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The Jamaica-based JN Money Services has expanded its remittance services into 10 countries, including Gambia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Ghana and India, deepening its global reach and strengthening financial lifelines for more migrant families.

JN Money Services manager, Horace Hines, said the service has also bee extended to Honduras, Kenya, Philippines, Senegal and Uganda and that the decision to expand into these markets was driven by customer needs.

He said that the expansion is especially essential for the large number of migrants from these countries, so that they can contribute to the welfare of their families in their respective home countries.

Hines said JN Money is poised to strengthen its role as a trusted bridge between migrants and their families, even amid evolving policy challenges.

‘A significant number of migrants reside in the regions where JN Money operates, By expanding to these countries, we are creating a convenient, trusted and secure channel for customers to send funds back home to their loved ones.

‘This not only strengthens family connections but also supports financial stability in communities across borders. We want to ensure families have the reliable financial connections they need to support one another,’ he added.

Hines said that JN Money’s expansion is being powered through a partnership with MasterCard Transaction Services and that this collaboration allows customers to initiate transfers from JN Money locations in the United Kingdom (UK), the United States, Canada and the Cayman Islands, to their recipients, who are then able to access the funds through physical partner outlets.

He said also that while service in the new markets will remain consistent in respect of reliability and security, customer engagement will be tailored to match and resonate with the cultural nuances and market dynamics of each territory.

‘JN Money will maintain the same high level of service our customers know and trust, but we are also ensuring our communication resonates with each unique community,’ he said.

The expansion into the 10 additional territories brings JN Money’s remittance footprint to 18 countries, cementing its status as a top player in the sector and setting the stage for its continued strong financial performance year-over-year.

It follows on reports of JN Money’s ongoing efforts to also strengthen its presence in key diaspora markets, particularly the United States.

The company earlier this year opened a third branch in Florida, adding to the network of locations across Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania where the company already operates. JN Money also plans to enter additional states in 2025.

. ‘Our expansion has been carefully planned and guided by market research, customer needs and sustainable growth strategies. Our top priority is ensuring that migrants always have a secure and cost-effective way to send money to their loved ones,’ Hines said, noting that the company’s expansion is deliberate and strategic.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors posted 211 for 3 against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the ninth match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here at North Sound on Friday.

SCORES:

WARRIORS 211-3 in 20 overs (Shai Hope 82, Shimron Hetmyer 65 not out, Romario Shepherd 25 not out; Imad Wasim 1-20).

The Antigua and Barbuda parliament will meet on Monday to debate a proposal by the government to allow the National Social Security Scheme (NSSS) to invest in the Jolly Beach Hotel.

A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting said that the minister continued discussions on the government’s plan to consolidate bond obligations owed to Social Security Scheme, explore strategies to leverage the Jolly Beach property as an investment vehicle, and advance a broader vision for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.

‘Cabinet approved an immediate allocation of EC$20 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) to renovate 33 rooms at Jolly Beach Resort, construct a 500-person capacity conference facility, and upgrade the hotel’s sewage system, as well as its internet and communications infrastructure.

‘Upon completion of the renovations, the hotel’s total room count will increase to 351, with works expected to be finished in time for the next tourism season,’ the statement said.

Last month, the government defended its decision to transfer and redevelop the Jolly Beach Hotel as part of the efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NSSS

‘A sustainable pension system requires more than just savings accounts. It requires strategic asset allocation and proactive investment to meet future obligations,’ said Prime Minister Gaston Browne, noting the policy decision will not only enhance the NSSS’s revenue base but also restore a key national asset, create jobs, and boost tourism.

The government stated that the resort, situated on 27 acres of prime beachfront land, is valued at EC$67 million and will be utilized to settle part of an EC$330 million delinquent government bond owed to the Social Security Board.

The bond, issued in 2010 under a previous administration, has remained non-performing for over a decade, compromising the Scheme’s financial health and its ability to meet pension obligations.

‘This is more than a real estate transaction. It is a transformational move to repair past fiscal failures and to position our Social Security Scheme on a path of solvency and prosperity,’ Browne said.

In defending the decision of his administration, Prime Minister Browne said that the government’s multi-pronged investment strategy is designed to unlock revenue from both existing and new hospitality infrastructure.

Under the plan, 315 rooms will be sold under the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) through which foreign investors are entitled to citizenship of the country in return for making a substantial investment in its socio-economic development.

The statement said that Cabinet had also agreed to consolidate all arrears to the NSSS, inject approximately EC$75 million into the Jolly Beach Resort, and issue an EC$450 million bond over a five-year period, at three per cent initially and five per cent thereafter.

‘These measures aim to transform Jolly Beach Hotel into a major investment prospect for Social Security. Once fully renovated and expanded, the resort will be vested in the Social Security Board, turning a previously non-performing government obligation into a revenue-generating asset.’

The statement said that this strategy will provide NSSS with long-term capital appreciation, steady operational income and the ability to resell rooms under the CBI programme.

Government will also during Monday’s parliamentary session, consider amendments to the CBI legislation in response to concerns raised by the United States and the European Union.

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) is warning that the decision by the United States to increase Trinidad and Tobago’s reciprocal tariff rate from 10 to 15, could result in the most severe, absolute impact upon any of the 15 member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member state.

‘Trinidad and Tobago was already the most exposed CARICOM economy under the reciprocal tariff regime,’ said CPSO chief executive officer and technical director, Dr. Patrick Antoine.

‘This adjustment not only increases the scale of potential losses, but it does so in sectors that are vital to our industrial capacity and to US manufacturers who rely on our exports for input,’ Antoine said, linking also the development to a broader erosion of CARICOM’s historic trade position with the US

‘In our recent submission to the US review of the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), we highlighted that these new tariffs erode the preferential access that has underpinned our economic partnership with the US for decades. That erosion is now accelerating,’ he said.

Antoine said that the America First policy and the April imposition of reciprocal tariffs were the wake-up call for the region and that this latest adjustment to 15 per cent is the signal of the need for rapid, coordinated action to safeguard competitiveness. He said such action must be built on proven models of collaboration:

‘The joint regional and private sector position that secured exemptions for China-built ships and short- sea shipping for the

‘Now is the time to apply that same resolve, to protect current trade flows, engage the US on tariff differentials and position Trinidad and Tobago and CARICOM for long-term strength in a more contested global market.’

The CPSO noted said that it is noteworthy that prior to the imposition of the April 9 tariff of 10 per cent, CARICOM member states benefitted from duty free access to the US market under the CBI.

It said the increased tariff rate of 15per cent, which took effect from August 7, comes just months after Trinidad and Tobago had been assigned the 10 per cent baseline rate which was introduced in April 2025 as part of the America First trade policy.

‘CPSO modelling now projects US$291.9 million in potential annual export revenue losses for Trinidad and Tobago, up from US$194.6 million under the 10 per cent baseline rate. This figure widens the gap between Trinidad and Tobago and other CARICOM member states in terms of the potential export losses to be incurred as a result of the US measure.’

CPSO said that over two-thirds of the estimated losses expected to be suffered by Trinidad and Tobago are concentrated in two sectors, namely base metals and articles (US$199.3 million) and chemicals (US$74.8 million).

The base metals category is largely comprised of various forms of iron and steel products which are widely used in the United States across construction, automotive and manufacturing industries.

The chemicals category includes products such as anhydrous ammonia, methanol and urea which are critical inputs for fertilizer production, plastics and other industrial processes. The CPSO said that together, these exports from Trinidad and Tobago anchor the country’s industrial capacity and also feed into US supply chains that rely on competitively priced raw materials.

‘While the magnitude of the potential revenue loss for the agriculture and food products sector (estimated at just over nine million US dollars) is not as large as the two sectors named above, the implications for agriculture and food products are far from benign.

‘This sector sustains small producers and rural livelihoods, ranging from fish products, which are an important export to US food markets, to prepared condiments, sauces and seasonings, which are supplied to both diaspora communities and the growing specialty food segments of the US market’

The CPSO said that for many of these micro and small exporters, the additional five per cent compounded onto the 10 per cent announced in April, will present an even greater challenge to their export competitiveness and to the foreign exchange earning potential of the Trinidad and Tobago economy.

The Public Service Union (PSU) says while it has agreed to an eight per cent salary increase for public servants over a three year period, there are two contentious matters, which have delayed the unions push for an agreement with the Dominica government for a salary increase.

PSU general secretary, Thomas Letang said while there was agreement on the eight per cent salary increase as well as on several other benefits, the union wants the government to consider some employees who have retired.

‘We had agreed to all the matters including salaries, except that we had one or two concerns. And one of the things we are concerned about is that there are people who in the service in 2021 and 2022. They have since retired but they did not beneft from the reclassification.and had the salary increase been paid for that period, they would have benefitted, but they did not.’

He said that the union has written to the government on the matter and that ‘a one-off payment should apply to them.

‘The government has responded not agreeing to that request from us,’ Letang said, adding that the union is also pushing for representation on the government housing loans board.

He said while the legislation governing the board ‘does not say the union must have some on the board, the practice in the past was always the union as well as the Police Welfare Association would have somebody representing those institutions.

‘So we wrote to government to that effect, we got a response but the response was not saying that the government negotiating team would take that to the government. We have since written stating that we are not in agreement with those positions.and as soon as we can finalise positions on those two issues we will be ready to sign some correspondence stating that we have agreed and we are ready to sign (collective agreement),’ Letang said.

Meanwhile, the Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) says its members will receive an eight per cent salary increase over a three-year period following the conclusion of negotiations with the government.

‘In terms of salary increases, teachers like all other government employees, will receive an eight per cent salary increase for the biennial 2024-27. Three per cent for the year 2024-25, two per cent for 2025-26 and three per cent 2026-27, ‘ said DAT president Mervin Alexander.

He said among the other ‘significant’ benefits are that principals n government secondary schools will now be recognised as travelling officers and will receive a travelling allowance of EC$807 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) monthly in addition to milage claim when travelling on school business.

He said the description ‘unqualified teachers’ will no longer be used as an established post for teachers and that some teachers will become established teachers effective September 1 this year.

‘There were many teachers engaged in a non-established capacity termed programme requirement for a number of years. Effective September1, all teachers previously under this programme will transition into established positions’.

He said with regards to the ‘lng awaited revision of the primary school structure, the government has agreed to embark upon a review and restructure of the primary schools by January 2026.

Alexander said that the government has also agreed to a pension for teachers who retired from the public service at age 60 until their 65th birthday and that if the Social Security payment is less than what is being offered by the government ‘the government has agreed to pay the difference to the officers.

Alexander said teachers who did not benefit following the reclassification exercise conducted in 2O23 could also receive a one-off payment of as much as 5O per cent of their salary.

Members of the Disciplined Forces were casting ballots here on Friday as the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) brushed aside efforts by a small opposition coalition to go to the High Court to challenge its exclusion from the ballots for the September 1 general and regional election in regions that it is not contesting for council seats.

GECOM said there are 83 balloting stations and 67 ballot boxes for Friday’s polling and that 10,481 members of the Disciplined Services are eligible to vote, including 6,909 members of the Disciplined Services, 3,106 soldiers and 466 prison service employees.

It said 92 persons working at 20 diplomatic missions are listed to vote and that already, returns from two Diplomatic Missions have been received already in a sealed ballot box.

Six candidates are contesting the position of President during the elections. They are the incumbent, President Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Aubrey Norton of the main coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Nigel Hughes of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Azruddin Mohamed of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party, Amanza Walton-Desir of the Forward Guyana Movement and the leader of the Assembly for Liberty and Prosperity (ALP) movement, Dr. Simona Broomes.

Seven political parties are contesting the elections, but political observers say that the race will be a contest mainly between te PPP/C and the APNU.

But , the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), which comprises the Forward Guyana (FG), The People’s Movement (TPM), and the Vigilant Political Action Committee (V-PAC), is seeking an order restraining the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) from proceeding with the elections unless its list of candidates is duly included on the ballots in all 10 electoral regions, in keeping with the country’s Constitution and the Representation of the People Act.

The FGM is also seeking declarations that GECOM’s practice in excluding political parties contesting the national elections from appearing on the ballot in certain geographic regions violates the Applicant’s rights, as well as the rights of voters in those regions, to vote and to equal suffrage under Article 59 of the Constitution.

But speaking at his weeky news conference, PPP/C general secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, said the strength of the case by the small opposition party is weak.

He said that the FGM leader, Amanza Walton-Desir, is seeking relevance and that ‘nobody pays attention to Amanza Walton and her dead campaign.

‘It’s just a lawsuit designed to draw attention to herself because she has no campaign,’ Jagdeo said, questioning how could a political party be on the ballot paper if a list of candidates was not submitted.

Jagdeo said the FGM did not submit geographical candidates for those districts and so could not be on the ballot. ‘It’s non-sensical,’ he said, making reference to Section 11 (C ) 1 of the Representation of the People Act.

According to the legislation, ‘Every elector shall have only one vote which shall be cast in the geographical constituency in which he is registered and votes in respect of the list of his choice, and that vote shall be counted to determine the outcomes of both the election for that geographical constituency and for the country taken as a whole: a vote for a Party’s geographical constituency list is simultaneously a vote for that Party’s national top-up list.’

In its court papers the FGM wants the High Court to rule that GECOM includes all political parties contesting the national elections on the ballot papers in all geographic regions.

Meanwhile, Jagdeo has also brushed aside efforts by the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, to write to the United Nations (UN) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), claiming political discrimination and financial persecution.

The letter not only highlight the ‘plight’ faced by candidates in the lead up to the elections, but to call on the global and regional leaders to heap pressure on a number of local banks, by condemning their decision to terminate the accounts of the political candidates for the party, and demand that those accounts be reinstated.

‘These actions are not based on any breach of law, financial irregularity, or misconduct. It has become evident that the decision by these banks to take this approach is due to our members’ decision to support the WIN part, which is led by Azruddin Mohamed, a Guyanese businessman whose businesses were sanctioned by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).’

WIN has called on CARICOM to condemn the actions of political persecution and to urged the banks to reinstate all affected accounts. WIN is also calling on CARICOM to deploy a team of observers to investigate and report on the violations.

On June 11, 2024, OFAC imposed sanctions on the billionaire businessman for allegedly evading US$50 million in taxes payable to the Guyana government on more than 10,000 kilogrammes of gold exports.

Following the sanctions, the Bank of Guyana revoked the Mohameds’ cambio and gold trading licences. Since then, Demerara Bank Limited, GBTI, and now Citizens Bank have all shut down accounts linked to individuals associated with the family.

The United States has denied any involvement in seeking to determine the outcome of the September 1 general and regional election here with its Ambassador Nicole Theriot saying ‘we have absolutely no interest in interfering in your elections’.

Jagdeo told reporters that the latest statement by OFAC has further cemented what was known to be true about association with Mohamed.

Jagdeo, who is also the country’s Vice President, said that this is contrary to the popular notion being peddled by the Mohameds on their campaign trail and that they are misleading the public instead of addressing the critical issues raised surrounding the sanctions.

‘You remember the lie that they have been telling people outside of the Umana Yana? Azruddin Mohamed said ‘Oh, the sanctions only relate to my companies. They have nothing to do with anything else.’ Well, now, OFAC.says that people could be sanctioned too for dealing with the Mohameds,’ Jagdeo said.

He dismissed the letters sent to the UN and CARICOM saying it is all a stunt and exposes the desperation running in their camp.

‘It’s all a PR (public relations) .no CARICOM country or the United Nations will tell a local bank how to derisk.because if they lose their banking relationships, they might as well shut down the banks,’ Jagdeo said.

OFAC has warned that ‘financial institutions and other persons that engage in certain transactions or activities with the sanctioned entities and individuals may expose themselves to sanctions or be subject to enforcement action.’

Roman Catholic priest, Monsignor Kenneth Spence died on Thursday after collapsing during morning mass .

The 75-year-old priest was rushed to the St Clair Medical Centre and died around 1.15pm (local time).

Spence was celebrating a special mass at the church for a couple marking their diamond wedding anniversary, when he collapsed near the altar.

He was ordained a diocesan priest in 1984 by the late archbishop Anthony Pantin at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He was bestowed the title of monsignor in 2003.

Young people from across Barbados have urged policymakers and international partners to channel more financing into disaster resilience, rather than response, during the National Youth Platform marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR).

Held under the global theme ‘Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,’ the forum brought together youth leaders, government officials, and representatives of the United Nations and development partners to spotlight the urgent need for greater investment in measures that protect communities from climate and disaster risks.

Speakers emphasized that while young people are among the most affected by disasters, they are also vital contributors to national resilience efforts.

Captain Robert Harewood, Deputy Director of the Department of Emergency Management, said youth engagement is critical to Barbados’ disaster preparedness. ‘Involving young people in national resilience planning ensures a safer, more sustainable future for all,’ he said.

United Nations Resident Coordinator Simon Springett echoed the call for intergenerational collaboration, stressing that youth priorities must be integrated into policy and financing decisions. ‘No single entity can tackle these challenges alone,’ he said. ‘Strengthening our collective response is essential, and this National Youth Platform is a step in that direction.’

Saskia Carusi, Deputy Chief of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction for the Americas and the Caribbean, noted that disasters are becoming more destructive due in part to ‘risk-blind investments’ that heighten vulnerability. She underscored the need for smarter, risk-informed financing to reduce future losses.

Delivering the government’s keynote address, Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams said that investing in resilience is not a cost but a safeguard.

‘Every dollar spent on resilience saves many more in recovery,’ he said. ‘For Small Island Developing States like Barbados, shifting from reaction to prevention is not optional – it is the difference between vulnerability and viability.’

A youth-led panel discussion explored how innovation, partnerships, and financing can drive resilience across the Caribbean. UNICEF Youth Advocate for the Environment Maria Marshall called for young people to be recognized as ‘powerful agents of change,’ noting that their ideas and local knowledge can strengthen community preparedness.

The event also featured the launch of the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025 Film Festival, set for November, which aims to raise awareness about tsunami hazards in the Caribbean through film and community engagement.

Head coach Hubert Busby has named his 23-woman squad for the Reggae Girls’ upcoming friendly international against Caribbean rivals Trinidad and Tobago.

In announcing the roster, Coach Busby highlighted the importance of maintaining a stable foundation of players who have navigated the team through recent high-stakes matches.

‘I think if you look at the roster, there’s a strong core of players that have been with this group for a while now,’ Busby stated. ‘We’ve used the opportunities to maintain that core, and it’s allowed us to build our group. You’ve seen a lot of those players participate in some really big matches where they’ve gained some really valuable experience.’

While acknowledging that past results may not have always reflected their performances, Busby pointed to the ‘invaluable experience’ gained, particularly for the younger collegiate players, who are now excelling in their respective programs.

The core remains largely intact, but the selection also introduces fresh faces poised to challenge for positions. A key addition is defender Tiana Harris, who has been impressing while playing in France and Portugal.

‘Tiana is a player we’ve been following for a while. It was a great opportunity to bring her in to add to the competition for places, but also add to the depth in the back line.’

Another player earning a recall is defender Gabrielle Gayle, whose performances in Mexico have caught the coaching staff’s eye.

‘She’s a local-born player that we want to see how she’s kind of progressed in the last year and a half playing abroad,’ Busby said. ‘This is a great opportunity for her to make a claim.’

The squad also sees the inclusion of promising youth talent, such as Jaileah McPherson, captain of the U20 side. After a conversation with her collegiate coaching staff, her schedule was cleared to allow for national team duty.

This friendly renews a regional rivalry. The last time the two teams met was on August 31, 2018, at the National Stadium in Kingston, where Jamaica secured a decisive 4-1 victory.

The goals that day came from Giselle Washington, Jody Brown, and a brace from superstar striker Khadija Shaw, who is not featured in this current squad.

The match against Trinidad and Tobago will serve as a key tune-up for the CONCACAF Women’s World Cup qualifiers, which begin in November.

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Rebecca Spencer (Chelsea W FC), Sydney Schneider (Tampa Bay Sun FC)

Defenders: Allyson Swaby (Crystal Palace W FC), Tianna Harris (Damaiense FC), Konya Plummer (Fenerbahçe), Chantelle Swaby (Leicester City W FC), Tiffany Cameron (Halifax Tides FC), Gabrielle Gayle (Lancaster Inferno SC)

Midfielders: Olufolasade Adamolekun (Hearts FC), Jaileah McPherson (Florida International), Deniesha Blackwood (Cruz Azul W FC), Israela Groves (Athlone Town FC), Atlanta Primus (Southampton W FC), Vyan Sampson (INAC Kobe Lionesses)

Forwards: Kayla McKenna (FC Zurich Grasshoppers), Natasha Thomas (Ipswich Town W FC), Shania Hayles (Newcastle United W FC), Jody Brown (Marseille W FC), Njeri Butts (University of Florida), Kalyssa Van Zanten (Houston Dash FC)

The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), in collaboration with Rutgers University’s Center for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL), the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), and the IOC Sub-Commission for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (IOCARIBE-GOOS), successfully completed the recovery of the Vetlesen Caribbean Hurricane Ocean Glider earlier this week.

The recovery marks a major milestone in the region’s efforts to strengthen ocean observation systems that enhance hurricane and tropical cyclone modeling for the Caribbean.

The mission, supported by the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation, forms part of the 2025 International Challenger Mission, a global initiative promoting ocean science collaboration and data sharing to support climate resilience.

Launched off the west coast of Barbados in mid-July, the glider collected critical data on ocean temperature and salinity from waters around Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.

Models constructed from the data will provide essential inputs for forecasting that will improve understanding of ocean-atmosphere interactions, a key factor in predicting hurricane intensity and trajectory.

Dr. David Farrell, Principal of the CIMH, highlighted the collaborative nature of the project has been a key factor in its success.

‘This mission demonstrates the power of regional and international collaboration in advancing scientific understanding of our oceans,’ remarked Dr. Farrell. ‘By leveraging technology and partnerships, we are taking a major step toward establishing CIMH as a regional hub for marine science and for ocean glider research and innovation. The data collected will directly support improved hurricane forecasting, ocean observing and modelling, and climate resilience across the Caribbean fisheries, among others.’

Dr. Lorna Inniss, Regional Coordinator and Head of IOCARIBE-UNESCO, emphasized that the glider’s mission is not only a scientific achievement but is also contributing to reduced fragmentation of regional ocean governance and the attainment of the 2030 Agenda, based on ‘The Science we Need for the Ocean we Want’. Inniss stated.

‘When we see the how the glider data has positively impacted hurricane forecasting already, it is clear that a fleet of Caribbean gliders and other monitoring platforms, interconnected as a regional ocean observing system, will assist in solving several ocean-related challenges.’

Meanwhile,Dr. Doug Wilson, Director of the UVI Ocean Glider Laboratory and Project Coordinator for IOCARIBE-GOOS, emphasized the importance of regional partnerships in ocean observing. Dr. Wilson said ,’The ocean and atmospheric phenomena that impact all Caribbean nations do not respect international boundaries, and this project – collecting ocean data and sharing with neighboring countries – shows the value of collaboration. Congratulations to CIMH and partners on leading the way in expanding regional ocean observing capabilities.’

The mission also highlights the transformative role of applied ocean science in advancing both regional and global weather research. Dr. Scott Glenn, Co-Director of RUCOOL and co-lead for the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Co-Design Programme’s Tropical Cyclone Exemplar, noted that in addition to strengthening the Caribbean’s observing and forecasting capabilities, the data collected by the glider also contributes valuable insights to global research on ocean-atmosphere interactions. Dr. Dr. Glenn noted, ‘This glider mission is one of five globally coordinated pilot studies to better observe the essential ocean features and processes that impact hurricane intensity. What we learn here will be shared with other regions so that we all benefit from the improved accuracy and lead time for life-saving tropical cyclone forecasts.

Following the recovery of the hurricane glider, a technical session was held at the CIMH, bringing together students, scientists, and marine professionals to explore the glider’s mission and its role in advancing regional ocean observing capabilities. The event also included live data demonstrations and discussions on integrating ocean science into climate resilience and disaster risk reduction planning.

This mission represents the first in a series of collaborative glider recoveries and deployments planned for the Caribbean, furthering efforts to build capacity in marine science, strengthen partnerships, and improve data-driven decision-making for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation.