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SURINAME-Complaint filed against the son of President Santokhi.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has filed a complaint against Richano Santokhi, son of President Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi, following remarks he made...
BARBADOS-Barbados launches world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation.
WASHINGTON, CMC—The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said Monday that Barbados has successfully completed an unprecedented debt-for-climate operation to finance water and sewage projects resilient...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM trade and economic affairs ministers to meet in a special...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Trade and Economic Development Ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) who met in Guyana last week, have agreed to hold a...
DOMINICA-DBA critical of minister’s statement regarding bail for murder accused
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—The Dominica Bar Association (DBA) on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of judicial independence and the rule of law, describing...
BAHAMAS-Opposition legislator throws mace out of Parliament.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC—On Wednesday, the deputy leader of the main opposition Free National Movement (FNM), Shanendon Cartwright, threw the mace out of Parliament, resulting...
JAMAICA-Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon ends visit to Jamaica.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Norway's Crown Prince, Haakon Magnus, has ended a three-day visit to Jamaica, highlighting innovative efforts to address climate change, protect...
JAMAICA-Attorney denies forging a document to alter the Will of the...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The attorney, who represented the late hotel mogul, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, has rejected "entirely" a claim that he forged a...
CARIBBEAN-CDB Appoints New President
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announced Wednesday that it had appointed Barbadian Daniel Best as its new President. Best replaces the...
GRENADA-New initiative geared towards giving women a second chance
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—Grenada has launched a new initiative to empower the country's unemployed and underemployed young women.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports said...
SURINAME-Suriname receives funding from the REDD+ program.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -Suriname is to receive a significant amount of funds following a "historic breakthrough" in the country's environmental policy and its participation...
TRINIDAD-Prime Minister Meets with US Lawmakers in Barbados
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley joined regional leaders in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Saturday for a meeting with a bipartisan United...
BARBADOS- Barbados celebrates 58 years of political Independence -Mottley is confident...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has appealed to Barbadians to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have gone before us and...
SURINAME-Suriname sends a protest note to Guyana over the disputed area.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—Suriname's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation, Albert Ramdin, on Friday, sent a protest note to the government of...
CARIBBEAN– Devastating Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations meteorological agency says the active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on Saturday, leaving a trail of...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS– Constitutional review to begin early 2025
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC—Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the territory will begin debating its constitutional review in early 2025. This signals a crucial...
TRINIDAD-PM says the Government will accept the salary review commission report
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says his Government will accept the recommendations of an independent Salaries Review Commission (SRC) for...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean is facing a lot of variables as the dry season...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Caribbean faces "a lot of variables" as the region transitions from the wet hurricane season into the dry...
CARIBBEAN-Regional leaders to meet with US delegation in Barbados
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley said Thursday he will travel to Barbados to join “certain” regional leaders for a weekend...
FOOTBALL-Shaw was nominated for the 2024 Women’s Player of the Year...
ZURICH, Switzerland, CMC – Top Jamaican international Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw is among 16 players nominated for the Women’s Player of the Year award at...
CRICKET-Hawks edge Riders in thrilling Super Over
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – Liam Dawson smashed a six off the penultimate ball of the match to guide the Hampshire Hawks to an exciting...
ATHLETICS ST LUCIA-Athletics Weekly names Alfred it’s Female Athlete of the...
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia's sprint queen Julien Alfred has copped yet another award, named the Athletics Weekly (AW) International Female Athlete...
FOOTBALL-Shaw scores brace as Reggae Girlz thumps South Africa in opening...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Khadija “Bunny” Shaw netted twice to lead Jamaica to a dominant 3-0 thrashing of South Africa in an international friendly...
GRENADA-Jamaica PM has words of advice for NNP supporters.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness believes that his former prime ministerial colleague, Dr. Keith Mitchell, wants to leave a strong foundation...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda PM pleads with the ICJ to help SIDS...
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gastón Browne on Monday called on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to use its voice...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM trade and economic affairs ministers to meet in a special...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Trade and Economic Development Ministers from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) who met in Guyana last week, have agreed to hold a...
BARBADOS-Barbados launches world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation.
WASHINGTON, CMC—The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said Monday that Barbados has completed an unprecedented debt-for-climate operation to finance water and sewage projects resilient to...
ST. VINCENT-Police outline new crime strategies as homicide count reaches 49
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) Monday outlined new crime-fighting strategies following the second mass...
UNITED STATES-Bahamian nationals face life imprisonment on cocaine-related charges
NEW YORK, CMC – United States law enforcement authorities say 13 people, including high-ranking members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and the...
GUYANA-Guyana will provide CARICOM countries with humanitarian support.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Guyana says it will provide an estimated GUY$123 million (One Guyana dollar = US$0.004 cents) to support Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as...
CARIBBEAN-OECS wants a treaty empowering SDS to deal with plastic pollution
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says it hopes negotiations taking place at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental...
BELIZE-Central bank says the money supply in Belize grew significantly during...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) says that from January to September this year, the broad money supply in the country grew...
BELIZE-Central Bank announces increase in foreign exchange for persons traveling outside...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) has announced a significant change to the current foreign currency laws, allowing people traveling outside of...
HAITI-World Council of Churches calls for prayer for Haitian people.
CYPRUS, CMC—The Executive Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has called on all member churches to pray and show Christian solidarity with...
BAHAMAS- Prime Minister vows to get to the root of corruption
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Prime Minister Philip Davis has vowed to tackle corruption following an indictment filed in New York on Wednesday, which alleges...
JAMAICA– Banks expected to meet the demand for the holiday season...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Jide Lewis, says all banks are expected to be prepared for...
DOMINICA-National Security minister opposed granting bail to double murder accused.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – National Security Minister Rayburn Blackmoore says he is opposed to the granting of bail for double murder accused Johnathan Lehrer.
Blackmoore's...
JAMAICA– Jamaica selected as pilot for ILO Just Transition Project
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has been selected to be the pilot for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Just Transition Project, aimed at highlighting...
GUYANA– Guyana opens first central adoption authority inter-country adoption to resume
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The government of Guyana officially opened the country's first central adoption authority on Tuesday, paving the way for the resumption of inter-country...
ST LUCIA– The Prime Minister will deliver a keynote address at...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address at the 16th Edition of the MEDays...
DOMINICA-Government denies purchasing a vehicle for the use of the Prime...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC -Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre says the "unfortunate and regrettable wording" of an internal memo regarding the purchase...
ST. VINCENT-St. Vincent to benefit from multi-million dollar initiative.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC—The Belize-based Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has launched a three-million US dollar project to fast-track climate action in St....
TRINIDAD-Hinds to bow out of active politics
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has confirmed that his National Security Minister, Fitzgerald Hinds, will not contest the 2025 general...
CARIBBEAN-Population growth in Latin America and the Caribbean falls below expectations.
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC—The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says the region's population reached 663 million this year, nearly four percent...
ANTIGUA-Government is disappointed at the public’s response to investment opportunities.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC—The Antigua and Barbuda government has expressed disappointment that despite several products and investment opportunities being proposed to the public, no...
CARIBBEAN-OECS Commission Announces Strategic Collaboration with IRENA
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says it has reached a “significant partnership” with the International Renewable...
The government is pleased with the significant local involvement in the...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Energy and Energy Industries Minister Stuart Young says he is pleased with the “strong representation” of Trinidad and Tobago’s maritime...
JAMAICA-Opposition hits government’s “vote-buying scheme”
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) Tuesday brushed aside as a a “run-with-it, “vote buying scheme” the promises, including...
SURINAME-Suriname signs multi-million dollar agreement with Chinese company for developing bauxite...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—Suriname has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese-based Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) to mine bauxite in West...
ST. VINCENT-Ruling party to field new candidates in next general election
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has been re-elected leader of the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP), which says it will field...
ST. LUCIA-PM dismisses calls for early general election
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has dismissed calls for a snap general election in St. Lucia, saying he will...
HAITI-Media group rejects the decision to suspend popular talk shows.
PORT AU PRINCE, CMC – The SOS Journalistes says it has learned with "shock, indignation, and concern" the decision of the National Telecommunications Council...
DOMINICA-Dominica urges SIDS to continue pushing for more funding to deal...
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—Dominica is urging small island developing states (SIDS) to continue pushing for increased funding for climate change following the United Nations Conference...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM national security ministers to meet in St. Kitts
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC -The formulation and implementation of measures to effectively enhance collaboration and coordination to address the challenges posed by transnational crime...
BARBADOS-Appeal Court reserves ruling in drug abuse legislation
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—The Court of Appeal has reserved its judgment in the state's appeal of a High Court ruling that declared a section of...
CRICKET-Brathwaite was pleased with the Windies’ performance in the opening Test.
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has praised his charges following their 201-run win over Bangladesh in Tuesday's opening Test...
CRICKET-Pierre has left the role of communications and media manager.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Just two months into her Cricket West Indies (CWI) Communications and Media Manager role, Nyssa Pierre has left the...
RUGBY-T&T Jamaica claim silver at RAN Sevens tournament
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago men and Jamaica’s women rugby teams both copped silver at the Rugby Americans North (RAN)...
NETBALL-Sunshine Girls level series with a thrilling one-goal win over England.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica kept alive their hopes of winning a first-ever Rhone Hornsby Trophy when they edged England 50-49 in a thriller...
CRICKET-Rutherford Shepherd, Powell, snapped up by IPL franchises.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, CMC – West Indians Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, and Rovman Powell were all selected by franchises on the second day of...
BARBADOS-Barbados signs a multi-billion dollar agreement with USExim Bank.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Barbados has signed a US$500 million (One BDS$ = US$0.50 cents) agreement with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank),...
GUYANA-Parliament approves legislation to ease financial burdens on a person’s estate.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The National Assembly has unanimously passed legislation amending the Deceased Persons Estate Administration Act to allow better access to monies left by...
CARIBBEAN-Italian wins Derek Walcott Prize for Poetry
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Derek Walcott Theatre Arts Scholarship says Italian poet, short-story writer, essayist, and translator Antonella Anedda has won the Derek...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean joins the global community observing 16 Days of Activism.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Monday joins the international community in observing the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign against a sobering report...
SURINAME-Embassy official suspended following remarks made on radio
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—President Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi's son has been suspended with immediate effect from his position at the Surinamese Consulate General in Miami following...
NETBALL-Sunshine Girls strengthen squad ahead of final two matches against England.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Jamaica has bolstered its netball squad by including a trio of players from the Fast5 World Series ahead of the final two...
FOOTBALL-Investigation launched after an object hit Shaw.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – UEFA has opened an investigation after an object hit Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw during their Women’s Champions League win...
CRICKET- Rutherford’s blistering century not enough as Fletcher’s UP Nawabs beat...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC—A scintillating century from Sherfane Rutherford could not help his Northern Warriors team from losing by nine wickets to...
CYCLING-Nicholas Paul shines in UCI Track Champions League opener.
YVELINES, France, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago’s Nicholas Paul made an impressive start to the 2024 UCI Track Champions League, securing third place overall in...
SURINAME-President announces financial payments from energy royalties to the Surinamese population.
PRAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—President Chandrikapersad "Chan" Santokhi says every Surinamese national will receive a share in royalties of US$750, with an interest of seven percent...
GUYANA- Guyana and Brazil sign new agreement expanding daily direct routes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government said Monday it had signed an agreement with Brazil allowing for new direct routes between the two countries.
The Ministry...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad looking to implement a fast payment arrangement.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says it will introduce a ‘fast payments’ arrangement in 2025, similar to...
SURINAME-Suriname observes the 49th anniversary of independence.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—Suriname is observing its 49th anniversary of political independence from the Netherlands, and both the coalition government and the opposition have differing...
JAMAICA-PM announces new initiatives as it gears for the 2025 general...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) held its 81st annual conference on Sunday, welcoming a group of Accompong Maroons and...
BARBADOS-India Prime Minister to receive Barbados’ highest national honor.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – In a historic gesture of gratitude and recognition, the Government of Barbados will confer its highest national honor, the Honorary...
ST KITTS- Major airport expansion project slated for Nevis airport
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – A major expansion project at the Vance W. Amory International Airport in Nevis will begin early next year.
The announcement...
CARIBBEAN-COP ends with developing countries calling the agreement reached “an insult.”
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC – The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has described the new finance goal agreed upon at the Conference...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas welcomes the launch of a new innovative project to increase...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -The Bahamas government has welcomed the launch of a new debt conversion project that will save the country an estimated US$124...
SURINAME-Curacao prime minister on working visit to Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—Curacao Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas is in Suriname on a five-day visit as a special guest of the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM),...
GRENADA-Opposition party to hold long-delayed convention.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—The main opposition New National Party (NNP) will hold its long-delayed convention on December 15 amid questions about whether the party...
TRINIDAD-PATT welcomes court injunction ordering workers back to work
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT) says it never wanted to "take this action" as the Industrial Court...
JAMAICA-HSRA to begin first capacity building program in St. Lucia
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) will commence its first capacity-building program in St. Lucia in January 2025 to strengthen safety systems...
GRENADA-Grenada PM says attending COP is not a “fun trip”
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell said Tuesday that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries do not regard their presence at the United Nations Climate...
GUYANA-Opposition party wants a commission of inquiry into police
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMCC – The minority opposition Working People’s Alliance (WPA) says it will support a commission of inquiry (COI) into the Guyana Police...
CARIBBEAN-Indigenous community in Guyana unveils film at COP 29
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC –The voices of the indigenous peoples of the Iwokrama Forest, one of the last pristine rainforests in the world, echoed through...
CARIBBEAN-OECS signs agreement with ECSC to transform youth justice
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has signed an agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) to divert children...
FOOTBALL-Shaw brace sends Man City through to Champions League quarterfinals.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – Jamaican superstar forward Khadija Shaw netted twice for Manchester City in a 2-1 win over Hammarby to see her side...
CRICKET-LEAD Glenn’s heroics lead Scorpions past Hurricanes and into the Super50...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Led by a sensational maiden List A century by Javelle Glenn, the Jamaica Scorpions powered their way into...
CRICKET-PREVIEW West Indies not taking Bangladesh for granted, says Brathwaite
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Despite having a dominant Test record against Bangladesh at home, West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite has given the...
CRICKET-CARICOM Heads meet to discuss issues surrounding West Indies cricket
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are meeting at the 21st meeting of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket...
CRICKET-Reifer credits batters in dominant win over Red Force
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Barbados Pride captain Raymon Reifer has praised his batsmen for their outstanding performance, which helped them book a spot in...
CARIBBEAN-Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity launched.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Development Bank for Resilient Property (DBRP) was launched here on Friday. Its executive director, Dr. Hyginus "Gene" Leon, said it represents...
SURINAME-IMF mission ends successful visit to Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said it had reached a staff-level agreement with Suriname following a...
UPDATE-TRINIDAD-LABOUR-Government says it will not allow taxpayers to pay more than...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Finance Minister Colm Imbert said Friday that the government will not allow taxpayers to fund salary increases to lecturers at...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas is launching an innovative project to increase ocean conservation funding.
WASHINGTON, CMC- The Bahamas government has launched a new debt conversion project that will save it an estimated US$124 million over the next 15...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua PM calls for a regional approach to tackling the “pernicious...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne Friday called for a regional approach to tackle what he termed the "pernicious scourge...
HAITI-Humanitarian flights resume
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) says it has resolved regulatory issues and will resume flights to...
SURINAME-Suriname signs debt rescheduling agreement with China
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—The Suriname government says it has signed a debt rescheduling agreement with China, and the first repayments to creditors are expected this...
BELIZE-PM holds critical discussions in Mexico
According to a government statement, BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Prime Minister John Briceño held “critical discussions” in Mexico last week.
It said that Briceño chaired...
JAMAICA-Jamaica is pleased with the performance of the tourism sector.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has welcomed over one million cruise passengers this year, contributing more than US$200 million to the local economy.
“Jamaica’s cruise...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM and Indian leaders meet for “historic” summit
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana–based CARICOM Secretariat has announced that at least 14 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are expected to attend the second India-Caribbean Community...
CARIBBEAN-US authorities warn that people with dual citizenship play a significant...
WASHINGTON, CMC – A new report is warning that Caribbean people with dual nationality who live in the United States can purchase or facilitate...
GUYANA-President Ali, India’s PM, to discuss military cooperation, climate change
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived here on Tuesday for a three-day visit with Guyana, indicating that the bilateral talks...
GUYANA-WTCG conference to address critical issues in domestic and international banking
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh will address a one-day conference on November 26 on critical domestic and international banking issues.
The World Trade...
GUYANA-Senior police officer facing a total of 231 charges
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, was released on GUY$10.5 million (One Guyana dollar = 0.004 cents) bail when he...
TRINIDAD- Work at Port of Spain was affected as workers continued...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Work at the Port of Spain was severely affected on Monday as workers protested the Trinidad and Tobago government's decision...
CRICKET-Gill takes over as High-Performance Manager.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Dwaine Gill, a former Cricket West Indies (CWI) Director, has been appointed as its new High-Performance Manager following the...
FOOTBALL- Reggae Boyz crashed out of the Nations League at the...
ST LOUIS, United States, CMC – Despite a fighting second-half performance that featured a brace from Demarai Gray, Jamaica failed to rally past a...
CRICKET-Motie will turn out for Amazon Warriors in GSL.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – West Indies left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has signed with the Guyana Amazon Warriors to play in the upcoming ExxonMobil Global...
CRICKET-Chase to bolster Pride squad for semifinal clash against Red Force
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Barbados Pride will have the services of West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase when they face defending champions...
NETBALL-Jamaica went down 55-47 to England in 2nd match of the...
MANCHESTER, England, CMC—The Sunshine Girls suffered a 55-47 loss to England in the second match of the Horizon Series in Manchester on Sunday morning....
GUYANA-Government drafting Caribbean’s first agritourism policy.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – After extensive discussions, the draft for the Caribbean’s first agritourism policy and roadmap was unveiled on Friday.
The document, compiled by...
JAMAICA-Hundreds to get new national ID cards on Monday as National...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Three hundred Jamaicans will be among the first to receive their digital national identification cards on Monday in the National Identification System...
JAMAICA-New firearms legislation to be amended to make guilty pleas more...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—According to Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck, the Government is moving to amend sections of the new firearms legislation to increase the...
CARIBBEAN-UWI signs new partnership with a Dutch university
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC –—e UWI has formalized a new global partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas)...
HAITI-Bishops concerned over the situation in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—The Conference of Haiti Bishops has expressed concern over the current political situation in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country,...
UNITED STATES-Agreement reached to protect civil rights of Caribbean immigrant students
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has reached a settlement agreement with the Providence, Rhode Island, Public School...
ST. VINCENT-PM Gonsalves urges OECS to support CDF
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is urging members of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to contribute to the Caribbean...
CARIBBEAN-Countries urged to move quickly towards common ground.
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC—The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, urged countries to "wrap up less contentious issues as early as possible this...
FOOTBALL-Yorke focused on the World Cup mission as T&T Coach.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago’s newly appointed senior men’s football coach, Dwight Yorke, made it clear that his focus is singular:...
RUGBY-Rugby Americas North Sevens expands to three days in Trinidad.
ARIMA, Trinidad, CMC—The stage is set for one of the most significant Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens events as 18 teams prepare to compete...
CRICKET-LEAD Lewis, Hope star as West Indies complete historic run chase
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Shai Hope and Evin Lewis tore through England’s bowlers, and the West Indies completed a historic run chase at...
TRINIDAD-PM says there will be no devaluation of Trinidad and Tobago...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley on Monday said that his government has no intention of devaluing the local currency, dismissing...
GUYANA-GECOM denies facilitating “foreigners” to vote in upcoming regional and general...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Elections Commission(GECOM) Monday said that it has “noted with much concern” an online publication in which the leader...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean development organizations call for easier access to global climate funds.
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC—Caribbean development organizations continue to trail the world in accessing available climate funds and implementing climate-resilient projects.
Speaking of the region's challenges at...
BERMUDA-Caribbean judicial officers to meet in Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC—On Thursday, a three–day conference bringing together an estimated 100 judicial officers from across the Caribbean, including chief justices, judges, and magistrates,...
Government delays payment of backpay to workers.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—The Antigua and Barbuda government said Monday it would have to delay the payment of back pay to public servants scheduled...
GUYANA-Guyexpo promotes Guyana as the fastest-growing economy.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The three-day Guyana Ex opened here on Thursday night, with President Irfaan Ali saying that his government has provided one billion dollars...
GUYANA-Guyana supports the nomination of Marco Rubio as US Secretary of...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has welcomed Marco Rubio's nomination for the position of United States Secretary of State, saying that Guyana remains...
CARIBBEAN-OECS to host a blue economy investment forum
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it will host a virtual forum on the blue economy later this month,...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Governor approves law for residency by birth
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC – The Governor of this British Overseas Territory, Daniel Pruce, on Thursday officially assented to the Immigration and Passport...
JAMAICA-Soldiers charged with 2010 murder of businessman Keith Clarke freed
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Three soldiers who were on trial for the 2010 murder of businessman Keith Clarke have been freed.
The ruling was handed...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM is deeply concerned about the transitional governance process in Haiti
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed deep concern about the transitional governance process in Haiti, its member state.
In a statement on Thursday,...
St. Kitts donates artwork to the OAS Art Museum of the...
WASHINGTON, CMC—The Organization of American States (OAS) says the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis has donated the artwork "Mosaic—A Woman of Power...
JAMAICA– Government launches insurance plan for thousands of entertainers and creatives
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – More than 4,400 of the island’s entertainers and creatives have been given access to life insurance. This follows the official...
CARIBBEAN– World Bank expands lifeline to Caribbean countries hit by disasters
BAKU, CMC—The World Bank says it has expanded its lifeline to the Caribbean and other small countries struggling to rebuild from disasters. It allows...
BASKETBALL-GBF to send a team to compete in FIBA 3×3 tournament
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana is set to compete in next month’s FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup for the third time in four years, hoping to...
CRICKET-Kallicharan unveils autobiography entitled ‘Colour Blind.’
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – West Indies and Guyana cricketing legend Alvin Kallicharran launched his new autobiography ‘Colour Blind’ on Tuesday.
The book speaks to breaking...
CRICKET-Shanto Rahim to miss Test series against West Indies due to...
DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies because...
CRICKET-Windsor Estates joins Global Super League as a partner.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Windsor Estates, Guyana’s leading luxury home designer, has partnered with the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL).
As part of their partnership,...
SINT MAARTEN-Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport re-opens
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport was officially reopened following extensive rehabilitation after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017...
GUYANA-Canadian Trade Delegation Ends Visit to Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—A high-level Canadian trade delegation ended a four-day visit to Guyana Friday, underscoring the “dynamic and strategic” partnership between the two countries.
“Canada...
BELIZE-Belize implements a program to minimize the impact of climate change...
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government says it has embarked on a six-year Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) program aimed at minimizing the impacts...
CARIBBEAN- Despite the growth in exports from LAC, risks continue to...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says the value of goods exports from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) rose by 3.2...
TRINIDAD-Gas company reports “remarkable” figures for nine months of 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago NGL Limited (TTNGL) says its profit after tax increased by 153.2 percent for the nine...
GOLF-Martin claims maiden title at 57th Jamaica Open Golf Championship.
HANOVER, Jamaica, CMC – After battling a cold for the majority of the tournament, Trinidad and Tobago’s Benjamin Martin secured his first victory at...
FOOTBALL-USA & Panama secure first-leg win in Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinals
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The United States edged Jamaica 1-0 in the first leg of their League A quarterfinal matchup in the 2024/25 Concacaf...
GUYANA-MInister condemns waiver granted to GTT.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Local Government and Regional Development Minister Savitri Sonia Parag on Tuesday described the Georgetown City Council's decision to grant a 25 percent...
GUYANA-India’s PM set for historic state visit to Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government announced Tuesday that India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will pay a State visit to the country from November...
HAITI-Haiti’s new prime minister takes up office.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—Haiti's new Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, took office on Monday, emphasizing the critical need for security in the French-speaking...
BELIZE-Barrow was pleased with the High Court ruling.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—Moses "Shyne" Barrow, the leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has welcomed a ruling by the High Court that...
JAMAICA-LAW-Public discussion on criminal justice reform
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -Justice Minister Delroy Chuck, KC, will head a list of national and regional speakers at a public reform focusing on Needham’s...
JAMAICA-Study finds continuing high use of alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco by...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A new study has found a continuing high incidence of alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use by Jamaicans over the past...
CARIBBEAN-Stiell urges the global community “to get on with the job.”
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC – The United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, Tuesday warned of a “seismic shift” in the global climate crisis,...
TRINIDAD-Suriname seeking to strengthen energy collaboration with Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—A delegation from the Suriname state-owned oil company Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. (Staatsolie) has ended a visit here aimed at...
BARBADOS-RIGHTS-Barbados makes a case before the IACHR.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has signaled its intention to help Barbados craft a well-defined Cybercrime Bill that balances...
CARIBBEAN-A significant number of people in the Caribbean die annually from...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says approximately 5,100 people die annually in the Caribbean from HIV-related causes and that...
BAHAMAS-Foreign Minister says Bahamian military personnel in Haiti are free to...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC—Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell says members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and Haitian nationals can leave the French-speaking Caribbean...
CARIBBEAN-Bahamas PM warns the world is dangerously close to a line...
BAKU, Azerbaijan, CMC—Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis has warned the international community that the world is “dangerously close to a line beyond which there...
SURINAME-Opposition party takes OKB to court.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname. CMC -The opposition National Party Suriname (NPS) has initiated court proceedings against the Independent Electoral Bureau (OKB) after claiming that the electoral...
SURINAME-Suriname is looking forward to ending the IMF program by March...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Finance and Planning Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing says Suriname’s economic recovery program supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ends in...
GUYANA-ExxonMobil says that a billion barrels of oil are produced from...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—ExxonMobil Guyana and its Stabroek block co-venturers, Hess and CNOOC, announced Wednesday that they reached 500 million barrels of oil produced from...
CARIBBEAN-ECLAC says the regional poverty rate has declined significantly, but income...
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says despite the Regional Poverty Rate, which rose with the...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean immigrant advocates rally against Trump’s deportation agenda
NEW YORK, CMC – The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) has launched a campaign against the imminent threats posed by a second Donald Trump...
UNITED STATES -Caribbean immigration advocates decry judge’s ruling
NEW YORK, CMC – The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella policy and advocacy organization that represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights...
BARBADOS-Government to introduce legislation to protect witnesses
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government says legislation on protecting witnesses based on the model used in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will...
SURINAME-Rift continues within the coalition government over the successor of the...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC—Vice President Ronnie Brunswick says the General Liberation and Development Party (ABOP) has only one candidate for the Ministry of Home Affairs...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries are advancing the region’s vision for the ocean.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) governments have shown the political will to advance “urgent...
TOBAGO-THA appoints a team to discuss autonomy
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, CMC—The Chief Secretary of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA), Farley Augustine, says he will establish a special team to address the...
CARIBBEAN-OECS congratulates Donald Trump
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) congratulated President-Elect Donald Trump on Monday, saying the subregional grouping is looking forward to...
TRINIDAD-Government restates its position regarding the devaluation of local currency.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Finance Minister Colm Imbert says the recommendation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Trinidad and Tobago...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean American congresswoman outraged over racist text messages
WASHINGTON, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has expressed outrage over racist text messages sent to Black Americans since Donald J. Trump’s...
URGENT HAITI-TPC publishes decree appointing new prime minister
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The Presidential Transitional Council (TPC) Monday said it had appointed 52-year-old businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as Haiti's prime minister...
GUYANA- Government plans to address ‘Opposition misinformation’ with Trump-led US administration
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -The ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) government intends to collaborate with the incoming Donald Trump administration to counter false narratives circulated...
JAMAICA-UWI to host a conference on national social justice disability
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The University of the West Indies (UWI) is collaborating with the Social Justice (SO-JUST) Project in Jamaica to host a national social...
JAMAICA-CEO of GraceKennedy resigns from the Senate
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—GraceKennedy CEO Don Wehby has announced his resignation from the Senate, effective Thursday. This follows a recent announcement regarding his temporary leave...
ANTIGUA-CRIME Scotland Yard FBI joins probe into legislator’s murder
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The government has requested assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States to probe the...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean American legislators grateful to be re-elected
NEW YORK, CMC – Two prominent Democratic leaders in Brooklyn, New York, have expressed gratitude for their personal re-election in the aftermath of the...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean immigrant advocacy groups outraged, heartbroken over results of Presidential...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean and other immigrant advocacy groups in New York have expressed outrage over the results of the United States Presidential...
When Guyana operations begin, the GUYANA-Canadian company aims to produce 350,000...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – G-Mining Ventures Corporation – a Canadian mining company, aims to produce 350,000 ounces of gold annually when its US$1.5 Billion...
BARBADOS– Barbados to resume airlifts with Germany, Western Europe
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wants Barbados to resume airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia and is optimistic that the Honorary...
CARIBBEAN-CDB wants to advocate the region’s concerns at COP 29
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Wednesday said it will seek to amplify the region’s urgent priorities for climate resilience...
BARBADOS-Barbados in line for IMF additional funding following review of the...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said it had reached a staff-level agreement with the Barbados government...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad welcomes the return of Air Canada.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago Wednesday welcomed the decision by Air Canada to resume direct flights from Canada beginning in May...
ANTIGUA-Antigua joins a global initiative to deal with poverty and hunger.
WASHINGTON, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda has become a founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an alliance established by Brazil and endorsed...
GRENADA-PM Mitchell to present comprehensive oil and gas report
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says he will provide a comprehensive report on the technical and economic feasibility of developing...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean Community disappointed as Trump wins presidential election
NEW YORK, CMC – The Caribbean-American community in New York early Wednesday expressed profound disappointment and frustration over the election of Donald Trump as...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean leaders congratulate Donald Trump.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda and Jamaica have extended congratulations to Republican Donald Trump following his victory in Tuesday’s United States...
CRICKET-Hope sings praise for Windies following England series win.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—West Indies captain Shai Hope continues to praise his team following their 2-1 ODI series win against England, which culminated with the...
GOLF-Jamaica Open Golf Championship ready to tee off at Tryall Golf...
HANOVER, Jamaica, CMC—Excitement is building for the prestigious Jamaica Open Golf Championship, which will take place for the fifth consecutive year at the scenic...
CRICKET-LEAD West Indies secure series with dominant display: Carty and King...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-In a thrilling finish to the ODI series, West Indies clinched an eight-wicket victory over England in Barbados, powered by stellar centuries...
CYCLING-Jamaica’s Llori Sharpe makes history with gold at the Caribbean Cycling...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC-Llori Sharpe became the first Jamaican woman to clinch gold in the Elite Women’s Road Race at the 2024 Caribbean Cycling Championships,...
HORSERACING-Hughes crowned champion jockey at Century Downs.
ALBERTA, Canada, CMC – Jockey Rasheed Hughes became just the second Barbadian to capture the jockeys’ title at Century Downs, and he did so...
SURFING-Tuach claims silver at the WSL meet in Puerto Rico.
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, CMC – Barbados’ top female surfer, Chelsea Tuach, produced an impressive performance to finish second at the inaugural 2024 La Marginal...
GUYANA-Leadership of two main opposition parties planning to meet
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC- The leaders of the two main political parties within the coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), are to meet to...
GUYANA-Government reiterates warning to companies.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government has warned companies that they will face severe penalties for using loopholes to cheat the Local Content legislation.
“We are...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM central bank governors end meeting in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Central bank governors ended a two-day meeting here on Friday. The meeting addressed pressing economic issues and strengthened the...
ANTIGUA-Government says Sandals owes millions in outstanding taxes.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—The Antigua and Barbuda government says the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has demanded an amount exceeding EC$24 million (One EC dollar...
BELIZE-Rift within the opposition party widens.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The rift within the main opposition, the United Democratic Party (UDP), is widening. Opposition Leader Moses "Shyne" Barrow and several others are...
GRENADA-Prime Minister denies excessive traveling claim.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC -Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has denied claims that his government is engaging in significant travel paid for by the Treasury,...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago and UK sign MoU
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Trinidad and Tobago has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s (UK) Export Guarantees Department to support...
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