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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Kamla Persad Bissessar confident of UNC victory as preliminary results roll in

9 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago — United National Congress (UNC) leader Kamla Persad Bissessar is claiming early victory for her party in Monday’s general election, even as official results are still pending. Persad Bissessar easily retained her Siparia seat — a constituency she has represented since 1995 — securing 9,565 votes according to preliminary figures.
Haitian Health Minister praises Cuba’s medical assistance

12 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Haitian Minister of Health Bertrand Sinal has praised Cuba’s longstanding international medical assistance, calling it a vital lifeline for nations in need, including his own. His remarks came during the 5th Cuba Salud 2025 Health Conference, which wrapped up on April 26 after five days of discussions involving more than 5,000 delegates from 88 countries across more than 400 activities.
Haiti repatriates of 720 nationals from the Dominican Republic

12 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Haiti launched a voluntary repatriation operation for 720 of its nationals after Dominican authorities demolished homes in the Haitian settlement known as Mata Mosquito — or “Pequeño Haiti” — near Higüey, the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province. The affected Haitians, many of whom had been hiding in rugged terrain and ravines to avoid immigration raids, boarded buses for their return journey to Haiti.
Jamaican police brace for JFJ protest over fatal shootings

13 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

With emotions running high over police-involved killings, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is ramping up security measures for a major protest planned by human rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. According to the JCF, the deployment is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of participants and maintaining public order, especially amid credible reports of possible counter-protests in the area.
Student taken into custody after gun found at Miramar High School

14 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

A student at Miramar High School was taken into custody Monday morning after being found with an unloaded gun on campus, authorities said. According to Miramar Police, the student was caught with the weapon after a metal detector was triggered as they entered the school, located at 3601 SW 89th Avenue. The school’s security team quickly confiscated the gun without incident. Officials confirmed that no ammunition was found in the student’s possession.
Two Jamaican-born musicians among 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

14 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

The Caribbean’s musical influence will take center stage at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as two Jamaican-born talents — Thom Bell and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa — are among the 2025 class of honorees. Thom Bell, a legendary producer, songwriter, and arranger, is being inducted posthumously under the Musical Excellence Award category.
Cayman Islands to hold general election and referendum on same day

19 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

On Wednesday, 30 April, voters in the Cayman Islands will not only elect their next government — they’ll also have the chance to weigh in on three major national issues through a referendum. For the first time, the islands will combine a general election with a public vote on key questions that have sparked widespread discussion:Should the Cayman Islands develop cruise berthing infrastructure? Do you support the introduction of a national lottery?
Powerful group of ‘Women of Western Jamaica’ movement launched

20 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

A powerful new sisterhood of accomplished women has officially taken root in Western Jamaica. Dubbed Women of Western Jamaica (WOWJa), the newly launched movement is uniting executives, entrepreneurs, educators, and leaders from both the public and private sectors with a common goal: building pipelines of power, mentorship, and economic success across the region.
Mia Mottley honored at TIME Earth Awards for global climate leadership

22 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley, long recognized as one of the most forceful voices for climate justice on the global stage, has once again earned international acclaim — this time at the 2025 TIME Earth Awards in New York City. At the ceremony on April 23, Mottley was celebrated for her unwavering commitment to fighting the climate crisis, particularly on behalf of small island developing states like her own.
FSU set to reopen Student Union after deadly mass shooting

23 hours ago | caribbeannationalweekly.com | Sheri-kae McLeod

Florida State University (FSU) is preparing to reopen its Student Union on Monday afternoon, more than a week after a deadly mass shooting sent shockwaves through the campus. The Student Union, considered the heart of the FSU campus, has been closed since April 17, when a gunman opened fire, causing widespread panic and forcing people to flee the building. University officials confirmed that two individuals lost their lives during the attack, and six others were injured.