Sheri-kae McLeod

Jamaica

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Caribbean travel writer, as seen in: @lonelyplanet @fodorstravel @culturetrip @dkeyewitness | beach bum ✨🍑🇯🇲

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Bahamas pauses Cuban health worker recruitment, plans contract changes

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

The Bahamas is set to overhaul how it engages Cuban healthcare professionals, moving away from government-to-government agreements and instead offering direct contracts to individuals, Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville told Parliament on Monday. The move comes amid heightened U.S. scrutiny of Cuba’s overseas medical program, which Washington has labeled as exploitative.
Hilton unveils plans for new beachfront resort on Tobago set to open 2028

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Hilton has announced plans to bring its Tapestry Collection brand to the shores of Tobago with the signing of Elephant Tree Resort and Villas Tobago, a 21-acre beachfront development in the charming town of Roxborough. Expected to open in 2028, the new resort will mark the brand’s debut in the twin-island republic and join a global portfolio of nearly 160 uniquely styled Tapestry Collection hotels.
'We will not be bullied': Antigua responds to proposed US visa restrictions

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene has come out swinging against reported U.S. plans to impose visa restrictions on countries offering Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIPs), declaring, “We will not be bullied.
Murders down by 44% in Jamaica, JCF data shows

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Murders across Jamaica have dropped by more than 44% in the first half of 2025, according to new statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), marking one of the most significant declines in homicides in recent years. Between January 1 and June 14, police recorded 303 murders, compared to 543 during the same period in 2024 — a reduction of 240 cases, or 44.2%. The data was released by the JCF on its website over the weekend.
The Bahamas assumes chairmanship of CDB’s Board of Governors

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

The Bahamas has officially taken over as Chair of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors, pledging to prioritize climate resilience and bolster regional disaster response efforts during its one-year tenure. The announcement came during the closing ceremony of the CDB’s 55th Annual Meeting, held last week in Brasília, Brazil.
Adam Stewart joins prestigious Wall Street Journal CEO Council

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, has landed a seat at the exclusive Wall Street Journal CEO Council, a prestigious invitation‑only forum that gathers top-tier global CEOs to foster frank discussions and strategic decision‑making.
Florida woman sentenced to 21 years for murder of Jamaican husband in Coral Springs

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

A Florida woman has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of her Jamaican husband following a heated domestic dispute at their Coral Springs home last year. Denise Nicole Malcolm, 46, pleaded guilty last week week to one count of second-degree murder with a firearm, according to court records. She was sentenced to 21 years behind bars, with 285 days credited for time already served in pretrial detention.
Broward County approves new school zone speed limits to protect students

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

In a major step toward improving student safety, the Broward County Commission passed a new ordinance regulating speed limits in school zones and authorizing the use of automated enforcement systems. The measure, approved at the April 22 commission meeting, was developed over the past year by Commissioner Steve Geller and applies to unincorporated areas of Broward County.
Kingston airport launches $161M overhaul to redefine travel experience

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) is getting a massive facelift. PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL) has officially entered the infrastructure phase of its five-year, US$161 million redevelopment plan — one of the most ambitious airport upgrades in Jamaica’s history. Funded by Mexican parent company Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP), the project marks a major leap in NMIA’s efforts to become a modern, efficient, and environmentally conscious travel and logistics hub for the region.
IDB commits $283M in grants to Haiti, launches Caribbean support initiatives

1 week ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced on June 13 that it will provide R$1.6 billion (approximately US$283 million) in for projects ranging from school meals and hospital renovations to basic infrastructure development. The funding forms part of the 2025–2030 Recovery Plan for Haiti, which the IDB is helping to lead at the request of Haitian authorities and in coordination with the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank.