by Natalie Moodey | Jan 16, 2025 | Caribbean news
Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency to arrest crippling crime The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency (SoE) following a surge in violent crime, including gang-related killings, that pushed the country’s murder...
by Natalie Moodey | Apr 8, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
The Royal Navy has seized nearly £17m worth of drugs after it intercepted smuggling speedboats in the Caribbean Sea. Across two operations, HMS Trent seized 200kg of cocaine and other drugs with an estimated street value of £16.7 million. Defence Secretary Grant...
by Natalie Moodey | Mar 28, 2024 | Caribbean Insight
A former premier of the British Virgin Islands has been convicted on drug trafficking charges in the United States, highlighting how systemic corruption makes the strategically located island territory a formidable cocaine trafficking hub. On February 8, a jury in...
