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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: St. Lucia Kings opened their Caribbean Premier League 2026 campaign with a four-run victory over Antigua and Barbuda Falcons on Sunday, August 9, at Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingston, St. Vincent. Their total of 187 for 8 was defended and the Falcons were restricted to 183 for 7 in 20 overs. The Kings won the toss and chose to bat first. Andries Gous scored 82 from 51 balls to lead the innings. Gous hit six fours and six sixes before he was dismissed in the 18th over.

Jamaica has won its fourth consecutive women’s 4x100m relay title at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Sunday, August 9, after Sashana Johnson, Theinna-Lee Terrelonge, Natrece East and Shanoya Douglas clocked a world U-20 leading 42.89 seconds to take gold. The Jamaican team finished ahead of Switzerland, which won in 43.36 seconds, while Belgium took bronze in 43.91 seconds.

Dominica: Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that the Roseau North constituency will hold a by-election on September 7, 2026, after the resignation of parliamentary representative Miriam Blanchard on medical grounds, with Nomination Day set for August 21. Dr. Skerrit made the announcement on Sunday, August 9, saying that he had advised President Sylvanie Burton to issue a writ under the Public Seal of the State for the by-election.

Grenada: Camayah Telesford, representing St. David, was crowned the 2026 National Carnival Queen on Thursday, August 6, at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium in Grenada during the National Carnival Queen Show, which formed part of the island’s Spicemas celebrations. Miss St. George finished as 1st Runner-up, while Miss St. Andrew was named 2nd Runner-up. The 2026 show featured seven contestants representing Grenada's parishes, along with Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

St. Kitts and Nevis: Demerara Distillers (St. Kitts and Nevis) Limited (DDSKN) will build a new facility as part of its plans to expand operations in the country. The announcement followed a meeting between senior company officials and Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew on Thursday, August 6. The meeting was held at Government Headquarters in Basseterre and focused on the company's expansion plans. Representatives of Guyana's BK Group of Companies also attended the meeting.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Delta Air Lines has announced that it will end its nonstop flights between Atlanta and St. Vincent and the Grenadines from September 5, 2026 and have decided to not bring back the route for the winter season. The airline confirmed that the passengers booked on the flights after the final service will be contacted and will be rebooked on alternative travel options.

Jamaica's Shanoya Douglas became her country's first medallist at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after winning silver in the women's 100 metres final on Thursday, August 6, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. The 18-year-old clocked 11.17 seconds and finished second behind American Mia Maxwell, who won the title in 11.14 seconds, while Italy's Kelly Ann Maevane Doualla Edimo claimed bronze in 11.27 seconds.

Guyana's Olivia Solomon has qualified for the women's 800 metres semi-finals at the World Athletics U20 Championships after setting a new national Under-20 record in the opening round at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday. The 15-year-old clocked 2:06.55 to advance as one of the fastest non-automatic qualifiers, finishing as the 14th fastest qualifier overall. The time lowered Guyana's Under-20 record in the event. Japan's Rin Kubo was the fastest qualifier after running 2:03.27.

Jamaica's Theianna-Lee Terrelonge finished sixth in the women’s 100m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships after clocking 11.37 seconds at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday, August 6. American Mia Maxwell won the gold medal in 11.14 seconds, while Jamaica’s Shanaya Douglas claimed silver in 11.17 seconds and became Jamaica’s first medalist of the championships. Italy’s Kelly Ann Maevane Doualla Edimo took bronze in 11.27 seconds.

St. Kitts & Nevis: Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas has made its fifth summer call to Port Zante in St. Kitts on Tuesday, August 4. It brought 2,326 passengers as part of its 2026 summer schedule. The vessel is now expected to return on August 19 for its sixth summer call. The cruise ship arrived on its seven-night Southern Caribbean itinerary from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Most of the passengers and crew members came ashore and visited local restaurants, shops and other attractions.