Barbados’s PM Mottley wins a third term, sweeping all 30 seats — solidifying her leadership in the Caribbean nation.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley's Barbados Labour Party secured a decisive victory in the latest election, winning all 30 seats in Parliament. Mottley emphasized her commitment to improving healthcare, safety, and transportation, and plans to be sworn in soon. The opposition criticized security and infrastructure issues.
Reform UK announced plans to block visas from countries demanding slavery reparations, citing Britain’s sacrifices in abolishing slavery. This stance follows recent UN resolutions recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity and calls for reparative justice, which many nations and leaders support, but the UK opposes, framing reparations as insulting and a threat to sovereignty. The debate highlights tensions over historical accountability and Britain’s global relations.
The Strait of Hormuz has reopened after Iran's Foreign Minister has announced a temporary ceasefire. Several ships, including cruise vessels, have traversed the waterway since the conflict erupted, disrupting global oil flows and cruise routes. Ongoing negotiations are expected to maintain the open passage, but the situation remains fragile.
The Essequibo region pin worn by Venezuela’s Rodríguez has intensified tensions with Guyana, drawing warnings from Caricom and highlighting the ongoing ICJ case. The gesture is seen as provoking Venezuela’s territorial claim, while Caribbean leaders discuss energy and trade ties amid regional friction.