February 17th Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley calls for climate justice, reparations, and stronger Caribbean-Africa ties at the African Union Summit. Guyana’s president confirms U.S. deportees won’t be jailed on arrival, while Anguilla’s booming .ai domain revenue is funding healthcare, education, and airport expansion. Jamaica’s tourism sector is set for a major boost with six new hotels, $2.5B in investment, and 10,000 jobs. Santo Domingo’s airport is getting a $30M upgrade to increase capacity. The Caribbean Drag Racing Championship kicks off with top racers from Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica. Prince William & Kate Middleton skip the BAFTAs for a Caribbean getaway in Mustique. CONCACAF U-17 qualifiers continue with big wins for St. Lucia, St. Kitts, and Honduras. Jamaica’s women’s football gets a boost with new league governance, and Bunji Garlin invites fans to submit videos for his next music release.
