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He stares at me
Deep down into the messy parts of me
Into the shadowed crooked parts of me
His eyes trace me, and...
CARIBBEAN-Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of State, Marco...
JAMAICA–Police charge a man recently deported from The Bahamas.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A man who was recently deported from the Bahamas has been charged by police in connection with a 2016 gun...
ANTIGUA–Government considering stricter measures for lost passports.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The government of Antigua and Barbuda is considering stricter measures following a sharp increase in reports of lost passports.
According...
CARIBBEAN-ST. Vincent PM wants CARICOM to quicken the pace of regional...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Godwin Friday, Tuesday night, urged regional leaders to quicken the pace...
CARIBBEAN-Regional leaders to meet with US Secretary of State.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders were gearing up on Wednesday for talks with United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio,...
CARIBBEAN-Fifteen youth leaders named to 2026 UN Advisory Group for Barbados...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -Fifteen youth leaders from across the Eastern Caribbean have been appointed to the 2026 UN Youth Advisory Group (YAG), reaffirming the...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM chair makes a plea on behalf of Haiti.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, Dr. Terrance Drew, Tuesday night urged support for Cuba as the country...
CARIBBEAN-Jamaica PM says CARICOM is not a political union.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has underscored the fact that despite being part of the 15-member regional integration grouping,...
CARIBBEAN-Trinidad and Tobago PM tells regional countries, “who vex loss”.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister told regional leaders on Tuesday, "who vex loss" as she reiterated her full support...
Barbados tables multi-billion-dollar budget with a primary surplus and higher spending...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC The Government on Tuesday laid its 2026–2027 Budget in Parliament, outlining projected revenue and expenditure for the upcoming financial year and...
TRINIDAD-Protected Ocelot shot, probe launched.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an investigation after a protected ocelot was found shot and wounded in...
CYCLING-Paul powers to keirin gold as Campbell adds bronze for four-medal...
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul produced a flawless ride in the men’s keirin final on Thursday to secure the country’s...
FOOTBALL-Busby confident of leading Reggae Girlz to World Cup.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Head coach of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, Hubert Busby, is optimistic about his side’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA...
CARIBBEAN-US Secretary of State to participate in CARICOM Heads of Government...
WASHINGTON, CMC United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of...
BELIZE-Government issues travel advisory in the wake of the killing of...
BELMOPN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government is urging all of its nationals resident in or transiting Mexico to exercise a high degree of...
JAMAICA-Opposition calls on INDECOM to investigate murder.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Leader of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, is calling on the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM)...
UNITED STATES-Trinidadian sentenced to nearly five years for firearms smuggling conspiracy.
MIAMI, CMC – A 36-year-old man from Trinidad and Tobago has been sentenced to four years and nine months in a federal prison for...
CMCFeature-No One Is Coming To Save Us: The Caribbean’s Reckoning.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - The last 12 months have been an education, not in what we hoped, but in what we should have...
JAMAICA-Prime Minister announces formal establishment of Ministry of Defence.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the formal establishment of a Ministry of Defence to boost Jamaica’s disaster response...
What a beauty
On the edge of a small coastal town, there was a bench that faced the sea. Every morning, an older woman named Elia sat...
CARIBBEAN- Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority to host 49th council meeting.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Telecommunications ministers from five Eastern Caribbean states will convene here on Friday for the 49th meeting of the Council...
GUYANA-ExxonMobil launches multi-million dollar science, math initiative for Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A 10-year, multi-million-dollar Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM) initiative that would see the roll-out of several projects and programmes for...
SURINAME-SZF general director suspended amid probe.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The General Director of the State Health Insurance Fund (SZF), Rudrakanth Oemraw, has been suspended from his duties four days...
CMCFeature-No One Is Coming to Save Us – Which Is Why...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC -Professor Justin Robinson of UWI Five Isles has issued a courageous clarion call in his widely circulated article “No One...
The Report Finds Black Families in BBrooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens...
NEW BLACK INSTITUTE REPORT EXPOSES 'INVISIBLE TAX' ON BLACK NEW YORKERS, LEADING TO FAMILIES PAYING MORE FOR CAR INSURANCE BASED ON ZIP CODE, NOT...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-BVI remains under enhanced monitoring by the EU.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The British Virgin Islands will remain under enhanced monitoring by the European Union after the bloc opted not...
DOMINICA–Prime Minister welcomes resumption of voter registration, raises concerns over year...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC — The government of Dominica has welcomed the Electoral Commission’s decision to resume voter registration on March 9, while sharply criticizing...
SURINAME-Suriname President to attend first CARICOM summit.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons left here on Sunday to attend the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit in St. Kitts and Nevis, which...
UNITED STATES-NY Attorney General pleased with new court ruling.
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James has won a second court order preventing the Donald Trump administration from carrying out...
GUYANA-Former education minister dies.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Former education minister, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, died Monday at the Georgetown Hospital after a prolonged period of illness. He was...
St. Vincent is closely monitoring the Nipah virus.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines says it is closely monitoring reports of Nipah Virus (NiV) cases globally, even as...
SURINAME-New initiative to increaseaccess to financing.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname has launched a new financial initiative bringing together all commercial banks in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country for...
ST. KITTS-PM underscores the importance of a healthy nation.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC - Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has underscored the importance of the health sector to the socio-economic development of the...
GUYANA-Guyana observes its 56th anniversary as a republic.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana is observing its 56th anniversary as a republic on Monday, with President Irfaan Ali saying that national security is...
CRICKET-Rowe: West Indies can lift T20 World Cup title
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Former West Indies cricketer Lawrence Rowe strongly believes the regional side has the potential to win the 2026 ICC Men's...
SURINAME-Suriname prepares to ratify the UN Convention for the Protection of...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname says it is moving towards ratifying and implementing the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ),...
GRENADA-Grenada launches new housing initiative.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC -The Grenadian government has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s housing sector through resilient and sustainable solutions.
The...
TRINIDAD-Defence minister questions public right to know of foreign military presence...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Defence Minister Wayne Sturge is questioning whether it would be in the public interest to know whether or...
BOBSLEIGH-Jamaica’s duo shows fight but falls short of the Olympic final...
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, CMC-The two-person bobsleigh team of Shane Pitter and Junior Harris delivered their best performance of the competition on Tuesday. Still, it...
SPORTS-Alfred and Auguste headline Saint Lucia National Sports Awards
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia, CMC – Saint Lucia’s finest sporting talents were celebrated in style over the weekend as the 44th National Sports Awards...
JAMAICA-Eight man contingent from Cayman Islands assisting in humanitarian relief.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – An eight-man contingent from the Cayman Islands Regiment is now on the island, joining regiments from Bermuda and the Turks...
WINTER OLYMPICS-Alleyne, the first male T&T skier to compete at the...
MILAN, Italy, CMC – Nikhil Alleyne created history on Saturday when he became the first male skier to represent Trinidad and Tobago on the...
NETBALL-Leeds Rhinos Netball turn to Jamaican star Gordon to fill Mvulu...
LEEDS, England, CMC – Leeds Rhinos Netball have moved swiftly to secure Jamaican international shooter Simone Gordon as the replacement for departing Malawi star...
BASKETBALL-Guyana to host Grenada in March series
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Local basketball fans are in for a treat this March as the Guyana national senior men’s team is set to...
CMCFeature-If US Secretary Rubio attends CARICOM Summit, Let It Mark a...
WASHINGTON, CMC -If U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accepts the invitation to attend the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in St Kitts and...
ST. VINCENT-St. Vincent authorities confirm a missile strike on a vessel...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -The Commander of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard Service, Deon Henry, said Thursday that the authorities here...
CARIBBEAN-Former Caribbean leaders urge the United States to end actions against...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Eight former heads of Caribbean countries are urging the Trump administration in the United States to rescind what they describe...
ST. Vincent PM says no official information has been received as...
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC -Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday Thursday said that the recent United States military action against alleged illegal drug traffickers in...
ANTIGUA-Police urge heightened security measures to reduce break-ins across Antigua and...
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Feb.- The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is urging residents and business owners to tighten security measures, warning that...
GUYANA-UNICEF and the Canadian Government hand over maternal health equipment to...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Canada have handed over a second batch of anthropometric and...
JAMAICA-Police probe drug smuggling attempts at courier companies.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The head of the Firearm and Narcotics Investigation (FNID) within the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Patrae Rowe, has disclosed...
ST. VINCENT-Opposition leader threatens lawsuit against radio station and its owner.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says he intends to take legal action against a local radio station and its...
ATHLETICS-Alfred breaks 14-year-old meet record with world-leading 60m time.
ARKANSAS, United States, CMC – Julien Alfred continued her impressive buildup to next month’s World Indoor Championships with another impressive performance, this time at...
GUYANA-Guyanese man remanded pending extradition to the U.S. for fraud charges.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A Guyanese national, Ronley Floyd Bynoe, who appeared on Thursday, was remanded in custody pending his extradition to the United...
FOOTBALL-Mexico edges T&T to qualify for U17 World Cup.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Mexico secured qualification to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a tense 2-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago...
GUYANA-Lawyers object to the prosecution’s move to have the extradition matter...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Lawyers representing the Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar Mohamed, have objected to a proposal by...
CARIBBEAN-CTO official says tourism success is inseparable from Caribbean agriculture.
ST. CROIX, United States Virgin Islands, CMC – The Secretary-General of the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Dona Regis-Prosper, says the future of Caribbean...
CARIBBEAN-Trinidad and Tobago removed from EU tax list, Turks and Caicos...
BRUSSELS, CMC – The European Union (EU) Council says it has removed Trinidad and Tobago from the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes,...
CRICKET-LEAD Holder leads Windies past hapless Nepal and into Super Eights.
MUMBAI, India, CMC – Jason Holder led a sterling bowling performance by the West Indies that helped to set up a straightforward nine-wicket victory...
FOOTBALL-Nolan wins award for best player at Under-17 World Cup Qualifiers.
INGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Captain of Jamaica’s Under-17 Men’s team, Jahmarie Nolan, has been named the Best Player of the recently concluded CONCACAF Men’s...
WINTER OLYMPICS-Moore is down the pack at the halfway stage of...
MILAN, Italy, CMC – Jamaican bobsledder Mica Moore is currently in 15th position out of 25 competitors after two heats of the women’s monobob...
CRICKET-GSL set to return for third edition
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) will be back for its third edition when it bowls off in July...
ATHLETICS-Phillips creates history by qualifying for World Junior Championships.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Denzel Phillips wrote his name in Saint Lucia’s history books when he became the first athlete from his country to...
ANTIGUA-Political parties name candidates for the by-election.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -Both the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) have named candidates...
ST. KITTS-Government appoints new body to review proposed sustainability zone in...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says it has initiated an Independent Oversight Body (IOB) in keeping with the...
HAITI-UN Report warns child trafficking by gangs is putting Haiti’s future...
GENEVA, A United Nations document published here on Friday details the brutal and widespread trafficking of children by Haitian gangs, warning their actions threaten...
JAMAICA-DBJ to launch M5 Business Recovery Programme this financial year.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) says it plans to launch its M5 business recovery programme during the 2026/27 fiscal...
CARIBBEAN-ECCB to replace British monarch on EC dollar.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, said he hopes that by next year,...
GUYANA-Guyana telecom company to invest millions in infrastructure development in 2026.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – One Communications (Guyana) Inc says it will invest US$25 million this year to expand fibre connectivity, strengthen mobile capacity, and...
GUYANA-Guyana welcomes the commitment made by US oil and gas companies.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it welcomes the commitment by the US-based oil companies, ExxonMobil and Chevron, to partner with Guyana...
ST. VINCENT-Opposition leader critical of US drug trafficking campaign in the...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has criticised the ongoing United States military action against alleged illegal drug traffickers after...
HAITI-Haitian prime minister reiterates commitment to dealing with criminal gangs.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has reiterated his government’s commitment to ensuring the free movement of citizens across the...
UPDATE GUYANA-Magistrate withdraws arrest warrant.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman has withdrawn an arrest warrant issued earlier on Monday for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, saying she...
ST. LUCIA-St. Lucia’s government is investigating the possible deaths of nationals...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre, Monday, said the St. Lucia government "is actively engaging through established diplomatic and security...
JAMAICA-JTA denies reaching an agreement on salary negotiations
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), on Monday, described as “fraudulent” a statement circulating in the public domain indicating that an...
UPDATE-St. Lucia PM confirms “lost lives” in the latest US strike...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre Monday said the St. Lucia government “is actively engaging through established diplomatic and security...
GUYANA-Guyana invites proposals for two major regional airports.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design, construction, and financing of two new municipal...
JAMAICA-Jamaica is renegotiating its agreement with Cuba.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government is renegotiating its medical cooperation programme with Cuba even as the United States ramped up pressure on...
SURINAME-Speaker awarded significant compensation from the state over wrongful arrest.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Court of Justice has awarded the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ashwin Adhin, more than SRD400,000 (One SRD=US$0.02 cents)...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS–Premier accuses opposition leader of wanting to overthrow government.
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC — Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn of prioritising political ambition over constructive engagement, arguing...
JAMAICA-CPL matches, franchise set to return to Jamaica.
INGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced that Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches will return to Jamaica for the first...
ATHLETICS-Sprint star Seville headlines stacked Camperdown Classic.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The stage is set for a blockbuster opening to the local track and field season as newly crowned World 100m...
TRINIDAD-Lyons wins Calypso monach title.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Terri Lyons won the 2026 Calypso Monarch competition on Sunday night, defeating at least three other former winners...
JAMAICA-OAS Security and drug control collaboration highlighted at Washington meeting.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Security and drug control collaboration between Jamaica and the Organization of American States (OAS) took centre stage during a recent high‑level...
JAMAICA-Resolution passed to erect a statue of Jimmy Cliff in Montego...
MONTEGO BAY, St James, CMC – The municipal corporation in the western parish of St James has passed a resolution to erect a statue...
JAMAICA–Government urged to allocate money to healthier drink alternatives.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The opposition People’s National Party’s spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, has called on the Government to allocate some of the...
JAMAICA-Church group issues warning about casino gaming.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance says it has been carefully following recent parliamentary discussions surrounding the Casino Gaming General Regulations 2025 and...
BARBADOS-Members of Cabinet to be sworn in on Monday.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Following last week’s general election, the Swearing-in Ceremony for members of Cabinet and Parliamentarians will be held on Monday.
The ceremony,...
BAHAMAS–Over 80 inmates, including Jamaicans and Haitians, to be deported to...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas Department of Correctional Services is struggling with overcrowding as more undocumented immigrants facing criminal charges enter the prison...
UNITED STATES-US attorneys general take action to defend TPS for Haitians.
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James says she has co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in the United...
GUYANA-Trinidad and Tobago are looking for closer collaboration with Guyana and...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, says the new Kamla Persad-Bissessar administration in Port of Spain is intent...
JAMAICA-Jamaica hosts workshop to improve hurricane damage assessment.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The global conservation organization, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), says it has conducted a workshop in Jamaica that focused on the...
ST. LUCIA-St. Lucia is pleased with the latest EU list of...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia government reaffirmed the country’s full compliance with the European Union (EU) tax good-governance standards on Wednesday,...
ANTIGUA-Longest serving politician announces resignation, PM confident of regaining seat.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Wednesday, said he remained confident that the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) would...
ANTIGUA-Police warn of “noticeable increase” in electronic fraud.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Police say they are observing a “noticeable increase” in reports of electronic fraud and unauthorized banking transactions.
Several people have...
BAHAMAS-Study shows that “sweethearting” is influenced by several factors.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – A study conducted by the University of The Bahamas (UB) has found that “sweethearting” relationships in the country are driven...
GUYANA-ExxonMobil urges Guyana to ease bureaucracy to further develop the gas...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Vice President of the US-based oil and energy giant, ExxonMobil, Dan Ammann, says his company’s investment in the development...
CARIBBEAN-PM Drew is confident that all leaders will attend next week’s...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, says he expects all regional leaders to attend the upcoming...
Barbados diplomat says Caribbean owes a duty to Cuba.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados' Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), David Comissiong, says the current situation in Cuba constitutes a severe humanitarian crisis...
CARIBBEAN-CDB welcomes ratings from a US-based agency.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has welcomed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA+' with a Stable Outlook...
JAMAICA-Jamaican farmers to benefit from new funding initiative.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaican farmers are to benefit from a newly launched financing initiative designed to help them expand their agri-business ventures through...
ST. LUCIA-Government says healthcare in St. Lucia is “extremely expensive”.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Feb 18, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre says health care in St. Lucia "is extremely expensive" as the island...
GUYANA-Guyana observes 60th anniversary of the Geneva agreement even as the...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the February 1966 Geneva Agreement, which established the framework for...
GUYANA-Mohameds want suspension of extradition committal proceedings.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Lawyers representing Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, are seeking an order from the...
UNITED STATES–Support grows for New York Civil Rights Act amid Trump’s...
NEW YORK, CMC – A coalition of civil rights, criminal justice reform, faith, and immigrants’ rights advocates has announced its support for the New...
CARIBBEAN-ECCB Monetary Council recommits to “Big Push” initiative for ECCU countries.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC -The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) says some of its member countries were not on track...
GUYANA-Sanders installed as Chancellor of the University of Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Sir Ronald Sanders was on Friday installed as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana, pledging to emulate the...
CARIBBEAN-Antoine reconfirmed as governor of Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has re-appointed Grenadian economist Timothy N.J Antoine as Governor...
JAMAICA-Thousands of households benefit from the NEPR programme to date.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says more than 2,700 households have so far benefited from the first phase of the National...
GUYANA-Guyana is leveraging the oil and gas sector for its socio-economic...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Tuesday said it is leveraging its expanding oil and gas sectors for socio-economic development, as well as...
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...
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