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Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley hopes Barbadians facing deportation from the U.S. will be treated fairly, as 151 nationals are listed for removal. In Jamaica, the government is tackling electricity theft, while Portmore is set to become the island’s 15th parish. Canada has updated travel advisories for several Caribbean nations, prompting security improvements. Suriname’s Indigenous leaders are being trained to secure legal land rights, and St. Eustatius is hosting its first international netball tournament. In sports, Caribbean teams battle for baseball glory in Mexico, and Jamaica prepares to celebrate Bob Marley’s 80th birthday with digital tributes and live events.