Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Caribbean Daily Brief

Trinidad Gets a List

The United States has provided Trinidad and Tobago’s Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander with a list of “persons of interest” in the country linked to illegal drugs, guns, and violence. Minister Alexander confirmed this publicly. The persons of interest have presumably noted they are of interest.

Barbados Port Wins the Americas

Barbados Port Inc. has been awarded at the Inter-American Committee on Ports Maritime Award of the Americas for digital transformation. The port adopted a National Port Community System to improve efficiency and transparency. They will be formally honoured in Bridgetown in June 2026. Barbados Port: awarded, efficient, and not flooding. The bar is specific.

The Dominican Republic Is Fighting Mexico for Tourists

The DR has opened what one outlet is calling a “tourism war” with Mexico — with beach beats, diplomacy, and what is described as “a dash of drama.” Mexico has the Riviera Maya. The DR has its own very strong beaches and, apparently, the will to fight for them. This is the best war currently happening.

T&T PM to Address Caribbean Energy Week

The Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister is set to address Caribbean Energy Week 2026 amid what’s being called a multi-billion-dollar energy investment surge. With Iran destabilising Gulf supplies and regional energy costs climbing, the timing of this conversation is not an accident.

OAS Having an Existential Moment

Sir Ronald Sanders writes in Kaieteur News this week that the Organization of American States is approaching “a defining test — not of its existence, but of its significance.” It continues to meet. It commemorates events. It fails to tackle pressing political issues. At a time of global turmoil and economic strain, this is the critique that keeps coming back. The OAS is gathering. The world is not waiting.

Taiwan Gives St. Vincent US$3M

Taiwan has donated US$3 million to aid St. Vincent’s social relief programmes. The donation continues Taiwan’s sustained engagement with the Eastern Caribbean as part of its diplomatic relationships in the region.

Haiti Situation Deepens

A US judicial ruling on Temporary Protected Status for Haitians reflects what Doctors Without Borders is calling a “deepening crisis” in Haiti. The Haitian National Police reported 43 gang members killed in 43 security operations between January and March 2026. The situation requires more than operations.

AIDS Deaths in the Caribbean Down 60%

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony confirmed that AIDS-related deaths in the Caribbean have declined by more than 60 percent. This is significant progress and should be reported with the weight it deserves. Good news exists. Here is some.

Guyana Cricket Opens U-16 Tournament Today

Guyana looks to open the 2026 CWI Rising Stars Under-16 Men’s 50-Over Tournament with a win today. The young Jaguars take the field. The next generation is watching.

That’s your Caribbean Sunday. The region keeps moving. — GDB