Topic: Marco Rubio
Cuba getting some relief, but challenges persist
As Cuba’s crisis deepens under US pressure, here’s a look at how the world, Washington and Havana are responding.
White House steps up pressure on Cuba amid power outages
The United States has increased pressure on Cuba as the island grapples with widespread power outages and a deepening energy crisis.
US pressure mounts as Jamaica, Honduras end Cuba medical deals
Caribbean and Central American governments are facing growing US pressure over Cuba’s medical missions, with Jamaica and Honduras ending their agreements with Havana and other countries moving to restructure their arrangements.
Spotlight on Rubio, Cuba and security at CARICOM meeting
CARICOM leaders including Cayman Premier, André Ebanks, convened in St Kitts, and were joined by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Cuba’s deepening humanitarian crisis and Washington’s renewed focus on regional security and transnational crime dominated discussions.
Cayman premier at CARICOM summit as Rubio meets regional heads
Premier André Ebanks is in St Kitts and Nevis for CARICOM’s 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government. The high-level gathering has drawn added attention with the attendance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
US tightens travel rules for some Caribbean countries
US travel curbs on Antigua and Dominica spotlight scrutiny of Caribbean citizenship by investment programmes. Cayman remains largely insulated.
Cayman on alert as US escalates Caribbean drug operations
A US strike on a Venezuela-linked boat has sparked regional concern, with Cayman watching for increased drug patrols in Caribbean waters.
New rules making US travel tougher for ESTA and visa applicants
Caymanians planning travel to the US are facing added challenges with new ESTA requirements, higher fees and stricter visa vetting.
US student visa interviews resume but students must unlock social media
US student visa interviews have resumed but the State Department says students must now make their social media accounts public.
US travel restrictions target Caribbean, minimal impact on Cayman
Four Caribbean countries have been named in a leaked US State Department memo as potential additions to expanded US travel restrictions, raising questions about potential knock-on effects for Cayman’s tourism and regional ties.
Rubio says US should stop flow of guns fuelling Caribbean gangs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Jamaica on Wednesday for high-level talks with regional leaders. Cayman Compass journalist James Whittaker was in Kingston to get a first-hand glimpse of what the Trump administration has in store for the Caribbean.
