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ATHLETICS-World class track and field complex to be built in Dominica.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica is set to receive a state-of-the-art synthetic track and field complex courtesy of World Athletics. The Dominica Athletics Association...
CARIBBEAN-ECLAC warns the Caribbean is at a developmental crossroads.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, said that...
The Caribbean region is urged to overcome structural vulnerabilities that have...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development, Kennedy Swaratsingh, said Monday that some of the...
JAMAICA-Court dismisses application filed by defeated candidate.
KINGSTOWN, Jamaica, CMC – The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an application by a member of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) that...
GUYANA-Grenada opens an honorary Consulate in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Grenada has opened an honorary consulate in Guyana as the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states seek to deepen their...
CRICKET-LEAD Duffy’s five-for condemns WI to embarrassing defeat inside three days.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – Fast bowler Jacob Duffy ripped through the West Indies’ fragile batting lineup with a second consecutive five-wicket haul to...
CRICKET-UPDATE Tickner to take no further part in second Test.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – New Zealand will not have the services of Blair Tickner with either bat or ball for the remainder of...
CRICKET-Phillip feels WI still in with a chance of winning the...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – Despite New Zealand having the upper hand after day two of the second Test, West Indies pacer Anderson Phillip...
KENYA-Jamaica’s minister of water elected as new UNEA president.
Nairobi, Kenya, CMC – Jamaica’s Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda, has been elected as the new president of the United...
SURINAME-Court increases jail sentence for Dutch national convicted of murder.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – A judge has increased by 10 years the jail term of a 42-year-old Dutchman, who was found guilty of raping...
GUYANA-Bank warns of fraudulent online questionnaire.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited Friday warned people to be aware of a fraudulent online post and questionnaire falsely claiming to...
CARIBBEAN-WFP calls for greater investment in preparedness to build resilience.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The World Food Programme (WFP) says more than a month after Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean, devastated communities still...
JAMAICA-Jamaica records a significant decline in murders.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -Jamaica is recording a decrease of more than 42 per cent in murders so far this year, according to the latest...
ANTIGUA-New study to assess the impact of yachting on Antigua and...
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Yachting and Marine Association (ABYMA) has launched an economic impact study designed to assess the...
BAHAMAS-Central bank holds public consultation on modernising the Bahamas payments ecosystem.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBB) says it has embarked on a public consultation regarding the proposed legislative and...
ANTIGUA-Cuban diplomat says seizure of oil tanker is not in compliance...
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The Cuban Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Sergio Martinez, says this week's seizure of an oil tanker off the...
CARIBBEAN-LAC urged to boost economic relations with India.
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC - Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries are being urged to strengthen and expand economic and cooperative relations with India to...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries urged to provide more funding for the health sector.
WASHINGTON, CMC - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen public investment and financial...
ST. Lucia’s government welcomes the new IMF report.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC -Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has welcomed the latest statement by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the St. Lucia...
CAYMAN ISLANDS-Two cruise passengers robbed, probe underway.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Two visiting cruise passengers were robbed in separate assaults along Seven Mile Beach in broad daylight earlier this...
SPORTS-Suriname edges out hosts to claim 2025 Inter-Guiana Games crown.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The 2025 Inter-Guiana Games (IGG) concluded on a thrilling note Sunday evening, with Suriname dethroning the host nation to seize...
CRICKET-Barbados and Jamaica strike gold in Lima.
LIMA, Peru, CMC – The cricket finals at the 2025 Bolivarian Games in Lima, Peru, delivered some high-octane action as Barbados and Jamaica emerged...
BOXING-Saint Lucian teen makes boxing history in Dubai.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – In a landmark moment for Saint Lucian sport, 19-year-old John Didier delivered a dominant and historic performance at...
CRICKET-PREVIEW Chase believes Windies’ performance in first Test gives them the...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies Test captain, Roston Chase, is of the view that his side is heading into the second Test...
CRICKET-LEAD Tickner, Rae trigger collapse to put WI on the backfoot.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – The West Indies’ batters wasted a perfect opportunity to stamp their authority in the second Test, as New Zealand’s...
SUNRISE AIRWAYS SETS INTRODUCTORY FARE SALE ON NEW FORT LAUDERDALE FLIGHTS
NEW FORT LAUDERDALE FLIGHTS
One-way fares connecting Fort Lauderdale and Cap-Haïtien start at US$299
CAP-HAÏTIEN, Haiti – Sunrise Airways (IATA: S6, ICAO: KSZ) is celebrating the launch...
TRINIDAD-Government passes legislation providing for increased fines and taxes.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday night used its significant majority in the Parliament to pass legislation that...
UNITED STATES-Congressional Black Caucus strongly condemns Trump’s termination of TPS for...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the United States on Friday joined in strongly condemning the Trump administration’s decision to terminate...
GUYANA-Miners urged to boost gold declarations and sell only to licensed...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has issued a renewed call for miners nationwide to ramp up gold declarations...
JAMAICA-Government urged to remember people with disabilities during recovery effort.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Opposition Senator Professor Floyd Morris has called on the government and key stakeholders to ensure that persons with disabilities are...
JAMAICA-Royal Ethiopian trust supports Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Royal Ethiopian Trust has donated US $5,000 to support the country’s Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The disclosure was made...
ST. VINCENT-AIA assures the airport is safe for flight operations.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -Argyle International Airport Inc (AIA) is seeking to reassure passengers that “all appropriate measures” have been put in place to...
CARIBBEAN-Guyana and Belize to satisfy CARICOM’s demand for refined sugar.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh says two sugar refineries under construction in Belize and Guyana are poised to satisfy...
BELIZE-Former agriculture ministers seek to set the record straight regarding their...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Nearly a month after he surprisingly resigned from the government of Prime Minister John Briceño, the former agriculture minister José Abelardo...
SURINAME-PETRONAS completes drilling of Caiman-1 Well in Block 52.
ARAMRIBO, Suriname, CMC -PETRONAS Suriname, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s national oil company, has completed drilling of the Caiman-1 exploration well in Block 52 offshore...
BERMUDA-Bermuda’s economy registered a strong performance last year.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermuda’s economy demonstrated strong economic performance last year, growing by 1.9 per cent in real terms to reach US$7.1 billion,...
BAHAMAS-Government defends migrants legislation.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Philip Davis has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defending The Bahamas’ borders, safeguarding national sovereignty, and dismantling transnational...
JAMAICA-Stakeholders urged to prioritise play for children in post-hurricane recovery efforts.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A child expert is urging the authorities to note the importance of play as an essential intervention in supporting the...
Barbados appoints its first humanrights commissioner.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados has appointed the former president of the Senate, Kerryann Ifill, as the country’s first Human Rights Commissioner (HRC). Her...
ST. VINCENT-PM urges ministers not to neglect constituents
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday has warned members of his newly formed Cabinet against neglecting their constituents while focused...
GRENADA-Government issues warning to contractors who violate agreements.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell Friday warned local contractors that they could face the termination of their government contracts if...
GUYANA-Guyana to sign energy agreement with Ghana-based company.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, said Friday that the Ghana-based Cybele Energy Ltd will next week sign an agreement to...
GUYANA-Guyana launches first digital school.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana Friday launched its first-ever digital school, with President Irfaan Ali stating that the country must move from a resource-based...
ST. LUCIA-Pierre was sworn into office, promising to continue the policies...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Phillip Joseph Pierre was sworn in Friday as St. Lucia’s 12th prime minister since the island attained political independence...
JAMAICA-PM Holness thanks China for sending hospital ship.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Friday, extended his “sincere thanks’ to China for providing a hospital ship as Jamaica continues to...
CRICKET-Shallow says he will not seek re-election in 2028
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr Kishore Shallow, has announced that he will not seek a third term...
CRICKET-LEAD Hope, Greaves consolidate to give WI outside chance of victory.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – A fighting, unbeaten century from Shai Hope, coupled with Justin Greaves’ stellar half-century, has put West Indies in a...
CRICKET-LEAD Heroics by Greaves, Roach earn Windies historic draw against Kiwis.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – Led by herculean efforts from Justin Greaves and Kemar Roach, the West Indies produced one of the best-ever batting...
CRICKET-Undefeated Barbados Men and T&T Women qualify for final.
LIMA, Peru, CMC – Barbados Men and Trinidad and Tobago Women won all of their preliminary matches to book their spots in their respective...
FOOTBALL-Shaw’s brace carries Man City past Leicester in WSL.
LEICESTER, England, CMC – Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw netted a brace and also provided an assist in Manchester City's dominant 3-0 win over Leicester City...
Love Has a Color
Love Has a Color
(The Elephant in the Room)
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not...
“Hope on Lenox Avenue”
Javier had lived in Harlem for six months, working long shifts washing dishes in a busy restaurant on Lenox Avenue. He came from Honduras...
GRENADA-Fishermen face a maximum EC$100,000 fine under new fisheries regulations.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Fishermen and other stakeholders who violate the new fisheries regulations could face maximum fines of EC$100,000 (One EC dollar...
ANTIGUA-Government to launch portal next year showing all government contracts.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government will next year launch a public "citizens' portal" where all government purchases...
JAMAICA-NIA principal director resigns.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The National Integrity Action (NIA) confirmed on Monday that its principal director, Danielle Archer, has resigned from the country’s leading...
BAHAMAS-PM Davis warns of a “crisis” among men in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip Davis is warning of a “crisis among males” in the country, saying he wants a Bahamas where...
CARIBBEAN-Regional financial stakeholders discuss efforts to modernise the CARICOM financial sector.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Trinidad, CMC – Caribbean financial stakeholders have concluded a two-day forum here discussing efforts to modernise the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) financial sector...
JAMAICA-Wheatley says Jamaica is “building forward” in the aftermath of Hurricane...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Wheatley, says the Jamaican government is focused on...
TRINIDAD-Concerns over the sudden removal of the EXIMBank chief executive officer
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The business community is awaiting the next move by the authorities after the weekend dismissal of the chief...
TeamCare Medical Celebrates Grand Opening of New Primary Care Facility in...
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New Primary Care Facility in Crown Heights
“Personalized Care in Your Neighborhood
Brooklyn, NY. Excitement filled the air as TeamCare...
GRENADA-PM recommends legislation to deal with social media abuse.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, on Wednesday, urged Caribbean countries to enact legislation to address the negative impact of social...
CARIBBEAN-Passing the test: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s resilience.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has come to a close, bringing the collective exhale that sometimes follows.
Hurricane Melissa tore through...
GRENADA-CARICOM SG highlights connectivity as cornerstone of regional progress.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, says connectivity remains critical for the region’s development, noting that it is...
TRINIDAD-CAL to discontinue flights to some Caribbean destinations.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The state-owned national carrier, Caribbean Airlines (CAL), says it will discontinue services on several regional routes as part...
TRINIDAD-Man charged after threatening to kill opposition legislator.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC-Police say a 48-year-old man has been charged after he threatened to kill former foreign affairs minister Dr. AmeryBrowne and...
ST. LUCIA-Chastanet says general election defeat is not the end.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The leader of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Allen Chastanet, said Tuesday that the defeat of the...
BAHAMAS-Central Bank says the Bahamian economy maintained a “moderate” pace in...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas economy maintained its “moderated pace of growth” in October, relative to the same period last year, with economic...
ST. KITTS-Widespread condemnation of the video circulating on social media
BASSETRRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Police have launched an investigation into the circulation of a video on social media describing the contents as “absolutely...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua hosting regional conference on nuclear material inventory.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda is hosting a weeklong regional conference aimed at strengthening nuclear material inventory reporting under the modified...
GRENADA-Union claims government wants to renegotiate salary increases for workers.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC - The Public Workers Union (PWU) says the government has so far this year failed to honour an agreement reached...
ST. LUCIA-Prime Minister Pierre to be sworn in on Friday.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre will be sworn in as head of the government for a second consecutive five-year...
CRICKET-Shallow to continue leading CWI while serving as Minister of Tourism...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Dr Kishore Shallow will not relinquish his role as President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), despite being named...
CRICKET-LEAD Hope, Greaves consolidate to give WI outside chance of victory.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – A fighting, unbeaten century from Shai Hope, coupled with Justin Greaves’ stellar half-century, has put West Indies in a...
FOOTBALL-Mount Pleasant reigns supreme in CONCACAF Caribbean Cup.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A 2-2 draw with Universidad O&M FC was enough to help Mount Pleasant FA capture their first-ever CONCACAF Caribbean Cup...
BASKETBALL-Jamaica, T&T fail to medal at AmeriCup qualifiers.
LEON, Mexico, CMC – Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago finished ninth and 10th, respectively, when the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup concluded here over the...
FOOTBALL-T&T impress in five-star display in Barbados.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Women’s National Team kicked off their 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers campaign in emphatic fashion, delivering a commanding...
BASKETBALL-Jamaica storms San Juan, completes historic sweep of Puerto Rico.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, CMC – Any doubt about Jamaica’s arrival as a serious force in the FIBA Americas Qualifiers was emphatically erased here...
GUYANA-Government defends socio-economic policies.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it will continue to implement prudent socio-economic policies in an unpredictable world economic environment, as it...
BELIZE-Belize discussing alcohol-related harm at national symposium.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize, which is among the countries in the Americas with the highest alcohol consumption, is staging a one-day multi-sectoral initiative...
BERMUDA-Government extends moratorium on specific categories of work permits.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda government says it has extended by three months the moratorium on “closed job categories” ranging from administrative assistant...
BAHAMAS-IDB is providing funding to prevent flooding in key areas of...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has approved a US$80 million loan to enhance the resilience and sustainability of transport...
DOMINICA-Division within opposition party over annual leadership elections.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Former president of the main opposition United Workers Party (UWP), Lennox Linton, says the party remains confident that its annual...
HAITI-US praises Kenya’s role in Haiti and urges greater support to...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States has praised the “extraordinary” role being played by Kenya in “trying to help stabilise Haiti,” where criminal gangs...
Suriname to host international oil and gas conference next year.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Oil, Gas and Environment Minister, Patrick Bruning, says Suriname is facing a historic economic transformation as the country's offshore oil...
CMCFeature-The UN is fading-We should worry.
WASHINGTON, CMC - The United Nations is being quietly starved. This month in New York, the Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned the General Assembly's budget...
BELIZE-Pastor dies on the way to son’s wedding.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Police say they are investigating the cause of an accident that led to the death of a 53-year-old pastor who was...
BELIZE-Belize elects first woman to head major political party.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC - Tracy Taegar-Panton has been sworn in as the first woman to lead the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), as...
HAITI-Haiti moves closer to staging fresh elections.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Haiti moved towards holding presidential elections since 2016, after the country’s transitional government adopted the long-awaited electoral law...
GRENADA-Grenada says economic performance is “remarkable.”
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall says Grenada’s economic performance this year is “nothing short of remarkable,” estimating that real gross...
Gun-Toting Police vs. Unarmed Policing: What Kind of Security Do Caribbean...
In the Caribbean, the debate over whether police officers should carry guns at all times has grown louder as violent crime pushes communities into...
SURINAME-Dutch King again seeks forgiveness for his country’s slavery past.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -King Willem-Alexander Monday night called on Suriname to forgive the Netherlands for its history of slavery in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community...
ST. LUCIA-Prime Minister Pierre is overjoyed at the general election victory.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – They forgot to inform the voters in St. Lucia that the code is yellow in the Caribbean. So on...
Suriname and the Netherlands look towards closer collaboration.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - President Jennifer Greeling-Simons, Monday, said that the three-day state visit of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands provides...
JAMAICA-Police warn of scam targeting motorists.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) issued an “urgent advisory” to the public on Monday regarding what it described as a...
GRENADA-Government presents EC$1.9 billion budget to Parliament.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenadian government, Monday, presented an EC$1.9 billion (One EC dollar = 0.37 cents) budget to Parliament, saying the...
ST.LUCIA-St. Lucia is voting for a new government.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Representatives of three political parties and eight independents are on Monday seeking the vote of an estimated 180,000 voters,...
GUYANA-Police officer placed under “close arrest” as authorities probe video.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana police say they have placed “under close arrest” one of their colleagues after law enforcement authorities had “taken...
CARIBBEAN-Guyana to host AHRC next year.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has launched the 70th Annual Health Research Conference (AHRC), to be held in...
SURINAME-King Willem Alexander arrives for a day state visit.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands arrived here on a three-day state visit, during which officials here are signaling efforts to...
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GUYANA-Government says E-ID information will be protected by legislation.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government has sought to reassure citizens that their data will be protected when the Electronic Identification (E-ID) programme...
HAITI-OAS Secretary General leading delegation to Haiti.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin, is winding up his first...
SURINAME-Senior official at state-owned company remanded into custody.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – A director at the state-owned Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI) has been remanded into custody on suspicion of financial malfeasance,...
CARIBBEAN-Research finds a significant number of Caribbean people in support of...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Repair Campaign, a movement for reparatory justice in the Caribbean, says a significant number of Caribbean people believe the...
TRINIDAD-Opposition Leader calls on PM to give details surrounding installation of...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Leader of the prominent opposition People's National Movement (PNM), Pennelope Beckles, on Wednesday repeated a call for...
GUYANA-Guyana, UK sign agreement to enhance forest governance, sustainable development.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom to establish a strengthened framework for cooperation under...
GUYANA-Persons living with disabilities to benefit from cash grant.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - President Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, announced a one-off GUY$50,000 (One Guyana dollar = 0.004 cents) cash grant to persons living...
St. Lucians vote for a new government on Monday.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC -St. Lucians go to the polls on Monday to elect a new government, with the leaders of the two main...
St. Vincent-Taiwan welcomes the election outcome in St Vincent and the...
TAIPEI, CMC – The government of Taiwan has extended its congratulations to the incoming leadership of the New Democratic Party in St Vincent and...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries call for strengthening of data governance and administration in...
SANTIAGO, CMC – Caribbean countries have joined their Latin American counterparts in calling for strengthening data governance and administration in national statistical systems through...
GUYANA-Guyana’s airspace is open despite Venezuela’s closure.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Director-General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Retired Lt. Col. Egbert Field, says Guyana’s airspace is open despite United...
St. Kitts-Nevis Premier says there will be no new taxes in...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, has reassured residents that no new taxes will be introduced in the upcoming...
ST VINCENT-OAS Ambassador hails Gonsalves as “Intellectual Giant” despite election loss.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the Organisation of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders, says the electoral defeat of former St....
Barbados installs its second president during Independence Day parade.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The second president of Barbados, Jeffrey Bostic, was sworn in early Sunday during the 59th anniversary of Independence and the...
A Community at the Crossroads: Caribbean Immigrants Confront Systemic Barriers in...
The Caribbean-American community in New York stands at a defining moment, as long-standing systemic issues continue to shape the lived experiences of thousands of...
CRICKET-Pollard, Narine play minor roles as Bulls capture maiden title.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Tim David produced a stunning display of power hitting. At the same time, West Indians Rovman Powell...
FOOTBALL-Caribbean Cup glory on the line in Kingston showdown.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC– The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup, as Jamaica’s Mount Pleasant FA and the...
CRICKET-Guyana, Barbados to launch groundbreaking U-13 cricket series
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – In a move set to reshape the future of West Indies cricket, the boards of Guyana and Barbados have signed...
CRICKET-Garner receives Order of Freedom of Barbados.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – In a fitting tribute to a colossal figure in the world of cricket, legendary West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner...
BAHAMAS-BMLP says all legal disputes have been settled with CCA
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – BML Properties Ltd. (BMLP) says it has reached a “comprehensive agreement” with several stakeholders, including China Construction America (CCA), a...
ST. VINCENT-Vincentians voting to elect a new government.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – More than 103,000 voters are going to the 250 polling stations here on Thursday to elect a new government...
TRINIDAD-Parliament gives green light to stand your ground legislation.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has welcomed the passage of the stand your ground legislation, even as opposition legislators...
GUYANA-Guyana launches workplace national gender equality and empowerment seal.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has become the first Caribbean country to launch a National Gender Equality and Empowerment Seal, which it says aims...
TRINIDAD-PM accused the opposition party of having links with the “drug...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Monday, accused the prominent opposition People's National Movement (PNM) of being financed...
UNITED STATES-US legislators vow to conduct ‘vigorous oversight’ of military strikes...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Top Republican and Democratic legislators on the United States Senate Armed Services Committee have vowed to conduct “vigorous oversight” after United...
JAMAICA-Deputy Prime Minister undergoes “elective medical procedure”.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Monday, confirmed that National Security and Peace Minister, Dr Horace Chang, is "recovering" after undergoing an...
ST. LUCIA-PM confident, Opposition leader encouraged by turnout
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre said he remains “confident” that his St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) will be returned...
ST. VINCENT-Cabinet is likely to be sworn into office on Tuesday.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says he expects to name his cabinet on Tuesday, following last week's general election in...
BAHAMAS-Prime Minister Davis travels to London at the invitation of King...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip Davis is in the United Kingdom on Monday, attending a high-level briefing hosted by the Sustainable Markets...
CARIBBEAN-UNAIDS urges the Caribbean to overcome disruption to transform the AIDS...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -UNAIDS Monday reaffirmed its commitment to working with governments, civil society, and people living with and most affected by HIV in...
SURINAME-Staatsolie initiates a seismic study in shallow offshore waters.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The state-owned oil and gas company, Staatsolie, says it has started seismic research in the shallow offshore area off the...
JAMAICA-Jamaica secures multi-billion-dollar aid package.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Jamaica has secured a comprehensive package of up to US$6.7 billion over three years to strengthen the country’s recovery and reconstruction...
In the Heart of the Islands
In a small Caribbean village perched between the sea and the mountains, the church bell rang every Sunday before sunrise. Its bronze voice drifted...
ANTIGUA-Prime Minister seeks US$10 million in damages in lawsuit over sale...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne is seeking US$10 million in damages over allegations made by a US-based attorney regarding the...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean central banks to implement CAPSS pilot project
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Central Bank Governors have agreed to move beyond the proof-of-concept stage of the CARICOM Payment and Settlement...
CARIBBEAN-CDB President urges greater collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean.
RABAT, Morocco, CMC – President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, says Africa and the Caribbean stand at a “similar crossroads”...
TRINIDAD-Government table stands your ground legislation.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government, on Wednesday, defended its decision to pilot legislation allowing for homeowners to protect...
TRINIDAD-US says foreign governments play no role regarding the denial or...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States government Tuesday said that no foreign government is involved in decisions regarding the issuance or...
CRICKET-Henry fetches US$150 000 in first round of auction.
NEW DELHI, India, CMC – West Indies Women’s explosive all-rounder Chinelle Henry was bought by the Delhi Capitals for US$150,000 during the first round...
SQUASH-Cumberbatch, Best cop individual titles at CASA Championships.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Barbadian duo of Khamal Cumberbatch and Maegan Best took home the men's and women's individual titles, respectively, when the...
CRICKET-LEAD Pride, Force, Volcanoes in fight for Super50 Cup finals berth.
PORT OF SPAIN, CMC – With just one more preliminary round remaining in the CG United Super50 Cup, the Barbados Pride, Trinidad and Tobago...
CRICKET-West Indies given a favourable draw for T20 World Cup.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – The West Indies will fancy their chances of advancing to the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s...
CRICKET-LEAD Dawkins, Mohammed carry England to victory to keep series alive.
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Openers Ben Dawkins and Issac Mohammed both hit counter-attacking half-centuries to lead England Under-19s to an exciting two-wicket win...
HAITI-Jean denies any links to criminal gangs in Haiti.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Fritz Alphonse Jean, a member of the Presidential Transitional Council (TPC), has confirmed that he is the unnamed Haitian government...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO warns that avian influenza A(H5N1) continues to circulate in the...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says avian influenza A(H5N1) continues to circulate in the Americas, with new outbreaks in birds...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM commemorates 16 days of activism.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, said Tuesday that the regional integration grouping stands in “solidarity” with the...
SURINAME-CARICOM and Guyana congratulate Suriname on the 50th anniversary of independence.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Tuesday, congratulated Suriname on its 50th anniversary of political independence from the Netherlands.
To commemorate...
CARIBBEAN-OECS in new housing initiative for the sub-region
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says it has initiated discussions with two financial institutions...
JAMAICA-Jamaica’s economy grew by nearly five per cent during the period...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Tuesday said that the local economy grew by an estimated 4.6 per cent during...
CARIBBEAN-OAS Secretary General calls for the hemisphere to remain a zone...
WASHINGTON, CMC - The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, on Tuesday called on Venezuela and the United States...
GUYANA-President Ali congratulates St Vincent’s newly elected Prime Minister.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Friday congratulated the newly elected Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Godwin...
JAMAICA-Health minister says no need to panic as Jamaica deals with...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government Thursday sought to reassure the public and potential visitors to the island that there is no need...
ST. VINCENT-Friday leads the NDP to an overwhelming victory in the...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The New Democratic Party (NDP) stormed to an almost total landslide victory in Thursday's general election, with preliminary results...
JAMAICA-Ruling party congratulates St Vincent’s Prime Minister-elect.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has extended congratulations to Dr Godwin Friday and the New Democratic Party (NDP) on...
JAMAICA-Jamaica has welcomed over 30,000 cruise visitors since Hurricane Melissa.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica has welcomed 32,000 cruise visitors since the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
Speaking...
GUYANA-Guyana sends more emergency relief supplies to Jamaica.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has dispatched its second tranche of emergency relief supplies to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The...
TRINIDAD-US assisting with radar surveillance upgrades in Tobago – Prime Minister.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has confirmed that the United States is installing a new radar system in Tobago...
ST. VINCENT-Friday leads NDP to victory in the general election.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Dr. Godwin Friday, on Thursday ended 25 years of being in...
CARIBBEAN-CPSO welcomes the removal of US tariffs on key CARICOM exports.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it welcomes the decision of the United States to remove tariffs on key Caribbean...
JAMAICA-Global partnerships essential to recovery of SIDS.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that global partnerships will be essential to the recovery of Small Island Developing...
CARICOM leaders meet to discuss the finances of the integration movement.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders meet later on Monday to discuss the finances of the regional integration movement, reviewing last year's...
JAMAICA-CXC extends examination timetable for Jamaica.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica. Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean legislators in NY rally community for Jamaica relief.
NEW YORK, CMC – In what has been described as a powerful display of unity, service, and Caribbean pride, Caribbean legislators in New York...
GUYANA-UNDP hails recent election as a defining moment in history.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hailed the 2025 General and Regional Elections as a defining moment in Guyana's...
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GUYANA–Government to issue cease and desist orders for gold mining operations...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Government of Guyana is preparing to take its most decisive enforcement action yet against gold smuggling and illegal mining,...
CARIBBEAN-New partnership agreement between interCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A new partnership agreement has been signed between interCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic, a move that will enable travellers to...
ST LUCIA-Former Ambassador of Guyana, Riyad Insanally, to lead OAS Electoral...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) says its Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin has appointed former Ambassador of Guyana to the...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM trade and economic ministers meet in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, says the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa when it passed through the...
ANTIGUA-Government defends embattled housing and works Minister.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -The Director-General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice Merchant, says any attack on the Housing and Works Minister...
GUYANA-President Ali disappointed with court ruling.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -President Irfaan Ali says a recent High Court ruling has the potential to derail the work of the Guyana Revenue Authority...
TRINIDAD-Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar warns CARICOM leaders not to meddle in the...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, says “it is only a matter of time before CARICOM implodes,”...
BERMUDA-Premier Burt is attending meetings in the United Kingdom.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC -Premier David Burt is promising to make a statement to Parliament “on any commitments made” during the annual meeting of United...
ST. KITTS-Chamber has concerns over SSZ legislation.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce is suggesting that the Government repeal the Special Sustainability Zones Authorization...
JAMAICA-NHT is offering support to mortgagors impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The National Housing Trust (NHT) says contributors and mortgagors who remain unsure of how to begin their recovery journey after...
MOROCCO-Antigua PM attending MEDays Forum.
TANGIER, Morocco, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne is attending the three-day MEDays Forum, which provides a platform for emerging and...
Barbados to make changes to the election of a Speaker.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government is moving to have the Speaker of the Parliament be elected from outside the chamber. Prime Minister...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean statisticians meeting in Chile.
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC - The executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, says the region...
GUYANA-Government says local content to expand, modernise public services from next...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says effective from January next year, it will introduce a new structured timeline for reviewing and approving...
HORSE RACING-Saffie romps to 14th straight title at Gulfstream Park.
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, CMC – Saffie Joseph Jr extended his impressive winning streak at Gulfstream Park by capturing his 14th consecutive championship meet title...
UNITED STATES-Haitian American Congresswoman charged with millions in FEMA funds.
MIAMI, CMC – Haitian-American Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on Wednesday on federal charges accusing her of stealing US$5 million in disaster relief funds,...
JAMAICA-Release of updated voters’ list delayed.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) has pushed back the release of the upcoming voters’ list from November 30, 2025, to...
BASKETBALL-GBF names 3×3 squad to compete in AmeriCup
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GFF) has named a four-person squad to take part in the upcoming 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup.
The...
ANTIGUA-Works Minister rejects calls for resignation.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Minister of Works Maria Browne has rejected calls for her resignation as public pressure builds for an independent probe...
ST. VINCENT-Gonsalves accuses the ruling party’s financiers in Trinidad of involvement...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has accused financiers of the ruling United National Congress...
GRENADA-Foreign Affairs Minister says unemployment is 7.5%.
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada's Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall says the country's unemployment rate has hit a historical single-digit figure and claims...
CRICKET-Lawes spins West Indies to commanding 3-1 series lead over England.
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – A devastating spell of calculated spin bowling from Vitel Lawes helped to propel the West Indies Under-19s to a...
GUYANA-Guyanese cardiologist issues warning to men.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Presidential Health Advisor, Dr. Mahendra Carpen, is urging Guyanese men to pay closer attention to their health, stating that in...
UNITED STATES-NY Attorney General, Caribbean immigration advocates hail dismissal of Trump’s...
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Caribbean immigration advocates here have welcomed a United States federal judge’s dismissal of...
ST LUCIA- Derek Walcott Library added to the UNESCO World Register.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Derek Walcott Library at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO Memory...
ANTIGUA-Governor General outlines new priorities for economic growth in Throne Speech.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams, delivered the Throne Speech on Thursday, outlining the Government’s achievements over...
JAMAICA- National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority to oversee national rebuilding efforts.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Government of Jamaica has announced plans to establish a National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA) to lead, coordinate, fast-track,...
FOOTBALL-Shaw returns to lead Reggae Girlz in World Cup qualifier.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – In a significant boost for Jamaica’s World Cup hopes, star striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has been recalled to the Reggae...
CRICKET-Williamson returns as Black Caps name squad for Windies Test opener.
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC– Veteran batsman Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand’s 14-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies...
CRICKET-LEAD Pride smoke Volcanoes to record second straight win.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Off spinner Kemar Smith and Kraigg Brathwaite played significant roles as Barbados Pride cruised to a seven-wicket win...
CRICKET-Shallow may have to resign if he becomes MP, says Perreira.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Retired cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, believes that Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Dr Kishore Shallow might have to step...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean American congresswoman votes to release Epstein Files.
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, says she voted in support of the United States House of Representatives seeking the...
CARIBBEAN-New initiative to boost women and youth participation in agriculture.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICO) Secretariat Tuesday announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening food security and...
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