People watch the sunset from the Malecón during a blackout in Havana on Monday — a more frequent occurrence as the country is cut off from foreign energy sources like never before. (Ramon Espinosa/The Associated Press) Evan Dyer · CBC News · Posted: Mar 22, 2026 Hotel operations and one of the world's biggest open-pit mines could face expropriation and … Continue reading Canadian companies could face big losses as change looms in Cuba
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‘I think Cuba sees the end’: Trump hints at imminent change in the island nation Story by Aaron Pellish President Donald Trump says Cuba is on the brink of collapse and the U.S. may be “taking” the island nation. Trump, speaking to reporters Monday at the White House, issued what seemed like a cryptic warning to … Continue reading President Trump talks about “taking” Cuba
March 10, 2026 Story by Jacqueline Charles The move comes after both Jamaica and Guyana acknowledge that they have been unable to restructure their respective long-standing agreements with Havana to provide healthcare workers.. The announcements, which came days apart, have been prompted by increasing pressure from the United States regarding the use of Cuban medical personnel … Continue reading Cuba pulls medical brigades from Guyana and Jamaica after more than 50 years
February 28th, 2026 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders agreed to send much-needed assistance to Cuba but said it would take a few weeks before the regional bloc decides exactly what would be rushed to the communist-ruled island where the humanitarian crisis has worsened as a result of stiffer United States (US) sanctions. “With respect to Cuba … Continue reading CARICOM to send relief to Cuba
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has signalled a pivot in Jamaica’s diplomatic stance toward Cuba, calling for a “principled realism” that balances traditional regional solidarity with a demand for democratic reform and open-market transitions. Holness also warned that the growing humanitarian crisis in the Spanish-speaking nation could develop into a regional problem, pointing to a … Continue reading CUBA PIVOT
February 25, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Cuba is facing rapidly worsening conditions driven by severe fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts and growing barriers to accessing food and health care. The energy crisis, further compounded by last year’s challenges, including Hurricane Melissa, has increased the vulnerability of millions of people. Today, the Honourable … Continue reading Canada provides assistance to the people of Cuba
By BERT WILKINSON and DÁNICA COTO February 24, 2026 GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders met Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis to debate pressing issues including the region’s relationship with the U.S. government, which has continued to strike suspected drug boats in the area, killing local fishermen. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Caribbean leaders … Continue reading Caribbean leaders gather for key summit to feature Rubio as US policy impacts region
February 17, 2026 Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are headed to Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis for the bloc’s 50th regular summit, where they will engage high-profile international guests and address pressing regional challenges including its single market, the crisis in Haiti, border disputes and reparations. According to a provisional agenda released by the … Continue reading CARICOM leaders to tackle CSME, reparations, Haiti in Basseterre
Cuba historically relies on Venezuela for jet fuel supply Natalie Stechyson · CBC News · Posted: Feb 09, 2026 Air Canada says it is suspending service to Cuba effective Monday as the Caribbean island's major airport warns it will run out of jet fuel. Over the following days, the airline will fly empty planes to pick up approximately 3,000 … Continue reading Air Canada halts Cuba flights as Cuban airport warns it will run out of jet fuel
SHALIZA HASSANALI Senior Investigative Reporter shaliza.hassanali@guardian.co.tt On January 11, US President Donald Trump, on a Truth Social post, wrote, “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” Since then, the Trump administration has threatened tariffs on countries that send any oil shipments to Cuba. As a result, fuel shortages have … Continue reading The Cuba conundrum: Where will T&T stand?