Anglina Byron

Scheduled airline capacity across the Caribbean fell by 4.2% in July 2026, removing about 200,000 seats and raising concerns over regional connectivity, tourism and economic activity.

Dominica will present its EC$1.119 billion National Budget today, with Associate Times bringing you live updates on every major announcement, sector allocation, and key measure as it happens.

Four years after taking office, the Drew administration highlights progress in water security, renewable energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure and social programmes as it enters its fifth year in government.

Finance Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre said the IMF expects Dominica's economy to expand by 3.1% in 2026, following an estimated 4.5% growth in 2025 driven by tourism, construction and trade.

Saint Lucia's Jady Emmanuel qualified for the women's 100m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships after setting a new national Under-18 record and delivering back-to-back impressive sprint performances in Eugene, Oregon.

Associates Times sought clarification on land ownership, CBI funding and other allegations, but said Gregor Nassief did not provide direct answers or supporting documents to several key questions.

Funding has been disbursed and project partners have completed site and logistics assessments, bringing Nevis' geothermal energy project another step closer to full-scale drilling operations.

Antigua Cruise Port officials welcomed passengers and crew as local vendors, taxi operators, tour companies and businesses prepared for increased activity during the ship’s visit.

Guyana's 17-year-old national U20 record holder Onesi Dunn finished ninth in his semi-final heat in 10.48 seconds, ending his World Athletics U20 Championships 100m campaign in Oregon.

The new system will replace the existing 15%, 25% and 35% tax bands, while people earning EC$30,000 or less annually will continue to benefit from the personal income tax-free threshold.