Caribbean leaders and citizens fiercely defend the Cuban Medical Cooperation ProgrammeWritten by Emma Lewis25 March 2025
Two women athletes have just earned St. Lucia and Dominica their first ever Olympic medalsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco4 August 2024
Hurricane Beryl continues to leave its mark on the CaribbeanWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco1 July 2024
Beryl, the first major storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, has the Caribbean's Windward Islands in its sightsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco30 June 2024
As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl'Sea level rise represents a clear human influence on the damage potential from a given hurricane'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco3 July 2024
‘Remember the name': The unlikely triumph of Guyana's Shamar Joseph has brought joy to West Indies cricket fans'A serious cricketing nation takes test cricket seriously'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco2 February 2024
Year in review: In 2023, the climate crisis was top of mind for the CaribbeanSmall Island Developing States bear the brunt of the worst effects of climate changeWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco23 December 2023
COP28 delivers ‘death certificate’ for island nations'The new text does not do enough to keep our islands above water'Written by Dizzanne Billy11 December 2023
How Dominica's designation of the world's first sperm whale sanctuary can help fight climate changeThe sanctuary will be monitored to ensure compliance with rules Written by Janine Mendes-Franco20 November 2023
Post-Hurricane Maria, Dominica is still trying to build climate-resilient homes, so at COP28, it will advocate for Loss and Damage financial mechanismsThe aim is to reduce vulnerability risk and increase climate resilienceWritten by Guest Contributor18 November 2023
The Caribbean Community marks its golden jubilee with a promise of free movement for regional nationalsThe aim is to have the decision fully implemented by March 30, 2024Written by Janine Mendes-Franco11 July 2023
Remembering Alwin Bully and Jah Shaka, two Caribbean pioneers with distinctly personal styles and a humble approachThe two brought people together through their art and musicWritten by Emma Lewis16 April 2023
The year in review: What the Caribbean looked like in 2022A recap of what captured the attention of the regional blogosphere this yearWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco29 December 2022
‘Global South’ countries declare COP27 a case of climate inaction'[A]nything less than a COP that secures L&D funding will be a betrayal...' Written by Dizzanne Billy17 November 2022
Antigua & Barbuda is the latest Caribbean country where ‘anti-buggery’ laws have been deemed ‘unconstitutional’Activists hope other regional territories will repeal similar lawsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco13 July 2022
The Caribbean's ‘looming’ food security storm suddenly seems more threatening'Agriculture […] offers endless opportunities...'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco29 June 2022
The overturning of Roe vs. Wade unsettles the Caribbean, most of which doesn't have progressive abortion laws'In many CARICOM countries, abortion is not an option ...'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco26 June 2022
Incumbent Commonwealth secretary-general fires a shot across the bow of a rival Caribbean candidate, and the region is taking note'Smug! As if the position is [...] preordained order of succession!'Written by Emma Lewis30 April 2022
What does Jamaican politician Kamina Johnson Smith's bid for Commonwealth secretary-general say about Caribbean political solidarity?Jamaica has been chastised for breaking ranksWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco27 April 2022
What Earth Day means to the Global Voices Caribbean team'Go out and experience the wonders of nature for yourself'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco, Emma Lewis, Skye Hernandez, Tabatha Auguste, Zico Cozier23 April 2022
In photos: Could the mountains of the Caribbean be an opportunity for sustainable tourism?December 11 is International Mountain DayWritten by Emma Lewis11 December 2021
Take a hike! Some of the Caribbean's most scenic trails in photosFrom brilliant beaches to the heights of the Blue Mountains, Caribbean trails are breathtakingWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco17 November 2021
Caribbean negotiators should seek solutions and support at COP26Climate change is an “existential threat” to the regionWritten by Zico Cozier1 November 2021
The Caribbean's foremost literary festival has released its 2021 longlist; Trinidad & Tobago writers dominateThe OCM/Bocas prize is considered the foremost literary award for Caribbean writersWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco15 March 2021
Caribbean denounces Trump’s decision to put Cuba back on terrorism list; hopes for a reversal with Biden'Cuba’s international conduct does not in any way warrant that designation'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco20 January 2021