Caribbean Relations After the Venezuela Operation?

The USA's Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Caribbean country of St Kitts & Nevis during the last...

Should Canada Prepare for a World Where U.S. Leadership Is Less Certain?

Does the U.S. no longer seem to be inclined to be the guarantor of world order? So, is it...

Should Canada Turn to the Caribbean? Rethinking Ottawa’s Strategy Amid Trump-Era U.S. Policy Shifts

Writing to Policy OPTIONS Politiques Dustin Fergusson-Vaux has expressed his views that the Trump administration’s disruption of conventional U.S....

Barbados joins many other Caribbean countries in dealing with Canada’s rising passport fees

Barbados joins Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Dominica, and more Caribbean countries in facing...

Russia considers fuel support for Cuba as Canada pledges food aid

A U.S.-imposed fuel embargo has threatened to spark a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Cuba’s energy grid relies on fossil...

Canadian manufacturing PMI surges to 13-month high in February

On Monday, 2 March ’26, data reflected that Canada’s manufacturing sector surged for a 2nd straight month in February...

Caribbean leaders appeal for de-escalation and dialogue

Debate on U.S. interventions in the region dominated the 4-day Caricom summit. This was whilst military strikes against suspected...

Rubio Supports Taiwan–Saint Kitts and Nevis Ties

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, on Wednesday, 25 February...

Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit India, Australia, and Japan from 26 February to 7 March 2026

From Wednesday, 25 February to Saturday, 7 March 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a three-nation...

Trinidad and Tobago Receives U.S. Licences for Cross-Border Energy Work with Venezuela

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that it has been issued two general licences by the United...

Canada Steps in with Aid as Cuba Faces Worsening Fuel Shortages

Canada announced on Monday, 23 February, that it is working on an aid package for Cuba. This is due...

Rising Costs Threaten Trinidad and Tobago Carnival: Can Communities Keep the Tradition Alive?

Trinidad and Tobago was practically shut down on Tuesday, 17 February. This was as it neared the climax of...

What Canada’s Investment Means for Jamaica’s Soil Health and Agricultural Future

28 agricultural extension officers from across Jamaica have recently completed an intensive 2-day training programme focused on specialised soil...

Arctic Geopolitics Intensify as Canada and France Establish Nuuk Consulates to Back Denmark

Both Canada & France commenced consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Friday, 6 February ’26. It was a show...

U.S. Tourism Slumps as Caribbean Destinations Gain Ground in Global Travel Trends

During 2025, U.S. tourism experienced a significant blow. It comes from Caribbean nations such as Jamaica, the Bahamas, Barbados,...

3 killed in Caribbean Sea boat attack by U.S. military

The United States military has attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea, which has killed 3 people. This comes...

What Comes Next for Barbados After a Record-Breaking Election Victory?

Mottley’s BLP wins all 30 seats, and unseats opposition leader Throne Mottley pledges to address pressing issues of infrastructure,...

PHAC refreshes Chikungunya Travel-Health Alert in South Asia & the Caribbean

On Monday, 12 January 2026, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) updated its travel health notice for chikungunya...

Canada offers visa-free access to Caribbean countries

With the objective of boosting tourism and strengthening international ties, Canada has initiated a significant move by introducing visa-free...

How a Canada-Funded Scholarship Is Opening Doors for Jamaican SAWP Families

The Jamaican Ministry of Labour and Social Security is in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association...

Canada Markets January 2026: Why Did the TSX Hit a Record High?

During January, markets displayed shifting trade dynamics, persistent inflation, and rising global risk. All these factors-built pressure beneath the...

100 Years of Caribbean Cruising: Holland America Launches Major Anniversary Offer

Holland America Line (HML) marks 100 years of Caribbean Cruising with a special anniversary offer that includes a USD...

How Montreal Marked the Start of Canadian Black History Month in the West Island

Montreal’s West Islanders came together on Saturday, 31 January, at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre for the Overture with the...

Polar Vortex Breakdown 2026: Is the UK Heading for a Harsh Late Winter?

Latest weather forecasts predict a new disruption of the polar vortex. This follows a stratospheric warming event, confirmed from...

How HCI Energy’s New VAR Programme Could Strengthen Telecom Power Across Canada, Alaska and the Caribbean

HCI Energy is a provider of intelligent power solutions for critical communications infrastructure. It announced on Tuesday, 27 January...

CUSMA Review Faces Uncertainty as Carney Links Trump’s Tariff Threats to Canada Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday, 26 January, that he expects the trade pact’s review to be...

Record-Breaking Winter Storm Paralyzes Toronto as Heavy Snowfall Grounds Flights and Disrupts Daily Life

Canadians were sharing footage of wintery weather after record-breaking snowfall blanketed the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, 25 January...

Can CARICOM Forge a Common Line as U.S. Intervention Splits the Caribbean Bloc?

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) faces a challenging foreign policy-related moment, which variously impacts its 14 sovereign member states. American...

Why Canada Is Racing to Rebuild Its Military in 2026—and the Risks If It Can’t

Canada seeks to upgrade its military, develop an industrial base, and forge new commercial partnerships at a wartime pace....

Canadian PM Mark Carney’s special address at Davos ‘26

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum’s 56th annual meeting in Davos on its second day....

What’s Behind the Surge in Antisemitic Graffiti in Toronto’s Neighbourhoods?

Toronto’s city councillor says that antisemitic graffiti, which called for the death of Jews in Toronto, has been cleaned...

Canada and UAE Prepare Comprehensive Trade Agreement Focused on LNG and Green Energy

Negotiations are underway between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that is intended...

Canada-China Trade Breakthrough Slashes EV Tariffs, Revives Cross-Border Auto Trade

Canada & China struck an initial trade deal on Friday, 16 January 2026, that would slash tariffs on electric...

From Tariffs to Trade: Canada and U.S. to Revisit USMCA in Mid-January Talks

The office of the Canadian  Prime Minister, Mark Carney, said that Canada and the U.S. intend to launch formal...

From Jamaica to Canada: New Marketing Agency Helps Caribbean Brands Tap Booming Ethnic Food Market

Jamaican-born entrepreneur & CEO of Adion Communications, Shannon Castonguay, launches a Canada-based cultural marketing agency. Canada is among Jamaica's top...

Planning to Visit Canada in 2026? New Visa Rules Set to Impact Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda are among a growing list of countries facing tighter travel conditions. This comes under Canada’s updated...

Canada’s airlines monitor the Caribbean as the U.S. singles out Cuba & Mexico

The Caribbean tends to love Canadian vacationers. This is due to Canadians tending to travel regardless of what transpires...

As Canadians Travel Less to the US, Why Is Cayman Emerging as a Caribbean Winner?

Cayman seems well on track to record its strongest year ever in Canadian stayover tourism. This defies a slowdown...

Holiday Chaos in the Caribbean as US Military Action Shuts Venezuelan Airspace

Smoke was seen emanating from the main military garrison in Caracas, Venezuela – Fort Tiuna. On Saturday, 3 January...

Historic Deep Freeze Sweeps Canada, Threatening Energy Supply Across the North

An intense and prolonged freezing spell has gripped Northern Canada. Temperatures had been hovering between -20°C and -40°C for...

Is Canada aiding the USA in boat attacks?

The question arises for the Canadian federal government to answer: has Canada provided military intelligence during the past 3...

US signs security deals across Latin America

Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, warns that the Trump administration may end up destabilising the entire region amid rising tensions. Therefore,...

Caribbean Family Travel Boom: How American, Delta, Air Canada and MSC Are Reshaping Bahamas Vacations

American Airlines, Delta & Air Canada have expanded on their Caribbean routes, whilst MSC World America redefines family cruises...

Why Did Canada Finally Clear the Controversial USD 43.2bn Anglo–Teck Merger?

Ottawa lawmakers won concessions over a megadeal between a domestic copper producer and a London-listed group.   Canada cleared the way...

Less Crowded, More Luxurious: Southern Caribbean Islands Make Waves at Antigua Yacht Show

The 64th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show was held during the consecutive 5 days of 4th to 9th December...

New Canada–Caribbean Flights Signal Strong Tourism Momentum Into Summer 2026

Montreal, Toronto, Quebec City, Winnipeg, and Cancun are poised to enhance their current roles in the Canadian outbound tourism...

Venezuela accuses Trinidad & Tobago of having a hand in the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker

Venezuela accused the Caribbean government of Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) of being a contributor to last week’s incident involving...

Food Prices Surge While Fuel Falls: What’s Keeping Canada’s Inflation at 2.2%?

Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.2% in November. This value remains unchanged from the previous month. Statistics Canada shared...

Canada contemplates action with its stockpiles of US alcohol

Most Canadian provinces pulled US booze off their shelves in March 2025 in protest against Trump’s trade tariffs.   Some are...

Is Canada Entering a New Phase of Export Growth After Months of Deficits?

Commonwealth_ Canada posted its first trade surplus since the start of the U.S. trade war, which marks a major...

Canada Leads the Drop in U.S. Tourism—What’s Driving the Decline?

3 months back, in September 2025, key markets such as Canada, Germany, and the UK, besides Japan, together played...

Will Canada’s Controversial Pipeline Deal Repeat the Worst-Case Scenario for First Nations?

Canada is considering approval of a new oil pipeline, one of the few First Nations to do so, fearing...

Could Canada’s New Nonstop Flights to the Bahamas Boost Tourism Across Both Regions?

Canadian Porter Airlines, in a groundbreaking move in enhancing travel between Canada & the Caribbean, announced the launch of...

Canada’s Job Market Surges: Is the Drop to 6.5% Unemployment a Turning Point?

Canada’s unemployment rate declined to a mere 6.5% during the last month of November as the added 54,000 new...

Is Canada’s Third-Quarter Rebound a Sign Its Economy Is Regaining Momentum?

Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2025. This was after a...

Is the Caribbean’s Role Changing as the US Installs a Radar System in Trinidad?

Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, rejected claims by the opposition that the US military radar installation was...

How Will Canada Navigate the Costs of an Ageing Population? New Budget Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Commonwealth_ Canada is undergoing a profound demographic shift, with major economic consequences. In this federal budget, much emphasis is...

Could This Canada–Caribbean Labour Scheme Be the Region’s Most Underrated Economic Lifeline?

The Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Programme (CCSAWP) Annual Review Meeting was held on 11 November 2025 at St. Kitts...

Can Canada Finally Reboot Its Caribbean Strategy? New CCA Report Says the Window Is Wide Open

An interesting paper, ‘Beyond the Build: A New Canadian Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean,’ was released on...

Overcoming constraints: Advancing the Canada-CARICOM strategic partnership

The special relationship between Canada & the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) remains a critical component for the development of the...

Is Canada–Sweden Cooperation Set to Deepen After King Carl XVI Gustaf’s State Visit?

Commonwealth – Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in Ottawa Tuesday morning, where a sea of...

Is Canada’s COP30 Investment Enough to Bolster Global Food and Climate Security?

At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held at Belem, Brazil, the Minister of Environment & Climate...