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UNITED STATES-Congresswoman ‘heartbroken’ by the death of civil rights leader.
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, Tuesday, said she was “heartbroken” at the death of United States Civil Rights icon,...
BAHAMAS-The Bahamas gives green light for SpaceX resumption.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas (CAAB) said Tuesday it had approved the private American aerospace and artificial intelligence...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua and Barbuda wants a reset of the EPA.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Trade Minister, E.P Chet Greene, says 16 years after the Caribbean signed an Economic Partnership Agreement...
JAMAICA-Jamaica PM pays tribute to late US civil rights leader, Jesse...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Tuesday, described the death of the renowned United States civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse...
BAHAMAS-Government pleased with construction of new power stations.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - Prime Minister Phillip Davis says the construction of three new power stations for Andros will give the island a modern,...
FOOTBALL-Charlton set to offer Antonio a lifeline with pay-as-you-play deal.
LONDON, England, CMC – Charlton Athletic are in discussions to offer former West Ham United forward Michail Antonio a route back into professional football,...
CRICKET-GCB lauds Sir Clive on forthcoming appointment as Lancashire president.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has extended congratulations to legendary West Indies captain, Sir Clive Lloyd, on his pending appointment...
TENNIS-Bermuda to host first home Davis Cup tie in nearly 30...
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – After nearly three decades of waiting, Bermuda’s tennis fans will finally get the chance to cheer on their team on...
FOOTBALL-Jamaica and Haiti punch tickets to FIFA U17 World Cup.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, CMC – Jamaica’s U17 Reggae Boyz have carved their names into the nation’s football history books, becoming the first Jamaican...
FOOTBALL-Lowe signs with Indonesian top-flight side Dewa FC.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaican international Damion Lowe has secured a move to Dewa United FC, which competes in Indonesia’s top-flight Super League.
The 32-year-old...
FOOTBALL-JFF ecstatic over Under-17’s World Cup qualification
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – President of the Jamaican Football Federation (JFF), Michael Ricketts, is overjoyed by the national Under-17 team’s historic achievement of qualifying...
Barbados-Mottley names new cabinet, with a surprise choice for the foreign...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley unveiled a 25-member Cabinet on Monday, less than a week after her ruling Barbados Labour Party...
JAMAICA-PNP urges the Caribbean to stand with Cuba.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) on Monday urged Caribbean countries to provide a principled and compassionate response to...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua PM defends CBI programme, calls for greater cooperation with Europe.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday, defended the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, which is being implemented...
CARIBBEAN-Regional and European Union legislators meeting in Antigua.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday, said Caribbean countries should look beyond trade in their relations with...
CARIBBEAN-UWI pleased with outcome of discussions with Nigerian universities delegation.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Monday said it had taken “another high note” in its ongoing bridge-building agenda...
UPDATE GUYANA-Stabroek News announces closure.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Stabroek News Friday said its last edition will be printed on March 15 this year, and that the publishing company,...
JAMAICA-Jamaica to get solar-powered community centers funded by the Australian government.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Friday said it had entered into a new partnership with the government of Australia...
ST. VINCENT-Former speaker says Caribbean owes Cuba a “massive debt of...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -A former speaker of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines parliament, Jomo Sanga Thomas, says the world and indeed the...
ANTIGUA-Prime Minister dismisses envoy after US$450,000 commission revealed in court findings.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Ambassador Johann Hesse was dismissed after court filings revealed that a US$450,000 introductory commission...
ANTIGUA-Cabinet approves certificate programme to boost local tourism.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Cabinet has approved a suite of policy measures designed to expand local participation in the tourism economy, including...
GUYANA-Magistrate issues arrest warrant for Opposition Leader.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman Monday issued an arrest warrant for Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, even as his attorney urged her...
HAITI-UNICEF warns of an increase in children being used by criminal...
WASHINGTON, CMC – UNICEF says the number of children in Haiti recruited and used by armed groups has skyrocketed by an estimated 200 per...
The Barbados-CARICOM observer team calls for the decentralisation of vote counting.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM), which observed Wednesday’s general election in Barbados, is recommending the decentralisation of...
NYC FAMILIES PAY NEARLY FOUR TIMES MORE FOR AUTO INSURANCE
NEW REPORT REVEALS NYC FAMILIES PAY NEARLY FOUR TIMES MORE FOR AUTO INSURANCE THAN OTHER COMMUNITIES FOR THE SAME COVERAGE
Partnership for NYC Study Exposes...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO warns of sustained increase in chikungunya cases.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an alert following a sustained increase in chikungunya cases in several countries in...
BARBADOS-Latest attempt to salvage “ghost vessel” fails.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados authorities say the latest attempt to salvage the "ghost ship" MV Christina Debora has failed, and that the vessel...
ANTIGUA-Government to review work permit and approval applications.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda is undertaking a review and approval of work permit applications amid concerns from nationals that...
CARIBBEAN-UNESCO notes the role of Caribbean radio in preserving the authentic...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - UNESCO is praising the role of radio in the Caribbean in “preserving our authentic Caribbean voice” as the world Friday...
JAMAICA-Decision to introduce new taxes a last resort, Holness says.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says the Government’s decision to introduce new taxes this year was a last resort as...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean-American congresswoman leads letter urging exemption from US$100K H-1B visa...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has collaborated with New York Congressman Michael Lawler in leading a bipartisan, bicameral letter,...
CARIBBEAN-Indian fugitive files lawsuit claiming he was kidnapped in Antigua and...
LONDON, CMC – The High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division, has ordered Indian fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi to deposit £677,000 (One GBP=US 1.36...
GUYANA-Opposition leader condemns police search of his business premises.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed said he is not surprised that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police...
CARIBBEAN-ECTEL releases findings of digital inclusion survey
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) says the results of a survey will provide critical insights into the state...
CRICKET-Sammy, Big hitting, disciplined bowling key to victory against England.
MUMBAI, India, CMC – As the West Indies head into their crucial matchup against England in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday,...
CRICKET-LEAD Rutherford and spinners cramp England in Group C showdown.
MUMBAI, India, CMC — In a clinical and professional display from the regional side, the West Indies carved out a 30-run win over England...
ATHLETICS-JBA pushing to host 2027 FIBA Qualifiers despite financial challenges.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica Basketball Association (JBA) is pressing ahead with efforts to host the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
The national senior...
TENNIS-Barbados relegated to Group III after loss to Bolivia.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados has been relegated from World Group II after being defeated by Bolivia 3-2 in their Davis Cup tie at...
JAMAICA-Governor General highlights major financial achievements in Throne Speech.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s National Natural Disaster Risk Financing Policy, which enabled an immediate response to Hurricane Melissa, is among the major financial...
CUBA–Mexican ships arrive in Cuba with aid as energy crisis deepens
HAVANA, Cuba, CMC – Two navy ships from Mexico, laden with humanitarian aid, docked here on Thursday as a blockade imposed by the United...
ST VINCENT-Government pulls out of hosting WC Netball Qualifier.
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has decided that the country will no longer host the Americas...
ATHLETICS-Alfred cops gold in season opener in world-leading time.
ARKANSAS, United States, CMC – Reigning Olympic women’s 100 metre champion, Julien Alfred, impressively began her 2026 season by sprinting to gold in the...
CRICKET-Bethell stars as England edge Nepal in thriller.
MUMBAI, India, CMC – Barbadian Jacob Bethell struck a crucial half-century to help England scrape past Nepal by four runs in a thrilling contest...
FOOTBALL-Mexico overcame Barbados to move closer to U17 World Cup qualification.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Mexico thrashed Barbados 4-1 in their top-of-the-table clash in the 2026 CONCACAF Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers to almost...
JAMAICA-BGA reports at least 50 cases of sexual harassment complaints.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, says 50 cases of sexual harassment complaints...
SURINAME-Police issue evacuation order to illegal miners.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Suriname Police Force (KPS) has given illegal miners until Friday to leave the areas of the Chinese-owned Zijin/Rosebel Gold...
BELIZE-Police continue search for missing Canadian national.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC - Police say several people are assisting their investigations as they continue the search for a Canadian national, Alfred Pleil, who...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM chairman meets with Dominica PM ahead of summit.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, on Wednesday held talks with Prime Minister Roosevelt...
GUYANA-Opposition leader condemns police search of his business premises.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed said he is not surprised that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police...
Barbados-Barbadians are voting for a new government.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – An estimated 271,205 voters have begun casting their ballots in Wednesday’s snap general election that Prime Minister Mia Mottley called...
TRINIDAD-IMF praises government over “sourages steps” to deal with public pension...
WASHINGTON, CMC -The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the “courageous steps” being taken by the Trinidad and Tobago authorities to improve the long-term...
GUYANA-High Court dismisses case regarding closure of bank account of opposition...
EORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A High Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a member of the main opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN)...
HAITI-Judges warn against involvement in politics.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) has adopted a resolution reminding magistrates that any political involvement in the...
GUYANA-Stabroek News announces closure.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The following is the full text of the statement issued by Stabroek News announcing its closure on Friday.
“The decision to...
URGENT-Stabroek newspaper closes down.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Stabroek News, one of Guyana’s daily newspapers launched in the 1960s, announced on Friday that it had taken the ”extraordinarily...
Barbados- The new Barbados government is to introduce legislation to deal...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley has indicated that her new Barbados Labour Party (BLP) government will introduce legislation governing how legislators...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO and CARPHA sign framework agreement.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Friday said it has signed an agreement with the Pan American...
GUYANA-Guyana’s president receives the highest award from the northern Brazilian state.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali has been conferred with the Order of Merit Fort Sao Joaquim for his strong leadership in strengthening...
BARBADOS-Will Barbadians hand Prime Minister Mia Mottley a decisive victory again?
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbadians go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government, with political observers indicating that while the ruling...
GRENADA-OECS congratulates Grenada on its 52nd anniversary of independence.
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has congratulated the citizens of Grenada on their 52nd Anniversary of...
HAITI-Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council mandate ends.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) came to an end on Saturday, leaving the future of...
BELIZE-BELTRAIDE to soon launch Belize Country Brand.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) says it will soon launch Belize Country Brand, describing it as a...
TRINIDAD-State owned bank reduces foreign exchange limit on credit cards.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The state-owned First Citizens Bank (FCB) has announced a reduction of the foreign exchange limit on credit cards,...
JAMAICA-Opposition says government has no new ideas for financing the Budget.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition People's National Party (PNP) says even before the passage of Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa, the Jamaican government...
SURINAME-President urges restraint as the evacuation order to illegal miners expires...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons is calling for restraint as the deadline given by police for illegal miners to leave the areas...
BERMUDA-Bermuda government pleased with “resilient” economic growth.
HAMILTON, Belize, CMC - The Bermuda government says the results of the third quarter of the island’s economic performance tell a “powerful story” about...
BARBADOS- Mia Mottley sworn in as Prime Minister after historic election...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The leader of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), Mia Amor Mottley, was on Thursday sworn in for a third consecutive...
URGENT BARBADOS-Barbados Labour Party wins general election.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the general election here after securing all 16 of the 30 seats that...
ANTIGUA-Census office encourages full cooperation in the population census.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Census Office is encouraging the full cooperation of all residents as work continues on the 2025 Population and...
JAMAICA– No shift in US policy to pause immigrant visa processing...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith says Jamaica has seen little movement towards resuming the immigrant visa processing for the...
BARBADOS-Leader of the Democratic Labour Party steps down following defeat.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The leader of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) President Ralph Thorne indicated he was stepping down from the leadership of...
JAMAICA – Finance Minister confirms new taxes for the upcoming budget.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Finance Minister, Fayval Williams, has confirmed that new taxes will form part of the government’s 2026/2027 budget. The minister says...
UNITED STATES-American legislator honors Black History.
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson has honored Black History, saying that Black History is “American History, Women’s...
BARBADOS-Mottley leads BLP to yet another clean sweep in general election.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley became only the second Caribbean politician to win all the seats in a national parliament on...
CRICKET-Capitals lose fourth successive WPL final despite Henry’s brilliance.
VADODARA, India, CMC – Chinelle Henry produced a fine all-around performance. Still, her Delhi Capitals Women came out on the losing end in the...
FOOTBALL-Shaw’s strike sinks Chelsea’s hopes of retaining WSL title.
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Jamaican international Khadijah ‘Bunny’ Shaw’s first-half goal helped Manchester City crush defending champions Chelsea 5-1 and extend their lead at...
BASKETBALL-Guyana finishes behind Suriname in the NNationsCup for the second straight...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Guyana was defeated by hosts Suriname 86-73 on Sunday to finish in second place at the Nations Cup for the...
FOOTBALL-Richards completes loan move to Leicester City.
LEICESTER, England, CMC – Jamaican forward Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards has finalised a move from English Premier League outfit Chelsea to second-tier Leicester City.
The 20-year-old...
ST. LUCIA-Uber continues to operate in St. Lucia despite government warnings.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St Lucia government says the American multinational transportation company, Uber, is continuing to operate on the island, despite...
BAHAMAS-Daughter of the founder of the opposition party joins the ruling...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The daughter of the founder of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), Caron Shepherd, has joined the ruling Progressive...
GUYANA-Government examining special courts to deal with traffic-related offences.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday that the government is considering establishing special courts to deal with traffic-related matters amid...
UNITED STATES-NYC Mayor opens new facility honouring late Caribbean-American congresswoman.
NEW YORK, CMC – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opened a new recreation centre in the heart of the Caribbean community in...
BAHAMAS-Afreximbank is providing a multi-million dollar facility to a Bahamian company.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it is providing a US$100 million Receivables Discounting Facility to the Bahamas Striping Group of...
ST. VINCENT-Opposition leader dismisses budget as “unimaginative”.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has dismissed the first budget of the ruling New Democratic Party (NDP), describing the...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM leaders want a stable political process in Haiti.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders say they recognise the "urgent need" for a stable political process in Haiti following last weekend's...
NETBALL-Australia thump Sunshine Girls to claim series.
MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls were dominated by the Australia Diamonds for the second straight match to concede their netball series here...
GRENADA-Grenada is investigating unusual TB cases.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Health authorities in Grenada on Tuesday said they are investigating several suspected cases of tuberculosis (TB)
“Of particular concern is...
ST. VINCENT-Government to phase out reliance on Cuban district health officers.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says the government will begin a three-year phase-out of the reliance on Cuban district...
HAITI-OAS supports moves towards an elected government in Haiti.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) is underscoring its commitment to Haiti as the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country enters the...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean-American legislator calls for immigrant protection.
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American New York State Democratic Assemblyman Brian Cunningham has called for Caribbean immigrant protections as he laid out a 2026...
BAHAMAS-Ruling party launches election campaign next week.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) says it will officially launch its campaign for the next general election on Monday...
BAHAMAS-China responds to US statement regarding construction of hospital.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – China says the construction of a hospital in The Bahamas is a “livelihood project financed through a highly preferential loan,”...
ST. VINCENT-Government presents tax-free budget to Parliament.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is expected to lead off the debate in Parliament on Tuesday after Prime Minister...
GUYANA-Guyana’s President gets the highest award from the northern Brazilian state.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali has been conferred with the Order of Merit Fort Sao Joaquim for his strong leadership in strengthening...
GUYANA-GCAA reiterates warning regarding drone use in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has warned that flying of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) over public or private property...
GUYANA-Two detained after cocaine seized following high-speed chase.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Police have detained two people following a high-speed chase that netted more than 18 pounds of cocaine on Sunday.
The Customs...
ST. VINCENT-National security minister meets with police high command following weekend...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – National Security Minister, St. Clair Leacock, has held talks with Police Commissioner Enville Williams and senior members of the...
HAITI-US backs the Haitian prime minister.
WASHINGTON, CMC - The United States has reaffirmed its support for Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé after he assumed leadership of the interim...
DOMINICA-Government seeks to clarify position regarding government-assisted schools.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government says that, except for three primary schools, teachers at government-assisted schools are not public servants and that...
JAMAICA-Jamaica to construct 100-bed medical dome.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has announced plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art medical dome, which will accommodate up to 100 beds on...
ANTIGUA-Antigua PM has a message for developed countries on how to...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says “powerful countries,” including the United States, should take a cue from China in dealing...
CARIBBEAN-Challenges to UN SDGs to be reviewed in April.
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – Representatives of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries meet here in April with only four years remaining until the deadline...
GUYANA-ExxonMobil acquires FFPSO ONE GUYANA
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Netherlands-based deepwater ocean infrastructure expert, SBM Offshore, says it has completed a transaction with ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd for the...
GUYANA-Extradition matter adjourned by one week after businessman falls ill.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The extradition matter involving Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, was adjourned for a...
CARIBBEAN-UWI to host landmark Africa–Caribbean higher education summit.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The University of the West Indies (UWI) will, from Tuesday, host a three–day Africa–Caribbean Higher Education summit that it says...
TRINIDAD-Regional inter-ferry system not a main priority for Trinidad and Tobago.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says its main priority now is to fix the inter-island ferry system between...
TRINIDAD-Energy Chamber comments on decline in domestic crude production.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says despite an “immediate and significant spike” in the export of...
CRICKET-Williams calls for more women’s cricket to be played in the...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Successful Jamaica Women’s captain Rashada Williams has urged Cricket West Indies (CWI) to provide more playing opportunities for female cricketers...
CRICKET-WIPA congratulates Leeward Islands Women and Jamaica Women on 2026 regional...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) has extended its congratulations to the region’s newly crowned women’s cricket champions following thrilling competitions...
BOBSLEIGH-Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago make Olympic history in four-person bobsleigh.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -With just two days until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the icy chutes of the bobsleigh track are...
ATHLETICS-Gittens-Spotsville sets new national indoor long jump record.
KANSAS, United States, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago long jumper, Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, produced a record-breaking leap on her way to capturing gold at the...
HAITI-US publicly supports Prime Minister Fils-Aimé remaining in office after the...
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United States has signalled its strong support for Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimè's leadership "in building a...
CARIBBEAN-Forum generates millions of dollars in commercial expectations.
PANAMA CITY, Panama, CMC – The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) Thursday said that the two-day Latin America and the...
JAMAICA-Parliament approves Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Lower House on Wednesday approved the Fourth Supplementary Estimates for the fiscal year 2025/26, which reflects an increase in...
ANTIGUA-Non-nationals told not to fear national census.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC — With fears circulating among non-national residents that the ongoing population census could be used to identify and deport undocumented...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Government releases draft tourism policy.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The government has released a draft Virgin Islands National Tourism Policy for public review, outlining a 10-year framework...
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS-Former premier, brother, and former government minister found...
COCKBURN TOWN, Turks and CAICOS ISLANDS, CMC – Justice Rajendra Narine will on May 4 this year hear arguments in the sentencing phase of...
St. Lucia to launch citizen-driven climate data initiative.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – St. Lucia is moving ahead with plans to strengthen its ability to plan for and respond to climate change...
JAMAICA-Judge to rule on change in plea by former legislator who...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Chief Justice Bryan Sykes is expected to deliver a ruling later this week on whether the court will proceed with...
SURINAME-Prosecution wants suspended prison sentence for seven police officers on murder...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Public Prosecution Service is seeking a 12 -month suspended jail sentence as well as a three-year probationary period for...
BARBADOS-Special polling day for election officers, police.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Election and police officers are among the special voters casting their ballots on Wednesday ahead of the February 11 general...
GUYANA-Guyana announces ART issuance of TREES carbon credits.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Tuesday announced that ART has issued 9,085,923 high-integrity TREES carbon credits for 2023, marking another significant milestone...
St. Kitts and Nevis supports Taiwan’s participation in the WHO.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis government has reaffirmed its “principled support” for the “meaningful participation” of Taiwan in the...
CARIBBEAN-CariCOF warns of severe weather activity as early as April.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) Tuesday said that the continued unusual warmth in the Tropical North Atlantic Ocean...
CARIBBEAN-CCRIF describes Hurricane Melissa as the “most defining event” of 2025.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – The chief executive officer of the Cayman Islands-based Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIFF SPC), Isaac Anthony, has...
CRICKET-LEAD Hetmyer, Shepherd guide Windies to winning start in World Cup.
KOLKATA, India, CMC – Shimron Hetymer and Romario Shepherd’s record-breaking performances propelled West Indies to a comprehensive 35-run victory over Scotland in their opening...
CRICKET-Hetmyer, I wasn’t fazed by the late arrival.
KOLKATA, India, CMC – Less than 24 hours after arriving in India, Shimron Hetmyer spectacularly announced himself by smashing a match-winning half-century to help...
BERMUDA-Bermuda records an increase in the retail sales index volume last...
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The volume of retail sales index increased by 2.6 per cent in August last year as compared to the same...
HAITI-MSF warns of the extent of sexual violence in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The international, independent medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has made an urgent call for stakeholders, including the...
ST. LUCIA-PM Pierre says no “imminent withdrawal” of students from Cuba...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre says there is no "imminent withdrawal" of St. Lucia students studying medicine in Cuba,...
CARIBBEAN-OECS welcomes ongoing partnership with GGGI
CASTRIES, ST. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it will continue to deepen its collaboration with the...
BELIZE-Guyana and Belize sign MOU deepening bilateral cooperation.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize and Guyana have signed a series of memoranda of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation across key areas of...
BARBADOS-Safety concerns hamper efforts to salvage the vessel.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbadian authorities say efforts will resume on Friday to salvage the vessel MV Christina Debora. This abandoned vessel had been...
Martinique gets green light to seek CARICOM associate membership.
FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique, CMC -The French Senate has given the green light to Martinique to seek associate membership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),...
CARIBBEAN-Former CDB president described as a “titan” of Caribbean development.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, says the late former president...
St. Lucia is moving ahead with the loss and damage strategy.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St Lucia government, Monday, said it is moving forward on the Loss and Damage Strategy, strengthening readiness for...
BARBADOS-Task force appointed to probe circumstances that led to vessel running...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government Monday said it had appointed a task force to address the circumstances that led to the vessel...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean nationals are recipients of the Sabga awards.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Nationals from Barbados, Jamaica, and Guyana are the new recipients of the Anthony N Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence...
GUYANA-Press association critical of new measures for budget debate coverage.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Monday expressed its "deep concern" over the new restrictions imposed on the media covering...
BELIZE-Belize PM calls for urgent international talks on Cuba in the...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Prime Minister John Briceño, Monday, called for immediate international talks to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, driven by severe...
The goodness of mankind
At the edge of a small town stood a bench that no one remembered placing there. It faced nothing special—just a stretch of road,...
ST. KITTS-Government welcomes Privy Council ruling.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis government has welcomed what it described as a "decisive" legal victory at the London-based...
CARIBBEAN-US tells Caribbean countries there are alternatives to the Cuban health...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The United States Friday told Caribbean countries that there are “alternative methods available” to recruit healthcare workers, as it continued...
BAHAMAS-US urges the Bahamas to drop the deal with China over...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The United States Ambassador to The Bahamas, Herschell Walker, is urging the government to reconsider its decision to proceed with...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas Pm says global changes have eroded many of the economic...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip Davis, Friday, said that the period when the global economy felt like it ran on autopilot, with...
NETBALL-Gaye Henry sees silver lining despite Sunshine Girls’ heavy defeat to...
ADELAIDE, Australia, CMC – Despite being thrashed 72-41 by Australia in the opening game of their three-match Test series, Sunshine Girls head coach Sasha...
FOOTBALL-Cooper elected as vice-president of CONCACAF.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, CMC – President of the Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA), Lyndon Cooper, continues to make history after he was elected as vice-president...
BASKETBALL-GBF lauds 3×3 team’s historic qualification for Commonwealth Games.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has hailed the historic achievement of its 3×3 basketball team, which has qualified for the...
BAHAMAS-IMF says the Bahamas’ economy has strengthened in recent years.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says The Bahamas' economy has strengthened in recent years, with a robust post-pandemic tourism sector as...
CARIBBEAN-Guyana strengthens relations with three European countries.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Friday said that the 15-member regional integration movement has strengthened its growing relationship with...
CARIBBEAN-Regional airlines seeking new partnership.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua-based airline, Liat Air, says it has entered into discussions with the state-owned Surinam Airways (SLM) to establish...
JAMAICA-Scholarship programme for children of Jamaican farm workers in Canada.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government, in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), has launched a scholarship programme to...
JAMAICA-Jamaica launches multi-million dollar initiative.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government has launched the Essex Valley Agro-Processing Facility and Administrative building as part of the transformation of its...
BERMUDA-Bermuda and EAU sign MOU.
DUBAI, CMC - Bermuda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in Public Finance Management with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Premier and...
CARIBBEAN-Massy Group records an increase in revenue earnings.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based regional conglomerate, Massy Group, is reporting a strong performance for the three months ending December 31,...
ST. VINCENT-OECS countries urged to comprehend the transformative impact of digital...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, has sought to underscore the...
Legacy, Love & Labor
The idea that men marry for legacy while women marry for love is uncomfortable, but discomfort often signals truth. Men are generally raised to...
BAHAMAS-Former NBA star in opposition lineup to contest general elections.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The main opposition Free National Movement (FNM) has named former National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Rick Fox as a candidate...
GUYANA-Panama to open embassy in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Guyana government says Panama has “signalled its plan to open an embassy” following high-level talks between the two countries...
GRENADA-Opposition party names candidates ahead of next general election.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The main opposition New National Party (NNP) has named nine candidates to contest the next general election, constitutionally due...
CARIBBEAN-Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the Caribbean.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) said Wednesday that cancer remains the second leading cause of death...
UNITED STATES-Jamaican wins 2026 Grammy award for ‘Best Reggae Album’.
LOS ANGELES, CMC – Jamaican recording artist Keznamdi, Sunday night, won the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, defeating fellow Jamaican artists to...
CRICKET-Henry’s Capitals down Warriorz to book spot in playoffs.
VADODARA, India, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry grabbed two key wickets as her Delhi Capitals Women defeated UP Warriorz Women by five...
CRICKET-Windies unveil Maroon tribute kit for 2026 T20 World Cup.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – With an eye on history and a nod to legendary triumphs, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has launched the official...
CARIBBEAN-ECCB is developing a new literacy strategy for ECCU member states.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says it has partnered with the United Nations Capital Development Fund...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO urges strengthening cervical cancer prevention.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has called on countries to accelerate efforts to achieve cervical cancer 2030 elimination targets...
TRINIDAD-Senate President shuts down motions of privileges against PM.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The President of the Senate, Wade Mark, ruled on Tuesday, denying two motions of privileges brought against Prime...
CARIBBEAN-GGGI and AFD sign new agreement to advance regional housing initiatives.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Seoul-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has signed a grant agreement with the Agence française de développement (AFD)...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago PM reiterates that CARICOM needs “some transformation”.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Friday, said that while the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is in “urgent...
CARIBBEAN-CDB mourns the death of its former president.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has hailed its former president, Dr William Warren Smith, as a “distinguished Caribbean citizen,...
CARIBBEAN-U.S. grants presidential permit for Puerto Rico–Dominican Republic submarine power cable.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Trump administration has approved the presidential permit required for the construction of a submarine power cable connecting Puerto Rico and...
GUYANA-Guyana remains among the most advantaged growth engines for ExxonMobil.
HOUSTON, CMC – ExxonMobil Friday said its operations in Guyana continue to deliver results never before seen in its industry and have set new...
TRINIDAD-Nine Trinidadians to participate in the US-sponsoredUS YLAI programme.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States on Friday announced that nine Trinidad and Tobago nationals had been selected to participate in...
HAITI-Councilor distances himself from plans to remove CPT president.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – One of the five persons who had earlier this year signed a resolution seeking the removal of Prime...
FOOTBALL-Leicester City snaps up Jamaican starlet winger.
LEICESTER CITY, England, CMC – Leicester City have pulled off a dramatic deadline-day coup, agreeing a deal to sign Chelsea forward Dujuan Richards for...
TRINIDAD-“Name them or withdraw it,” Panday challenges Prime Minister over senate...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The leader of the political party, Patriotic Front, Mickela Panday, is calling on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to...
ST VINCENT-Gonsalves takes oath as Member of Parliament.
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr Ralph Gonsalves took the oaths of allegiance and declaration as a Member of Parliament on Thursday...
ST. VINCENT-Government presents EC$1.9 billion fiscal package to Parliament.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday Thursday presented an EC$1.9 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37cents) fiscal package to Parliament, a two...
JAMAICA-Justice Minister urges global cooperation to lower Jamaica’s murder rate further.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has called for intensified international cooperation to dismantle transnational criminal networks, as Jamaica works towards reducing...
NFL-Haynes spearheading efforts to bring NFL training camp to the Caribbean.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidadian-born NFL Super Bowl champion Verron Haynes is planning to host a camp in his homeland of Trinidad...
ATHLETICS-Gittens Spotsville sets new national indoor long jump record.
KANSAS, United States, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago long jumper, Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, produced a record-breaking leap on her way to capturing gold at the...
FOOTBALL-Richards completes loan move to Leicester City.
LEICESTER, England, CMC – Jamaican forward Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards has finalised a move from English Premier League outfit Chelsea to second-tier Leicester City. The...
BASKETBALL-Guyana finishes behind Suriname in the Nations Cup for the second...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Guyana was defeated by hosts Suriname 86-73 on Sunday to finish in second place at the Nations Cup for the...
BODYBUILDING-Callender re-elected as Bodybuilding Federation President.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) ushered in a new term of leadership this past weekend, with incumbent President...
ANTIGUA-Antigua PM attending the world governments summit.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the three-day World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026 opening in Dubai on Tuesday...
GUYANA-Banks DIH Limited to appeal high court ruling.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Banks DIH Limited says it will appeal a High Court ruling that granted an injunction barring the company from implementing...
ST. VINCENT-Government defends allocation for repairs to PM’s official residence.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday has defended the EC$1.5 million (One EC dollar = 0,37 cents) allocated in the...
ST. KITTS-Supervisor of elections says computer system hacked.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Office of the Supervisor of Elections says the police are providing support as it investigates the unauthorised access...
HAITI-CPT urged to provide an account of its mandate.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The Port-au-Prince Bar Association (PBA), Patrick Pierre-Louis, is calling on the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) to provide an account...
BAHAMAS-PM disappointed by industrial action taken by nurses.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis says he is disappointed that public healthcare nurses have taken industrial action over issues related...
ST. LUCIA-US wants St. Lucia to ban nationals studying medicine in...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has confirmed that the United States has called on St. Lucia to stop sending...
PANAMA-Jamaica PM outlines new initiative to ensure further cooperation among Latin...
PANAMA CITY, Panama, CMC - Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, Wednesday urged Latin American and Caribbean countries to move from fragmented national initiatives to...
ST. VINCENT-Opposition leader barred from participating in finance meeting on national...
KINGSTOWN, ST. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has described as “an immature display of triumphalist” the decision of the Speaker of...
ANTIGUA-Visa curbs raise alarm over access to critical medical evacuations.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Concern has been expressed about the removal of visa-free access to the United States for Antiguans, especially those who...
JAMAICA-New initiative to help deportees reintegrate into Jamaican society.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has developed a handbook to guide deportees, involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs), and formerly incarcerated...
UNITED STATES-Haitian group condemns ICE’s ‘lethal violence’ against peaceful protesters.
SAN DIEGO, CMC – The California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has condemned what it described as “lethal violence” by United States Immigration and Customs...
HAITI-CARICOM is concerned about internal turmoil in Haiti.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Tuesday said that it has noted "with great concern" the "internal turmoil" taking place...
TRINIDAD-Top cop says police remain committed to accountability following the shooting...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Police Commissioner, Allister Guevarro, said the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) remains “committed to accountability” as controversy continues...
CARIBBEAN-Regional labour ministers meet to discuss various issues.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) labour ministers have discussed the definition and qualification criteria for aviation personnel, including expanding the professions eligible...
CARIBBEAN-Regional countries said it is possible to develop the necessary resilience...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The World Bank’s Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, said regional countries can develop the necessary resilience to face...
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