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JAMAICA-Government offers a reward leading to the arrest of those involved...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government is offering a two-million-dollar (One Jamaican dollar=US$0.008 cents) reward for information leading to the arrest and charge...
TRINIDAD-TTPS commend “brave” officers for rescuing an eight-year-old child.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has commended “the heroic actions of two officers” of the Inter-Agency...
ST. VINCENT-Sandals to begin designing new resort for St. Vincent next...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The chief executive officer of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), Adam Stewart, says the company will in 2026 begin working...
SURINAME-Cash strapped SLM appoints new board of directors.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says the country does not have money to provide financial support every month to the cash-strapped state-owned...
CARIBBEAN-CDB president says climate financing is existential for the Caribbean region.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, says for the Caribbean region, climate finance isn’t just about...
GUYANA-WIN leader accuses ruling party of seeking to silence him.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The leader of the recently formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, says he will not be silenced...
DOMINICA-Prime Minister Skerrit is on an official visit to Hong Kong.
VICTORIA, Hong Kong, CMC – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has held talks with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, John Lee, on issues...
ST. KITTS-St. Kitts and Nevis, the latest Caribbean country to join...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC - The St. Kitts and Nevis government has welcomed the decision by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines-based Lynch Caribbean...
CRICKET-CWI bolsters Grassroots Cricket with new wave of coach training.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – In a significant push to strengthen the pipeline of Caribbean cricket talent, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has kicked off...
CRICKET-Lara demands passion from Windies, acknowledges financial reality.
MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies legend Brian Lara has issued a dual challenge in the wake of the team’s recent struggles, urging current...
FOOTBALL-Eve confident in historic quest for T&T Women.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- In his first major interview since taking the helm, newly installed Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Football Head Coach Angus...
CRICKET-Vipers’ new signing Hetmyer sets sights on ILT20 and World Cup...
DUBAI, UAE, CMC – West Indies powerhouse Shimron Hetmyer has laid down a bold marker for the start of 2026, setting himself a formidable...
CRICKET-CWI CEO to Tourism Sector: “It’s Not Fair” – Demands financial...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – In a powerful address to the region’s tourism leaders, Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Chris Dehring issued a stark challenge,...
CRICKET-WIPA express condolences at the passing of Bernard Julien
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) expresses condolences at the passing of Bernard Julien.
Bernard Denis Julien, born in 1950 in...
SPORTS-Jamaica salutes coaching architects on National Coaches Day.
Kingston, Jamaica, CMC – In the wake of an extraordinary year for Jamaican athletics, the nation is turning its spotlight to the masterminds behind...
new host of Hot Ones Caribbean Season 4 on TEMPO Networks!
The Caribbean’s favorite spicy talk show is back, and this time, it’s hotter, louder, and prouder than ever. TEMPO Networks is thrilled to announce Marie “Driven” Theodore,...
CARIBBEAN-Grenada PM calls for action to help the Caribbean region monetize...
BRUSSELS, CMC – Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, on Wednesday, urged the international community to support the Caribbean’s efforts to advance sargassum valorization, calling...
Barbados lawmakers unanimously endorse Bostic as the new head of state.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Government and opposition lawmakers Tuesday closed ranks and elected retired Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Davidson Bostic as Barbados’ second president.
None of...
GUYANA-Guyana is willing to extradite the opposition leader-elect.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government has signaled its preparedness to extradite the leader of the recently formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN)...
DOMINICA-Voter confirmation exercise to begin next week.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Electoral officials say that the voter confirmation process in Dominica is set to begin next Wednesday, to modernize the electoral...
JAMAICA-Jamaica seeking re-election on the IMO council.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has formally submitted its candidature for re-election to Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, with elections...
SURINAME-Suriname is exploring a new initiative for international climate trade.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Suriname is seeking to become the first country in the world to issue Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), a new...
CARIBBEAN-ECLAC to release new report on development policies in LAC.
MEXICO CITY, CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will launch the second edition of its Panorama of Productive...
TRINIDAD-CAL chief executive officer resigns?
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The chief executive officer of the state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL), Garvin Medera, has resigned after eight years in...
BAHAMAS-Opposition wants PM to name a date for the general election...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The leader of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), Michael Pintard, is calling on Prime Minister Philip to announce...
GUYANA-Government yet to sign agreement with US-based company to build storage...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says no agreement has been signed with the US-based Curlew Midstream to build a storage facility...
JAMAICA-Police determined to dismantle woman-led crime syndicate.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica police say they are determined to dismantle a woman-led crime syndicate to ensure a continued decline in criminal activities...
GUYANA-Government dismisses reports of foreign exchange shortage in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed reports that Guyana is facing a foreign exchange crisis, saying that the recent increase...
Barbados and Dominica sign cooperation agreement.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados and Dominica have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages.
The...
Jamaican-Jamaicans at risk as cybercrimes mushroom
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The country’s Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) has warned that careless online habits are putting scores of Jamaicans and businesses...
GRENADA-Government blames the lack of financial statements for delaying MNIB transformation.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says that the lack of financial statements showing the historic performance of the Marketing and...
The Caribbean region records a decline in tourist arrivals from Canada...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The number of Canadian visitors to the Caribbean fell by nine percent to 1.67 million. In comparison, arrivals from Europe...
JAMAICA-Health ministers urge members of the population to “check on each...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to check in with their family and friends amid concerns of rising...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean American legislators blame Trump, Republicans for the US federal...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic leaders on Wednesday blamed President Donald Trump and Republicans for the United States federal government shutdown.
"From the moment...
ST. VINCENT-Opposition party outlines priorities should it win the next general...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) is promising to double public assistance, reduce the 16 per cent value-added...
ST. LUCIA-St. Lucia and French officials end two-day “successful” security meeting.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - French and St. Lucian security officials have agreed on new initiatives aimed at deepening their cooperation in the fight...
CARIBBEAN-Slight increase in Caribbean tourism arrivals amidst softening demand from North...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) says tourist arrivals to the Caribbean region grew by nearly two percent during the...
CRICKET-CWI should have sent the development team to Nepal, says Perreira.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, believes that Cricket West Indies (CWI) erred by sending a West Indies senior team...
FOOTBALL-Shaw scores again as Man City edge Arsenal to go second...
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw found the back of the net once again as Manchester City got past Arsenal 3-2 in a...
CRICKET-CWI issues statement following passing of Julien.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The following is a statement issued by Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dr Kishore Shallow, on the passing of...
FOOTBALL-Eve calls up squad for crucial World Cup qualifying campaign.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach Angus Eve has named a strong training squad to...
CRICKET-Gavaskar laments West Indies’ “Net bowlers” after humiliating Test defeat.
AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing critique of the West Indies’ dramatic decline in Test cricket, branding...
CARIBBEAN-Former CCJ president says new head of court will secure “indispensable...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The former President of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Sir Dennis Byron, Monday said the region...
TRINIDAD-Prime Minister re-shuffles cabinet
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has quietly carried out a minor re-shuffle of her Cabinet less than six...
CARIBBEAN-CCJ president urges Caribbean countries to join Trinidad-based final Court
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Winston Anderson, urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries to vote on IMO’s net zero- shipping framework.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – More than 100 members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including 10 from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), will...
GUYANA-US indicts Mohamed one month after being elected to the Guyana...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Just over a month after leading his newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party to become the main...
ST. Vincent’s Government records significant tax revenue during the first eight...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it has collected EC$70 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) in tax...
CARIBBEAN-CDB to host symposium advancing global dialogue on data protection and...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host the two-day 2025 Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Privacy Symposium, which gets underway...
BELIZE-Opposition leader questions sincerity behind investigation into abduction of Belizean national.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Opposition Leader, Tracy Taegar-Panton, is questioning the sincerity behind the government’s decision to have an independent investigation into the alleged...
GUYANA-PNCR still has confidence in Norton.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has reaffirmed its “complete confidence” in its Leader, Aubrey Norton, despite the Party’s...
HAITI-PAHO/WHO signs country cooperation strategy with Haiti.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Haiti has signed a three-year country cooperation strategy (CCS) with the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO),...
CARIBBEAN-COTED mourns the passing of the Bahamas government minister.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Adrian Forde, says the death of...
GUYANA-Guyana undertaking high-tech mineral mapping
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana has launched a multi-year project that will enable the high-tech aerial mapping of the country's minerals, allowing prospectors to...
ST. LUCIA-St.Lucia and French officials are discussing security and other forms...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre has acknowledged the progress made between St. Lucia and the French countries, even as...
CRICKET-Chase: Batting is continuing to let us down.
AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – West Indies Test captain Roston Chase has placed the team’s dismal showing in the opening Test against India squarely on...
CRICKET-West Indies men’s and women’s teams to face packed home schedules...
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Both the West Indies men's and women's senior teams will be busy at home in 2026, as Cricket West...
CRICKET-Bascombe: Positives to be taken from loss to Nepal
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Director of Cricket at Cricket West Indies (CWI), Miles Bascombe, has maintained that there were some bright sparks in...
CRICKET-LEAD Jadeja’s all-around brilliance leads India’s annihilation of West Indies in...
AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – Ravendra Jadeja followed up his unbeaten century with a four-wicket haul as West Indies' batting capitulated once again to gift...
ATHLETICS-Alfred returns home to a hero’s welcome following World Championship performance.
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, CMC – Saint Lucia’s track queen, Julien Alfred, returned from her historic outing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to...
ATHLETICS-Stewart claims silver at World Para Athletics Championships.
NEW DELHI, India, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Akeem Stewart continued his impressive showing at the World Para Athletics Championships by capturing silver in...
CRICKET-Auguste inks deal with MI Emirates for 2025/26 season
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies rising star Ackeem Auguste has signed with MI Emirates for the upcoming season of the DP...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda, Sri Lanka establish diplomatic relations.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka have officially established diplomatic relations, following the signing of an agreement on Friday...
ANTIGUA-Former police officer sentenced to one year in jail.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel Friday sentenced a former police officer, Karim Warner, to one year in jail, after he was...
CMCFeature-CARIBBEAN-Caribbean strongly rallies behind Haiti during General Assembly debate.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – As global leaders last week and earlier this week voiced deep concern about myriad issues facing the planet, Caribbean Community...
US-ICE releases ‘criminal, immigration history’ of detained Guyanese-born US school superintendent
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency on Friday released new information it deems to be the “criminal history”...
CARIBBEAN-Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence.
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released a new publication that systematically measures the level...
UNITED NATIONS-UN appoints new resident coordinator in Haiti
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, on Friday, announced the appointment of Nicole Flora Boni Kouassi of Côte d’Ivoire as...
HAITI-MSF says Haiti sinks deeper into a crisis as health facilities...
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The non-government organization, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), said Friday that as the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, sinks deeper into...
GUYANA-Scotiabank to operate as a locally registered company in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) will transfer its Guyana banking operations to Scotiabank Guyana Inc. (SGI). This locally registered...
CARIBBEAN-Earthquake rattles three Caribbean islands.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 rattled several cities in the Caribbean on Friday, but there were...
CARIBBEAN-Regional private sector groups welcome new initiative regarding free movement.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organization (CPSO) says it enthusiastically supports the decision of Dominica, Barbados, Belize, and Saint...
Our community needs vision rehabilitation professionals and educators.
Imagine the holidays without Grandma's famous black cake. A recent diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy makes it harder for her to read her handwritten recipe,...
GUYANA-Guyana officially launches GuyExpo 2025.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana has officially launched GuyExpo 2025, inviting both large and small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunity...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM agriculture ministers meeting in St.Kitts-Nevis
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC -Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agriculture ministers meet here on Tuesday focusing on a wide range of issues including the status and...
DOMINICA-Dominica urges other countries to join the free movement aspect of...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Monday said that he remains hopeful that other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries will join Barbados,...
DOMINICA-Government confirms RSS personnel operating in Dominica.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government Monday confirmed that members of the Barbados-based Regional Security System (RSS) are on the island "to assist...
UPDATE JAMAICA-SUICIDE-Police concerned at high number of suicides in Jamaica.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -The chief executive officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, on Monday, appealed to parents to pay close...
HAITI-OCHA reports an increase in cholera cases in Haiti
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Monday said that cholera cases in Haiti continue to climb,...
GUYANA-Government to sign PSAs with energy companies this year.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it hopes to sign the Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with four companies next month, nearly two...
DOMINICA-Dominica PM urges the region against sowing seeds of discord among...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, on Monday, urged Caribbean countries to refrain from sowing "seeds of discord among ourselves," maintaining his...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua and Barbuda diplomat warns climate costs outrun small states’ capacity.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders, has warned that climate change and an...
Orange Sky Delivers a Powerful Message with New Single “Family Love”
POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – Legendary Trinbagonian Reggae-Rock fusion band Orange Sky is back with a heartfelt new single, “Family Love,” a track that...
UNITED STATES- A Guyanese national convicted of stealing American-funded aid.
CHARLESTON, CMC – United States authorities have concluded a long-term investigation with the unsealing of an indictment in the District of South Carolina, charging...
SURINAME-President concerned over the state of the health sector in Suriname.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says the healthcare sector in Suriname has “deteriorated significantly” in recent years, outlining new initiatives to help...
GRENADA-Increased number of Americans getting Grenadian citizenship under CBI.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Investment Migration Agency (IMA) says a significant number of foreign nationals granted citizenship of Grenada under the Citizenship...
The Caribbean-Paho launches a new initiative to address the high rate...
WASHINGTON, CMC – Health authorities from across the Americas, including the Caribbean, on Wednesday approved a new 2025–2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and...
GUYANA-Government wants the agricultural sector to play a much more meaningful...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali said on Wednesday that the agricultural sector in Guyana must evolve into one that embodies innovation, technology,...
BERMUDA-Bermuda is bracing for the passage of hurricanes Imelda and Humberto.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – National Security Minister Michael Weeks warned that he could not “overstate the seriousness” of the threat posed by Hurricane Imelda...
GRENADA-Huge interest in Grenada’s multi-million dollar retail bond
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The fiscal debt specialist at the St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Juletta Edinborough, says more than 500...
JAMAICA-CARICOM chairman pleased with UN Security Council resolution on Haiti.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Chairman of the 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICOM, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has welcomed the decision of the United Nations...
Barbados hints at amending the Economic Substance Act.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government has hinted at the possibility of changes being made to the Economic Substance Act, changing the number...
Guyana Welcomes the US Trafficking in Persons Report.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government, on Wednesday, welcomed the United States Department of State 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report that placed the...
TRINIDAD-US announces support for the Dragon gas deal between Trinidad and...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States has announced support for the Trinidad and Tobago government’s Dragon gas proposal, with Venezuela saying it will take...
BELIZE-Belize elected to the ICAO Council.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize has been elected Part III of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the period 2025 – 2028.
A government...
BELIZE-Police Commissioner returns to his job.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government says it has received a report into the alleged kidnapping of a Belizean and his surrender to...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad PM reiterates support for US military presence in the Caribbean.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago, Friday, reiterated its support for the United States military presence in the southern Caribbean, saying it has...
ANTIGUA-Antigua PM wants the fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says any fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea must rest on...
UNITED NATIONS-Belize blames the international community for failing to address the...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Belize Prime Minister John Briceño has blamed the international community for failing to address the world's problems, stating that if...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean launches first-ever shelter working group to boost disaster preparedness.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – More than 47 disaster management professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond have joined forces to launch the region’s first...
UNITED STATES-Guyanese born school superintendent arrested by immigration authorities.
DES MOINES, CMC, Sep. 27 – Immigration authorities in the United States on Friday arrested a Guyanese burn educator, Dr Ian Andre Roberts, who...
UNITED STATES-Prominent educator with Guyanese heritage detained by ICE.
DES MOINES, CMC-The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) confirmed on Friday that the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, Dr. Ian Roberts, had been...
Barbados PM calls for new rules-based global order.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Friday, called for a new rules-based society, saying that she sees no future for the...
ST. VINCENT-St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PM warns against destroying peace...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, said Friday that the intractable problems facing humanity cannot be...
JAMAICA-Jamaica calls for a global war on gangs.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC -Jamaica Friday said that the crisis in Haiti has laid bare a wider truth in that transnational criminal networks are trafficking...
CRICKET-LEAD Nepal stun West Indies to claim historic series victory.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – In a result that will send shockwaves through the cricketing world, Nepal humbled the West Indies by a...
FOOTBALL-Shaw brace helps Man City thump London City in WSL.
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Jamaican international Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw continued her stellar start to her 2025 Women’s Super League (WSL) campaign, scoring two goals...
NETBALL-Jamaica defeats Scotland to finish fifth, T&T places 15th.
GIBRALTAR, CMC – Jamaica’s junior Sunshine Girls ended the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in fifth position after they defeated Scotland 53-44 in a...
CRICKET-Dream realized: Pierre looking to make a mark with West Indies...
AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – For Trinidadian spinner Khary Pierre, the dream that began in his childhood living room, watching West Indies legends like Brian...
GRENADA-Grenada agrees to an adjustment to its Cuban health programme.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenadian Government has announced what it termed "important changes" to the Cuban Workers Programme following a request by...
ST. LUCIA-St. Lucia advocates for diplomacy and multilateralism in addressing many...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC -St. Lucia Monday urged diplomacy to address the various wars around the world, reiterating that the Caribbean region must remain a...
GUYANA-Government to sign PSAs with energy companies this year.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it hopes to sign the Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with four companies next month, nearly two...
JAMAICA-Opposition party names shadow cabinet.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The leader of the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, announced the composition of his Shadow Cabinet on...
UNITED STATES-Immigration advocates condemn violations of NYC sanctuary laws.
NEW YORK, CMC – Immigration advocates in New York have condemned violations of the city’s sanctuary laws, after the New York City Department of...
BAHAMAS-Government pleased with latest S&P ratings.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has welcomed the latest ratings from the US-based tandard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P), ,saying ithey reflectthe...
TRINIDAD-GDP contracted by more than two per cent during the first...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says the trend of sluggish non-energy sector activity may have...
FOOTBALL-Mount Pleasant creates history, books Caribbean Cup semifinal spot
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Mount Pleasant Academy secured its place in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup Semifinals with a commanding 2-0 victory over...
CRICKET-LEAD West Indies stunned by minnows Nepal in opening T20I
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies’ batters faltered once again, this time against minnows Nepal, on their way to a humiliating 19-run...
CRICKET-Sammy: Shamar Joseph’s loss is a big blow to the Windies
AHMEDABAD, India, CMC – West Indies head coach, Daren Sammy, has admitted that losing fast bowler Shamar Joseph to injury ahead of their tour...
CRICKET-Sampson crowned CPL 2025’s Breakout star after stellar debut season.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Guyana Amazon Warriors debutant Quentin Sampson has been named the Breakout Player of the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier...
St. Lucia – Cabinet approves permanent establishment for non-established public sector...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the permanent establishment of non-established public sector employees, often referred to as wage...
JAMAICA-Jamaica and Canada pledge to strengthen ties further.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness held a bilateral meeting with his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Three day Anti Crime Summit begins with a call...
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The Virgin Islands has launched a three-day Anti-Crime Summit aimed at tackling rising crime by bringing together government...
JAMAICA-Jamaica repatriates 30 Haitians who landed in the eastern parish.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Thirty Haitians who were among a group that landed on a beach in the eastern parish of Portland on Sunday...
HAITI-Kenya reiterates support for Haiti.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The President of Kenya, William Ruto, on Wednesday reiterated his country’s support for Haiti, lauding as a success the Multinational...
CARIBBEAN-US Coast Guard offloads nearly $65 million in illicit narcotics interdicted...
ST. PETERSBURG, CMC – The United States Coast Guard said the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence, earlier this week, offloaded approximately 8,700 pounds...
GUYANA-University of Guyana partners with World Bank to develop new oil...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The University of Guyana’s School of Entrepreneurship & Business Innovation (SEBI) has entered a partnership with the Guyana Revenue Authority...
JAMAICA-Miss Universe Jamaica mourns the death of a former contestant.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Miss Universe Jamaica Organization says it is deeply saddened by the passing of Tyra Spaulding, who was a beloved...
GUYANA-Guyana calls for the strengthening of the ideals that led to...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Guyana on Wednesday called on the international community not to allow the ideals that led to the formation of the...
BELIZE-Belize Port Authority denounces false allegations relating to vessel departures and...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize Port Authority (BPA) said on Wednesday it has taken note of allegations suggesting irregular practices by multiple government...
CARIBBEAN-OECS education ministers to meet in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Education ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are set to begin a two-day meeting here on Thursday...
TRINIDAD-Local platform wins global award.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Network of Rural Women Producers Trinidad and Tobago (NRWPTT) says it will nominate three digital projects to...
GUYANA-Case against WIN leader to be heard before another magistrate.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, on Wednesday, transferred the multi-million dollar tax case against billionaire businessman, Azruddin Mohamed, to another...
DOMINICA-Dominica’s President to receive international award and be inducted into global...
DOMINICA-DomiROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - President Sylvanie Burton will receive the Global Inspirational Leadership Award on Thursday and be inducted into the Global Power Women...
TRINIDAD-S&P revises Trinidad and Tobago’s outlook from stable to negative.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government said that it recognises that the latest ratings by the United States-based Standard...
GUYANA-Bauxite workers end industrial action over wage increases.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Workers at the BOSAI Bauxite Mining Company in Linden, in the Upper Demerara-Berbice region, are due to resume work on...
JAMAICA-CDB finances project to strengthen Jamaica’s cybersecurity.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$6.5 million loan to help Jamaica strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities, benefiting more than...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda signs visa waiver agreement with African countries.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has signed three separate visa waiver agreements with African countries, amid efforts by the...
GRENADA-Government revises monthly fiscal reports due to inaccurate calculations.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada recorded more grants than had been calculated and published for the first six months of this year, a...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean health officials to meet next week.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Health officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will join their counterparts from the Americas region here next week for the 62nd...
JAMAICA-Jamaica welcomes the latest S&P ratings.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican Government has described as a “very positive development” for the island, the latest ratings by the US-based Standard...
Barbados Central Bank releases new regulatory framework for payment service providers.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) has published a new comprehensive regulatory guidance, designed to strengthen oversight of the national...
UNITED NATIONS-UN says Haiti remains in the “eye of the storm”
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, says Haiti is “at the eye of a storm” with armed gangs...
CARIBBEAN-Dominica PM calls for structural change at CXC.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica's Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has called for a "structural change" at the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) as part...
UNITED STATES-US to deport Haitian national for engaging in ‘campaign of...
WASHINGTON, CMC – United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says the United States government plans to deport a Haitian national for allegedly engaging...
TABLE TENNIS-Kashyap strikes silver: Antiguan teenager shines on world stage again.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, CMC – Stuti Kashyap, the prodigious table tennis talent from Antigua and Barbuda, has done it again.
Just weeks after making history...
CRICKET-Inspired by heroes, TKR brings glory home to Trinidad and Tobago.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Fueled by the triumphant success of their nation’s track stars, the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) are back home...
ATHLETICS-Dominican Thea LaFond appointed to prestigious World Athletics Commission.
TOKYO, Japan, CMC – In a significant recognition of her standing among her peers, Dominica’s world champion triple jumper Thea LaFond has been elected...
NETBALL-T&T humbled by South Africa to remain winless at World Youth...
GIBRALTAR, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago slumped to their third straight defeat in the Netball World Youth Cup when they were trounced 105-15 by...
CRICKET-Foot injury rules Pant out of Test series against West Indies.
NEW DELHI, India, CMC – India’s wicketkeeper/batsman Rishabh Pant will miss next month’s two-Test series against West Indies with a fractured left foot. Pant...
NETBALL-Caribbean teams face strict tests on day two of Netball World...
GIBRALTAR, CMC – On day two of the Netball World Youth Cup 2025, the Caribbean nations experienced mixed fortunes, with Jamaica securing a commanding...
CARIBBEAN-UN and regional experts urge states to halt the criminalization of...
WASHINGTON, CMC – A group of UN and regional human rights experts Monday urged countries to halt the repressive and punitive criminalisation of those...
GUYANA-Government approves project to boost overall oil production capacity.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Monday said it had approved the Hammerhead Field Development Plan (FDP) and the issuance of the Hammerhead...
CARIBBEAN-OECS, French Senate advances dialogue on regional cooperation.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, says the French Caribbean territories...
JAMAICA-EU funds new MSME digital transformation initiative
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) says it has increased its efforts to drive the digital transformation of micro, small...
. NEW YORK—Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR)”
Hard-Working New Yorkers Forced to Pay Nearly Double the National Average for Car Insurance -- $4,031 a Year Compared to $2,400 Nationwide.
Every family expense...
BARBADOS-CDB to host regional symposium on education.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A three-day regional symposium and policy dialogue on transforming education gets underway here on September 30, focusing on strengthening the...
GRENADA-Government to auction multi-million dollar bond to ECCU citizens
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government Monday said that it would be auctioning a five million EC dollar (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents)...
UNITED STATES-US designates two former senior Haitian officials for involvement in...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States on Monday named two former senior Haitian officials as being involved in “significant corruption” during their time in...
CARICOM recommits to the Beijing Declaration on Women.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, on Monday, reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation and acceleration of the Beijing Declaration and...
GUYANA-US legislators question ExxonMobil tax agreement with Guyana
WASHINGTON, CMC - Three United States legislators have written to the oil and gas giant ExxonMobil regarding how its payments to the Guyana government...
TRINIDAD-Junior minister told to stay in his zone.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has told her junior minister, Phillip Alexander, that he was “totally out of line”...
CARIBBEAN-IDB Lab invests millions in startups in Latin America and the...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group announced on Wednesday that its innovation and venture capital arm, IDB Lab, is providing $2...
CARIBBEAN-CAL to discontinue flights between Jamaica and Florida
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) says it will discontinue its services between Kingston and Montego Bay in Jamaica,...
CARIBBEAN-Canada Prime Minister meets with Barbados and Haitian leaders.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has held talks with the President of the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti, Laurent Saint-Cyr,...
The Barbados Government is planning further meetings to discuss the tourist...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government says the proposed Tourist Accommodation Bill is about protecting the island’s brand and is not designed in...
Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating its 49th anniversary as a republic.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago is observing the 49th anniversary of Republicanism with President Christine Kangaloo noting that there were persons...
CARIBBEAN-OECS leaders sign new agreement to strengthen CBI programs further.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Heads of government within the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) with a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program have...
CARIBBEAN-Haiti warns security crisis ‘like the Sword of Damocles above us’
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Haiti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, has warned that the socio-economic and political security crisis in his homeland “is...
GUYANA-Guyana reiterates its call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Guyana has reiterated its call for a ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of all hostages and detainees...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago mourn the death of journalist Sterling Henderson.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The media fraternity in Trinidad and Tobago is mourning the sudden death of veteran journalist and presenter Sterling...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-BVI secures trademarks affirming its position as the world’s...
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The British Virgin Islands has officially secured three new trademarks under the Territory of the Virgin Islands Trade...
JAMAICA-Gender Minister congratulates all female legislators.
KINGSTON, CMC – Minister of Gender, Olivia Grange, has congratulated all women who have been elected or appointed to the new parliament.
Of the 189...
JAMAICA–DPP retires after 17 years
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn officially demitted office on Friday, ending a 41-year career in public service after...
UNITED STATES- Caribbean American congresswoman votes ‘no’ on resolution honoring Charlie...
WASHINGTON, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke says she voted “no” on Friday on a Republican-led resolution honoring slain right-wing advocate Charlie...
GUYANA-Private sector welcomes “Project Rescue Georgetown”
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Private Sector Commission and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry have both welcomed the Government’s “Project Rescue Georgetown”,...
UNITED STATES-U.S. senators seek to block unauthorized boat strikes in the...
WASHINGTON, CMC – United States Senators Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff on Friday introduced a War Powers Act resolution that would block the use...
CRICKET-Title hinges on handling pressure, say coaches ahead of CPL showdown.
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – The stage is set for a classic Caribbean Premier League finale as long-time rivals, the Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago...
ATHLETICS-Boldon blasts NAAA, offers again to help revive T&T track &...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Legendary sprinter and world-renowned broadcaster Ato Boldon has issued a scathing assessment of the state of track and...
CRICKET-LEAD Knight Riders dump defending champs out of CPL
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – The Trinbago Knight Riders are through to yet another Caribbean Premier League final after crushing defending champions Saint Lucia Kings...
ATHLETICS-Tough day for Caribbean athletes on penultimate day of World Championships.
TOKYO, Japan, CMC – A botched handover on the final leg of Jamaica’s men’s 4×100 meter relay summed up a mostly disappointing day for...
ATHLETICS-Walcott, Richards to be rewarded for World Championship performances, says T&T...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, has announced that World champion Keshorn Walcott and silver medalist...
ATHLETICS-A silver send-off: Fraser-Pryce concludes stellar career on the podium in...
TOKYO, Japan, CMC – In what is believed to be the final race of her legendary 17-year career, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce added one last medal...
CRICKET-LEAD Knight Riders topple Amazon Warriors to lift fifth CPL title.
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – Behind a solid all-around performance from Akeal Hosein, the Trinbago Knight Riders romped to their fifth Caribbean Premier League (CPL)...
UNITED NATIONS-UN Secretary General holds talks with Haitian leader
UNITED NATIONS, CMC United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has held talks with the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti, Anthony Franck...
VENEZUELA-Venezuela ramps up its war of words with Trinidad and Tobago.
CARACAS, Venezuela, CMC – Venezuela has ramped up its criticism of Trinidad and Tobago, which has expressed support for the United States military action...
ANTIGUA-Pime Minister Browne reiterates call for unity in dealing with cruise...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, is urging Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries to collaborate to establish a regional...
TRINIDAD-Police Commissioner says persons are still hell bent on carrying out...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro, Monday, said that while the initial threat that led to a state of emergency...
SURINAME-Former president to take up seat in Parliament.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Former President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi says he will take up his seat in the National Assembly, as he pledged to...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean manufacturing sector poised for significant growth.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The President of the Caribbean Manufacturers Association (CMA), Ramsay Ali, says regional manufacturers' associations are working on medium- to long-term...
CARIBBEAN-Gabriel intensifies into a major hurricane.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Hurricane Gabrielle, Monday, intensified rapidly into a major hurricane and was located 195miles southeast of Bermuda.
The Miami-based National Hurricane Center...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda wants attention to the SIDS centre during UNGA.
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda is pushing for further recognition of the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Global Centre of Excellence (COE),...
GUYANA-Exxon spends millions doing business with local businesses in Guyana.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – ExxonMobil Guyana announced on Wednesday that, along with its contractors, it has invested an estimated US$2.9 billion with Guyanese businesses...
JAMAICA-Jamaica PM names new Cabinet.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Andrew Holness' new 19-member cabinet was sworn into office on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after he himself...
CMC Feature-Food inflation is a key challenge for LAC.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Just a few years ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of families in Latin America and the...
Barbados welcomes the new WTO agreement on fisheries.
ENEVA, CMC – Barbados has welcomed the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which came into force on Monday this week and...
Barbados is raising a red flag over the US war on...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados’ Foreign Minister, Kerrie Symmonds, has expressed concerns at the recent United States military strikes on vessels suspected of drug...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago receives four bidders for the 2025 deepwater competitive...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government said it expects successful bids to be announced within three months following Wednesday's closing...
GUYANA-AFC leader resigns.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The leader of Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, has tendered his resignation as head of the party that failed...
BAHAMAS-Opposition not impressed with the slow progress of airport construction.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The leader of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), Michael Pintard, is accusing the Bahamas government of being unable...
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