Regional News

BBC Caribbean News in Brief
30 July 2010, 3:29 pm

Barbados says no to IMF, Trinidad coup commission named, celebrity line-up for elections - and more.

TT coup: 20 years on
30 July 2010, 1:16 pm

Key players talk to BBC Caribbean about the attempted 1990 coup in Trinidad.

Let's talk about sex...seriously
30 July 2010, 10:24 am

Are Caribbean attitudes towards sex and sexuality hampering the fight against Aids? Join the debate.

Global changes affect integration
30 July 2010, 10:06 am

A former prime minister explains why Caribbean integration is out of step with current global changes.

Young Puerto Ricans' choices
29 July 2010, 2:14 pm

The young in Puerto Rico turned drug dealers due to harsh economic reality

Trini athlete looks forward to 2012
28 July 2010, 10:45 am



Dekker to sail
27 July 2010, 10:49 am

Fourteen-year-old wins legal battle to sail single-handed around the world in record-breaking bid.

Green card controversy
27 July 2010, 10:14 am

An opposition legislator's US permanent resident status comes under the microscope in the Kittitian courts.

Lightning Bolt
27 July 2010, 6:54 am



Tattooing
26 July 2010, 8:42 am



Your say: TT and that oil money
26 July 2010, 4:10 am

Trinidad's new PM has said her country cannot be the "ATM" of the Caribbean region. Join the debate.

Your say: TT and that oil money
26 July 2010, 4:10 am

Trinidad's new PM has said her country cannot be the "ATM" of the Caribbean region. Join the debate.

The case for a single Caribbean airline
26 July 2010, 4:00 am

Don't Burn Our Bridges: The Case for a single Caribbean Airline By Sir Ronald Sanders

The EPA and the private sector
26 July 2010, 3:58 am

The EPA and the Private Sector By David Jessop

HIV/Aids still on the rise in the region
23 July 2010, 10:08 am

It's estimated that over 250,000 people in the Caribbean are affected by HIV/Aids - and the rate of infection is not falling.

HIV/Aids still on the rise in the region
23 July 2010, 10:08 am

It's estimated that over 250,000 people in the Caribbean are affected by HIV/Aids - and the rate of infection is not falling.

Ottey's back
23 July 2010, 10:07 am



Russians in Cuba
23 July 2010, 8:08 am



Tough times for Haitian migrants
22 July 2010, 7:26 am

Tough times for Haitian earthquake survivors in search of a better life in the US.

The sky's mysteries
21 July 2010, 11:38 am

Noctilucent Clouds

Unusual mix
21 July 2010, 8:46 am




21 July 2010, 5:52 am



Desi Bouterse back in power
21 July 2010, 5:36 am

From the bullet to the ballot, to complex political deal-making, Desi Bouterse manoeuvres his way back to Suriname's presidency.

Kamla's clampdown
19 July 2010, 10:50 am

Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister warns "each time there is a shortfall, we cannot continue like Trinidad and Tobago is an ATM card."

Storm strikes
16 July 2010, 8:09 am



Reviewing ties
15 July 2010, 10:44 am



Forum: Does Caricom have a future?
15 July 2010, 7:28 am

Has Caricom run its course? Is it time for something new, or do we just complain too much? Have your say.

Fugitive deported
14 July 2010, 6:53 am



Tribute to Professor Dennis Pantin
14 July 2010, 5:50 am

A tribute to the late Professor Dennis Pantin by fellow regional economist Norman Girvan

No Bolt
13 July 2010, 8:55 am



In exile
13 July 2010, 6:54 am



"Better life"
12 July 2010, 8:32 am



Caricom's low optimism
12 July 2010, 7:47 am

Veteran Caribbean journalist Rickey Singh writes for BBC Caribbean about Caricom after its just-concluded summit.

Barefoot Bandit
12 July 2010, 5:20 am




10 July 2010, 8:51 am



In the rubble
9 July 2010, 8:17 am



Slave Portrait
8 July 2010, 9:05 am



Cuba/EU ties
7 July 2010, 6:53 am



Cuba prisoners
6 July 2010, 10:31 am



Fuller Rebuilding
6 July 2010, 8:34 am



Smith: Windies attitudes need to change
2 July 2010, 10:53 am

South African cricket captain Graeme Smith has given a damning critique of the current West Indies cricket team, describing them as ego-driven.