Former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi has passed away at his home following a prolonged illness. His death marks a significant moment of loss for Suriname, as citizens and leaders reflect on his service and leadership. Santokhi was a prominent figure in Surinamese politics for decades. Before entering the presidency, he built a reputation in law enforcement, serving as the country’s Minister of Justice and Police. Known for his focus on public safety and anti-corruption...

Cuba is in the middle of one of its worst energy crises in decades. Following a U.S. oil blockade that cut off Venezuela and Mexico as fuel suppliers, the island is now facing daily blackouts affecting up to 64% of the population. Power deficits have reached 2,000 megawatts, nighttime light levels in eastern cities have dropped by 50%, and the government has shifted to a four-day workweek just to conserve fuel. This isn't just a Cuban issue, it's a Caribbean one. Energy vulnerability,...

In a significant diplomatic turn of events, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis this week to attend the 50th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, the first time in a decade that a sitting U.S. Secretary of State joined a CARICOM Heads of Government meeting. Rubio flew overnight from Washington following the State of the Union address, to attend the summit, a move widely seen as a strong signal of the Trump administration's renewed...