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STEMGuyana has officially joined a regional network connecting young innovators across the Caribbean through robotics competitions and technology education. The partnership opens doors for Guyanese students to compete internationally and collaborate with peers from neighboring islands.
Cubans living abroad can now invest in and own businesses on the island for the first time. The reform marks a major shift in economic policy as Cuba seeks new pathways forward.
Two students from St. Maarten earned spots on their island's first robotics team heading to a regional competition. Science Week 2026 brought together 61 students from six schools to celebrate innovation and hands-on learning across the island.
British researchers have mapped underwater mountains, pristine coral reefs, and hundreds of never-before-seen species in the Caribbean's deepest waters. The discoveries reveal thriving ecosystems untouched by climate change.
Colombia just switched on a massive solar farm that will power hundreds of thousands of homes with clean energy. The $200 million project created 1,000 jobs and marks a major leap forward for renewable energy in the Caribbean region.
Ghana's President Mahama and St. Kitts' Prime Minister planted a "Tree of Life" together, symbolizing their nations' deep historical bond. The ceremony also advanced a global push to recognize slavery as humanity's gravest crime.
Over 300 international experts gathered in Auckland to learn how New Zealand has successfully eliminated rats and mice from more than half its invaded offshore islands. The nation's innovative pest control methods are now inspiring conservation projects from Norway to the Caribbean.
A Princess Cruises ship spotted a rusted sailboat taking on water 150 miles from Mexico and rescued five people struggling to stay afloat. The quick response turned a routine Caribbean cruise into a life-saving mission.
Dick Advocaat, the legendary coach who guided tiny Curacao to its first-ever World Cup, has resigned to care for his ailing daughter. The 79-year-old Dutch manager led the Caribbean nation of just 150,000 people through an undefeated qualifying campaign.
At just 18, Inkosi Brou became the first Nigerian to rank among the world's top 10 junior fencers. His journey from watching Pirates of the Caribbean to representing his nation shows how one athlete's dream is putting Nigeria on the fencing map.
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist who grew up without running water invented a device that creates up to 1,000 liters of clean drinking water daily from thin air. The shipping container-sized units need no electricity and could help hurricane-hit Caribbean islands and drought-stricken communities worldwide.
A barely kilometer-long island off Mexico's coast just earned the title of World's Best Beach from TripAdvisor. Isla Pasión beat thousands of beaches worldwide with its turquoise waters and protected natural beauty.
Guyana is preparing for its biggest Mashramani festival yet, with celebrations reaching communities far beyond the capital for the first time. Over 200 local artists have signed up to compete, showcasing national pride and cultural talent across 14 events.
A Caribbean island is piloting breakthrough technology that turns ocean waves into both clean electricity and fresh drinking water. The 50-megawatt project could help Barbados reach its ambitious net-zero goal by 2030.
The tiny African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has launched a citizenship-by-investment program, entering a $5.2 billion global market just as Caribbean nations strengthen their rules. Despite international pressure and recent reforms, these "golden passport" programs continue generating crucial revenue for small island nations recovering from economic shocks.
Jamaica's Under-17 soccer team defeated Canada 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, marking the country's first men's World Cup qualification in 15 years. The victory also brought hope to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley made history as her party won all 30 seats in the House of Assembly for the third consecutive election. The victory reflects widespread support for her mission to end poverty and champion democracy in the Caribbean nation.
After five championship heartbreaks, baseball manager Benji Gil finally captured his first Caribbean Series title in Guadalajara. His son scored the winning run in a thrilling 10-inning comeback victory.
The Caribbean Series just witnessed its wildest game ever as the Dominican Republic and Panama combined for 31 runs in a historic 16-15 slugfest. The game-breaking performance sends the Dominican team to the semifinals and rewrites tournament history books.
First Officer Shane Pinheiro piloted the inaugural Winair flight from Sint Maarten to his home country, surprising his emotional parents on the tarmac. The new twice-weekly service connects Northern and Southern Caribbean while giving one pilot a chance to visit home more often.
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