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GRENADA-Opposition party reiterates calls for action to be taken against the...
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The main opposition New National Party (NNP) says it remains concerned and utterly disappointed that nothing has been done...
CMCFeature, CARIBBEAN-Time to Rethink Caribbean Tourism
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – For decades, Caribbean tourism has been synonymous with sun, sea, and sand. These natural assets remain a source of beauty,...
JAMAICA-Jamaica removed from EU anti-money laundering ‘high-risk’ list.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
The European...
UNITED STATES–President Donald Trump congratulates the first female president of Suriname
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Trump administration has congratulated Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her election as the first female President of Suriname.
“Suriname and the United States...
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Foreign Minister is featured speaker at the...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Kitts and Nevis' Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment,...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean sets pace in global decline of AIDS-related fatalities
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean has achieved global success by recording a 62% reduction in AIDS related deaths between 2020 and 2024 –...
CARIBBEAN–ECCB Governor backs development of digital ID system
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has backed suggestions for the development of a comprehensive digital...
GUYANA-EU to send observer mission to monitor Guyana’s election
BRUSSELS, CMC – Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, Friday announced that the European Union will be deploying an election observation mission...
JAMAICA-Jamaica invited to participate in FATF meeting.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government says it has been invited to participate in the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘FSRB Jurisdictions Guest...
TRINIDAD-War of words between the energy minister and his predecessor.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Former energy minister, Stuart Young, Friday told his successor, Dr. Roodal Moonilal, that he would “do well to keep...
BARBADOS-CDB conducts a country project portfolio review of Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) said Friday it has conducted a comprehensive Country Project Portfolio Review of Barbados.
The exercise,...
UNITED STATES-US legislator welcomes federal court ruling
NEW YORK, CMC – A leading Haitian-American legislator Friday welcomed a United States federal district court ruling blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order terminating...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries urged to continue working towards ensuring peace and security...
MONTEGO BAY, CMC – Haiti has called on the rest of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) not to turn their backs on the French-speaking CARICOM...
CARIBBEAN-Jamaica PM restates support for Haiti.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, Tuesday reiterated the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) support for Haiti, where political and socio-economic conditions have...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM leaders hold “successful caucus”
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, CMC -Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders go into the final day of their three-day summit here on Tuesday, after concluding what the...
TRINIDAD-Government minister wins defamation lawsuit against newspaper columnist.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling awarding Energy and Energy Industries Minister, Dr. Roodal...
CARIBBEAN-Five Caribbean countries to benefit from new CCRIF initiative.
GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) Tuesday said it had entered into a partnership with CelsiusPro and its...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua and Barbuda signs accession to the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, E.P. Chet Greene, on Tuesday deposited the Instrument of Accession for the Caribbean Community...
TRINIDAD-PM announces raft of new policy initiatives
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government is to bring several pieces of legislation to Parliament, ranging from increasing the...
GUYANA-APNU launches election campaign with a “time up” warning to the...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its election campaign on Sunday night, with its presidential candidate, Aubrey Norton, confident...
CARIBBEAN-Regional leaders meeting in Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders began their two-day 49th regular meeting on Sunday night, focusing on developments within the 15-member...
CARIBBEAN-Regional leaders continue to express concerns over developments in Haiti.
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders on Sunday continued to express their concerns about the deteriorating political, economic, and security situation...
UNITED STATES–Haitian legislator welcomes judge ruling in favor of Haitian TPS...
NEW YORK, CMC – A Haitian-American legislator in New York on Thursday welcomed a federal judge’s ruling in Brooklyn, New York, in favor of...
SURINAME-Suriname elects first woman head of state.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on Sunday became the first woman to be elected President of Suriname. Lawmakers supported the doctor and former...
CARIBBEAN-Jamaican jurist sworn in as new CCJ president.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaican jurist, Winston Anderson, was sworn in as the fourth president of the Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Court of Justice...
GUYANA– Governor of bordering Brazilian state visits Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Governor of the neighboring Venezuelan state of Roraima, Antonio Olivério Garcia de Almeida who arrived here on Friday for...
JAMAICA-Jamaica agrees to launch a regulation process for illegal nationals from...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government has agreed to launch a regularization process for Dominican citizens who have been living in the country...
JAMAICA-Western parish emerging as leading tourist destination
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July – Minister Bartlett says the western parish of Hanover is rapidly emerging as Jamaica’s leading tourism parish, driven by several significant...
TAIWAN-Taiwan promises continued assistance to Haiti.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, CMC – Taiwan has pledged continued support for Haiti, particularly in food aid and healthcare, as the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country...
GUYANA-United States to play role in supporting free and fair elections...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, said Wednesday that Washington would be supporting the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in...
TRINIDAD-President Kangaloo reacts to criticisms of her appointments.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – President Christine Kangaloo has defended her decision to appoint “independent” legislators in the Senate after her appointments came...
TRINIDAD-Prominent lawyer granted bail on sexual related charges.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The founding chairman of CrimeStoppers International for the entire Caribbean region, attorney, Martin Anthony George, has been granted...
CARIBBEAN-IACHR pays tribute to former CCJ president
GEORGETOWN, CMC – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has paid tribute to the former president of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice...
TRINIDAD-Indian Prime Minister arrives for two-day state visit.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived here on Thursday at the start of a two-day state visit...
SURINAME-Jennifer Simons poised to become Suriname’s first female president.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMCC – Suriname is set to make history this Sunday when Jennifer Simons is expected to become the first country’s head to...
HAITI-UN appoints Mexican national as head of the United Nations Integrated...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has named Mexican national, Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, as his new Special Representative for...
CARIBBEAN-ECLAC says LAC requires reformulation of policy for accessing financing
SEVILLE, Spain, CMC - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says that Latin America and the Caribbean countries, the majority...
TRINIDAD-Former prime minister leading legal team for dismissed central bank governor
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Former prime minister Stuart Young SC, is leading the legal team for fired dismissed Central Bank Governor, Dr. Alvin...
CARIBBEAN-IRC releases draft legislation regarding the CBI program
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC - The Interim Regulatory Commission (IRC) has published the draft legislation for the establishment of a regional regulator for the...
CRICKET-Matthews, Fletcher nominated for ICC’s Player of the month award for...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews and her teammate Afy Fletcher have been nominated for the ICC Women’s...
CRICKET-LEAD Starc, Lyon run through Windies as Australia wrap up series
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon grabbed three wickets apiece and the West Indies produced yet another dismal batting performance...
ATHLETICS-Williams, Watson, Boyce lead strong local showing in Grand Prix.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Quarter milers Sada Williams and Dasean Boyce, along with sprinter Ross Walrond, were among several Barbadians in winners’ row at...
CHESS-Jamaica edges T&T to win maiden CARICOM Classic title.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Jamaica won their first-ever CARICOM Classic Team Chess tournament spectacularly after Barbados shocked defending champions Trinidad and Tobago in the...
CRICKET-Capitals retain Powell, Hope in bid to repeat as champions.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – International League T20 (ILT20) defending champions, Dubai Capitals, have retained the services of West Indies T20 captain Shai...
ATHLETICS-T&T’s Richards set to clash with American star Noah Lyles in...
MONACO, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s sprint star Jereem ‘the Drem’ Richards will face a stern test in the men’s 200m at the Monaco...
CARIBBEAN-Antigua and Barbuda raises concerns regarding OECS treatment.
MONTEGO BAY, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has raised concerns that member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...
UPDATE TRINIDAD-Law association critical of “unwarranted attacks” of independent legislators
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The ruling United National Congress (UNC) Monday brushed aside concerns raised by the Law Association of Trinidad and...
CARIBBEAN-CDB pleased with new pledges for its Special Development Fund
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Monday said that its flagship Special Development Fund (SDF) has garnered strong regional and...
CARIBBEAN-ST. Kitts-Nevis PM holds talks with Singapore and Austria delegations.
MONTEGO BAY, CMC - The special envoy of the Prime Minister of Singapore, Karen Tan, has held discussions with St. Kitts and Nevis Prime...
TRINIDAD-Predator delays acquisition of CEG’s operations in Trinidad and Tobago.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The US-based oil and gas company, Predator Oil & Gas Holdings (Predator), with hydrocarbon operations and production activities...
ANTIGUA-Government defends policy to strengthen national social security scheme.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government is defending its decision to transfer and redevelop the Jolly Beach Hotel as part of...
GUYANA-Guyana to host biodiversity summit later this month.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana says it will use the upcoming Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit here later this month to enter into a new...
CARIBBEAN-CDB wants a new initiative to boost natural capital accounting in...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is calling for the stronger integration of natural capital accounting into development planning and...
CARIBBEAN-Challenges and opportunities under CSME
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The director of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market (CSME Unit), Leo Preville, says the record on the role of...
UNITED STATES-Groups condemn US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship.
SAN DIEGO, CMC – The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has “forcefully” condemned the United States Supreme Court’s decision in partially staying preliminary injunctions on...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago wants to reclaim its position as the energy...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Tuesday said that to ensure that the country continues to play a vital...
TRINIDAD-Government minister responds to concerns raised by St. Vincent PM over...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A senior Trinidad and Tobago government minister, Tuesday, took the St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr....
Jamaica achieves significant provisions under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica has achieved over 80 per cent of the provisions as it moves towards full implementation under the World Trade...
TRINIDAD-Umbrella trade union group wants talks with the government on the...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The general secretary of the National Trade Union Centre (NATUC), Michael Annisette, on Tuesday called on the Trinidad...
JAMAICA-Government moving to renegotiate licence with JPS.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, said Tuesday that the government may not be willing to renew the...
CARIBBEAN-IDB signs agreement to promote solutions to population aging in LAC
SEVILLE, Spain, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with the “La Caixa” Foundation to promote inclusive,...
ST. VINCENT-Police officers were placed on administrative leave in the video...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -Two members of the Special Services Unit of the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) have been...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago is seeking a partial scope trade agreement with...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday said it intends to become the first Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to...
CARIBBEAN-Incoming CARICOM chair underscores importance of the regional integration movement.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, said on Friday that the future of the regional integration movement, CARICOM, lies in cooperation,...
TRINIDAD-Joint statement issued following the visit of India’s Prime Minister Shri...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The following is the full text of the joint statement on the official visit of India's Prime Minister,...
GUYANA-GTA launches digital destination booking engine
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) launched a digital platform on Friday, designed to revolutionize the way travelers book tours and...
CRICKET-Demanding ICC schedule forces Sir Richie out of Sports Commissioner role
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Sir Richie Richardson will not take on the role of Antigua and Barbuda’s Sports Commissioner due to a demanding...
The Grenada Football Association hosts a commercialisation symposium to empower clubs.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada Football Association (GFA) hosted its highly anticipated Commercialisation symposium on Saturday, June 28, drawing representatives from 36...
ST. LUCIA-Olympic champion Julien Alfred set for showdown at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE, Oregon, CMC- Reigning women’s 100m Olympic champion Julien Alfred is ready to take on the world’s best at the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday...
Golf-Barbados looking for home field advantage at the Caribbean Amateur Golf...
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, CMC – Barbados is gearing up to welcome the region's top golfers as it hosts the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC)...
CRICKET-Hetmyer’s heroics seal thrilling win for Seattle Orcas in MLC.
LAUDERHILL, Florida, CMC – Shimron Hetmyer once again proved to be the difference-maker for his Major League Cricket franchise, the Seattle Orcas, delivering a...
The Caribbean-IDB and EIB sign a partnership agreement to benefit LAC...
SEVILLE, Spain, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said on Wednesday that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the European Investment Bank...
CARIBBEAN-Sanders urges Commonwealth to reignite Ramphal’s vision.
LONDON, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, says the Commonwealth faces new challenges and that the...
The Trinidad Muslim group expresses reservations about India’s PM’s visit.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Anjuman Sunnat-ul-Jamaat Association (ASJA) is expressing its "measured yet profound reservations" regarding the visit of India's Prime...
BAHAMAS-Government remains committed to the SDGs.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - The Bahamas government stated on Wednesday that it remains fully committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and...
GUYANA-Guyana launches mental health court.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana has launched its first-ever mental health court aimed at improving access to justice and treatment for people with mental...
Barbados condemns fake US travel advisory.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados authorities have described as yet another “fake report” aimed at deliberating attempting to tarnish the country’s image, a decision...
JAMAICA-Billions of dollars to be invested in casino zone in western...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says over US$4 billion will be invested in developing a casino zone in the western city...
JAMAICA-Expectant mothers urged to take greater responsibility for their well-being.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Expectant mothers are being urged to take greater responsibility for their well-being in the wake of concern about a rise...
GUYANA-Guyana US record increase in bilateral trade
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Bilateral trade between Guyana and the United States has surpassed US$4.7 billion over the past year — a new record...
ST LUCIA-Nigerian President arrives in St Lucia for state visit.
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, arrived here on Saturday afternoon for the first leg of his two-nation tour...
UNITED STATES-Immigration advocates denounce termination of TPS for Haitians
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates on Friday denounced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti amid the French-speaking Caribbean country’s...
UNITED STATES-Advocates, legislators condemn US Supreme Court ruling on Birthright Citizenship...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates and legislators on Friday condemned the United States Supreme Court's decision to partially stay preliminary injunctions on...
CARIBBEAN-Afreximbank appoints new President.
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC– The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the...
Dominican Republic- Government hires US firm to tackle Haitian crisis.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, CMC – The government has contracted the U.S.-based consulting firm DGA Group Government Relations under a special arrangement to provide...
SURINAME-Union against “arbitrary” promotions within the police force
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Surinamese Police Union (SPB) has condemned the appointment policy of the government within the Suriname Police Force (KPS), demanding...
ST. KITTS-Government Announces Temporary Tax Relief for School Students.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis government has announced a three-month temporary tax relief measure on school supplies, effective from July this...
HAITI-Government to make payments to teachers across Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Ministry of National Education says it is preparing to distribute more than 34,000 cheques to all its...
HAITI-Kenya urges countries to honour obligations made to Haiti.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The head of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, Godfrey Otunge, has called on countries...
GRENADA-Government to carry out audit of abandoned, unfinished housing contracts
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall says the Audit Department will be investigating several contractors who were awarded contracts to construct...
BELIZE-Government establishes partnership for the development of rural strategy.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The government has officially commenced the development of Belize’s National Rural Development Strategy (NRDS) 2026–2031, representing a critical step towards...
Caribbean Business Hub event draws the whole house despite the NATO summit...
The Hague, June 25, 2025 – While President Trump left The Hague after the NATO summit on Wednesday evening, entrepreneurs and professionals gathered at...
CARIBBEAN-Former Trump advisor says US ‘will make Africa great again’
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC — Jason Miller, a communication strategist and former advisor to President Donald Trump, says that Africa should ally itself with the...
CARIBBEAN- Sir Ronald Sanders to deliver 2024 Commonwealth lecture honoring the...
LONDON, CMC – The Commonwealth Association has announced that Sir Ronald Sanders will deliver this year’s Commonwealth Lecture on July 1 at Marlborough House,...
JAMAICA–Prime Minister hails success in crime reduction
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has hailed the work of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in achieving a sustained reduction in...
GUYANA-Government employees to get salary increase before election.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Government employees are scheduled to receive the 2025 retroactive salary increase before the upcoming general election.
This is according to Vice...
BARBADOS-Mandatory participation in the national instant payment system
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) says it is mandating that all of the country’s commercial banks, as well as...
The Bahamas says the future of policing must be more innovative,...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - The US-based National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) began its second international training summit here with a senior...
CARIBBEAN-OAS and France to strengthen the teaching of French in the...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) says Secretary General Albert Ramdin and the Ambassador of France to the Eastern...
FOOTBALL-Diaz hat-trick dumps Reggae Boyz out of Gold Cup.
TEXAS, United States, CMC – Ismael Diaz netted a first-half hat-trick as Panama trounced Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz 4-1 on Tuesday to eliminate them from...
ATHLETICS-Minister Grange to lead dialogue on athlete retention strategy.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Olivia Grange, is set to engage key stakeholders to establish a national...
CRICKET-LEAD Seales, Joseph rout Aussies, but teams share honors on opening...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – After a mesmerizing display of fast bowling by Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph rocked Australia, West Indies’ batters faltered in...
CRICKET-Cricket to make debut at 2027 Pan Am Games
LIMA, Peru, CMC – For the first time in its history, the Pan American Games will feature the sport of cricket when it is...
BASKETBALL-Edgecombe was selected third overall by the 76ers in the NBA...
NEW YORK, United States, CMC – VJ Edgecombe of the Bahamas created history on Wednesday when he was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia...
CARIBBEAN-MSME’s urged to go digital.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The inaugural DigiLab Finance Caribbean program has concluded with a senior official of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) emphasizing...
Caribbean academic urges African neutrality as the US and China wrestle...
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC — A former member of the United Nations Security Council, Dr. Kishore Mahbubani, is urging Africa to remain neutral amidst the...
GRENADA-MWAG condemns plans to remove advertisements from radio stations critical of...
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Media Workers Association of Grenada (MWAG) Friday condemned what it termed “threats, intimidation, and actions by political activists...
CARIBBEAN-St Lucian hotelier becomes the first Caribbean recipient of the international...
MIAMI, CMC – The president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Sanovnik Destang, has become the first Caribbean hotelier to receive the...
CARIBBEAN-Afeximbank president ends tenure lauding expansion to the Caribbean.
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC – Professor Benedict O. Oramah on Friday ended his 10-year stint as president and chairman of the board of directors of...
HAITI-Government to make payments to teachers across Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Ministry of National Education says it is preparing to distribute more than 34,000 cheques to all its...
CRICKET-Trinbago Knight Riders, Barbados Royals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors finalize squads...
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, CMC – The Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), Barbados Royals, and Guyana Amazon Warriors have unveiled their 15-player squads for the 2025 Massy...
ATHLETICS-Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bids farewell to the National Stadium...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has announced that this week’s Jamaica National Championships will be her final appearance at Kingston’s National...
FOOTBALL-Reggae Boyz edge Guadeloupe to register first Gold Cup victory
CALIFORNIA, United States, CMC – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz kept their CONCACAF Gold Cup dreams alive with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Guadeloupe here at...
CRICKET-CPL trophy tour 2025 set to ignite the Caribbean with cricket...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is gearing up for an electrifying pre-season celebration with the launch of...
ATHLETICS-Boldon Jamaica has to offer more support to its professional athletes.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Legendary Trinidadian sprinter Ato Boldon believes that if Jamaica does not do more to assist its professional athletes,...
CRICKET-Matthews honored as top women’s player, Shamar & Alzarri also awarded.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews predictably took home the top women’s awards. At the same time, fast bowlers Shamar...
CRICKET-Russell stars with ball as Knight Riders beat Orcas to record...
DALLAS, United States, CMC – Andre Russell grabbed three wickets to help the Los Angeles Knight Riders to a six-wicket victory over the Seattle...
ATHLETICS-JA calls on World Athletics’ intervention to prevent small countries from...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Garth Gayle, President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), has revealed that the association plans to write to World...
TRINIDAD- New Governor appointed to Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo, on Wednesday, presented instruments of appointment to the new Governor of the Central Bank...
TRINIDAD-Privy Council reserves ruling in Paria diving case appeal
LONDON, CMC – The UK-based Privy Council has reserved its judgment on a final appeal in the tragic 2022 Paria diving incident, which claimed...
CARIBBEAN-Afreximbank successfully pilots payment system in the Caribbean
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC — The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully piloted the Caribbean version of its payment system, which allows businesses in countries...
CARIBBEAN-Afreximbank is confident of scheduled non-stop flights between Africa and the...
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC — The acting head of the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in the Caribbean, Okechukwu Ihejirika, says he remains confident that scheduled...
CARIBBEAN-OAS opens general assembly amidst growing financial problems and a changing...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The 55th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) began here on Wednesday night against the backdrop...
LEAD CARIBBEAN-Caribbean leaders want closer ties with Africa.
ABUJA, Nigeria, CMC – Former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson urged African and Caribbean leaders on Wednesday to recognize the opportunities for deeper cooperation...
GUYANA-Police pursue extradition of political activist Rickford Burke on extortion charges.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) says it is prepared to bring extortion charges against New York-based Guyanese political activist Rickford...
BARBADOS- Barbados to reform the penal system
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbadian penal system is undergoing a wave of reforms and developments aimed at making the prison service more sustainable,...
BELIZE-IFC and Belize sign MOU to scale up public-private partnerships
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Government of Belize on Saturday signed...
CARICOM-COFCOR calls for ceasefire in Gaza, de-escalation of Israel-Iran conflict
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) is calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza amid...
CARIBBEAN-Haitian Bridge Alliance calls for justice for Black and Brown refugees.
SAN DIEGO, CMC – The San Diego, California-based immigrant advocacy group, Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA), has called for justice for Black and Brown refugees,...
GUYANA-World Trade Centre Georgetown to help boost Guyana’s investment opportunities, business...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Investment opportunities in Guyana will be boosted with the opening of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG). This is according...
CARIBBEAN-COMMUNIQUE of the 77th Meeting of the OECS Authority
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – On June 17, 2025, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines proudly hosted the Opening Ceremony of the 77th Meeting of...
CARIBBEAN-Dominica PM wants a “sincere conversation” on CARICOM.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Monday said that the regional integration movement (CARICOM) needs to have a “sincere conversation” about the...
BARBADOS-Regional pension officials meeting in Barbados.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - A two-day Caribbean Association of Pension Supervisors Conference and Annual General Meeting got underway here on Monday, with regional pension...
UNITED STATES- Congresswoman condemns Trump’s aggressive military action in Iran
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has strongly condemned United States President Donald J. Trump’s military action in Iran. The...
TRINIDAD-Deputy police commissioner under investigation
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -A few months after she led a high-profile investigation into allegations of misbehavior in public office against the then...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO executive committee meeting to discuss priority topics in the Americas
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Executive Committee of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Monday began its 176th session here, discussing several priority topics to...
DOMINICA-OECS countries with CBI programs continue to strengthen the initiative-PM Skerrit
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC -Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, said that the five Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) with a citizenship by investment program...
CARIBBEAN-US confirms Trump considering visa bans on Caribbean countries
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States State Department has confirmed that President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on 36 countries, including...
ST. LUCIA-Nigerian leader in addressing a joint sitting of Parliament
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address a joint sitting of the St Lucia parliament on June 30, Deputy...
CARIBBEAN-IFC and CARICOM to spur green investments across the region
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Committee of Central Bank Governors Wednesday said it had entered into an agreement with the International...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas successfully returns to international capital markets.
NASSAU, Bahamas, June – The Bahamas government stated on Wednesday that it has completed the execution of an international capital markets transaction, which included...
BELIZE-Belize attends ILO conference hoping to foster social justice.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -Belize says its decision to attend the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva earlier this month was to signal the...
GUYANA-Opposition legislator resigns
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Opposition legislator Amanza Walton-Desir, Wednesday confirmed that she had tendered her resignation from the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform...
SURINAME-Staatsolie and PETRONAS sign production sharing contract
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -The state-owned oil and gas company, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with PETRONAS Suriname E&P...
Detroiter Opens up Innovative Mobile Fragrance Bar to Elevate Corporate Events
In the world of corporate events, creating unique and memorable experiences for your guests is paramount. This is why Dr. Sirrita Darby decided to...
CRICKET-LEAD Brits’ impressive knock leads South Africa to dominant win in...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Tazmin Brits fell agonizingly short of a maiden century. Still, her sensational innings powered South Africa Women to a commanding...
FOOTBALL-Soca Warriors escape with a draw against 10-man Haiti.
TEXAS, United States, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago were lucky to earn a point against Haiti in their crucial CONCACAF Gold Cup match after...
FOOTBALL-TTFA President Kieron Edwards unveils plan for new women’s national coach...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) President Kieron Edwards has announced plans to appoint a new head coach...
CRICKET-West Indies all-rounders Henry and Dottin secure WBBL spots in the...
BRISBANE, Australia, CMC -West Indies all-rounders Chinelle Henry and Deandra Dottin have been snapped up in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) Overseas Player...
CRICKET-Smith to miss opening Test due to injury, Labuschagne dropped.
SYDNEY, Australia, CMC – Australia’s talisman Steve Smith has been ruled out of the opening Test match against West Indies next week due to...
GUYANA-Presidential candidate vows to clear his name.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The presidential candidate of the newly-formed We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) political party, Azruddin Mohamed, has vowed to clear his...
BARBADOS-Barbados to receive nearly US$60 million from IMF
WASHINGTON, CMC – The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said it had concluded the fifth and final reviews of the...
GUYANA-Chief justice dismisses defamatory libel charges against New-York-based Guyanese national.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire Friday ruled that criminal defamatory libel is unconstitutional and violates the enshrined right to freedom of...
ST. VINCENT-St. Lucia’s opposition leader backs the CBI program.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Lucia's Opposition Leader, Allen Chastanet, says he supports citizenship by investment (CBI or CIP) and congratulated the opposition...
CARIBBEAN-UWI pays tribute to renowned Caribbean-born scientist
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has described as “the quintessential West Indian,”...
ST. LUCIA-Police launch investigation into viral video
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC -Police have launched an internal investigation into an incident in which police officers are seen in a video that has...
CARIBBEAN-WTO director defends organization amid concerns being raised by OECS countries
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday, said that the global community is facing...
CARIBBEAN-International cooperation essential for building a more productive future in LAC
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – The executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs, Tuesday said the...
CARIBBEAN- ST. Vincent and the Grenadines opposition leader says OECS Assembly...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Opposition Leader, Dr. Godwin Friday Tuesday said that the sub-regional Organisation of Eastern Caribbean...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas pauses recruitment of nurses from Cuba.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it is pausing the recruitment of nurses from Cuba and will also cancel its existing contracts...
ST. Kitts-Nevis PM says unity will result in Federation taking advantage...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Kitts-Nevis Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew, Tuesday said that the twin-island Federation is soon to embark upon geothermal...
CARIBBEAN-OECS chairman calls for fast-tracking of movement of goods within the...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, Tuesday called for the...
CARIBBEAN-Dominica willing to divest some national authority to OECS
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, said on Tuesday that his government is willing to divest some of its national...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean-American congresswoman critical of US President Donald Trump.
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has strongly condemned United States President Donald Trump for unleashing what she described as...
CARIBBEAN-St. Lucia’s opposition leader wants a new arrangement with the Caribbean...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Lucia's Opposition Leader, Allen Chastanet, Tuesday said the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly has become too...
CRICKET- West Indies duo fined for dissent in ODI clash against...
CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – West Indies women’s cricketers Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph have been penalized for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct...
CRICKET-West Indies Women drawn in favourable group for 2026 T20 World...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies Women have avoided the “group of death” for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled...
FOOTBALL-Edwards backs Yorke to lead T&T to the 2026 World Cup.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – President of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), Kieron Edwards, is backing Soca Warriors' head coach Dwight...
CRICKET-Kings lose out on du Plessis for the 2025 season, sign...
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Defending champions St Lucia Kings will be without the services of their inspirational captain, Faf du Plessis, for this...
CRICKET-LEAD (Including Quote)South Africa crushed West Indies Women in a decisive...
CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – In a one-sided series decider at the Three Ws Oval on Tuesday, South Africa Women delivered a commanding performance...
FOOTBALL- McClaren wants Reggae Boys to show fight after opening Gold...
CALIFORNIA, USA, CMC – Reggae Boys head coach Steve McClaren is urging his players to be more aggressive and show more fight after Guatemala...
FOOTBALL-Reggae Boyz defender Richard King joins St. Mirren in Scottish Premier...
PAISLEY, United Kingdom, CMC – Jamaican international defender Richard King has sealed a transfer to Scottish Premiership side St. Mirren FC, the club confirmed...
The government seeks parliamentary approval for TT$3.14 billion.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday presented a TT$3.14 billion (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) supplemental budget to Parliament,...
CARIBBEAN-Jamaica outlines priority for CARICOM chairmanship.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica says it will use its chairmanship of the 15-member regional integration movement, CARICOM, from July this year to emphasize...
GUYANA-Former opposition legislator launches new political party.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A few hours after confirming her resignation as an opposition parliamentarian and a member of the main opposition People’s National...
GRENADA-PM says there is no increase in deportees from the United...
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government says there has not been an increase in Grenadians being deported from the United States since...
ST. VINCENT-Government to table legislation regarding pension benefits for dismissed public...
KINGSTOWN, St, Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says that he will bring to Parliament a law to enshrine the pension rights...
BAHAMAS- Government moves to fill the gap left by the collapse...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The National carrier, Bahamasair, will be stepping in to fill the gap following the collapse of the Florida-based carrier –...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean launches project to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response
CASTRIES, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean has launched a project to boost pandemic preparedness and response in the sub-region, bringing renewed focus to building...
CARIBBEAN-IDB creates fund to strengthen Caribbean integration
BRASILIA, Brazil, The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has announced new measures to support the region through development and integration.
The Washington-based financial institution stated that...
UNITED STATES-Candidate with Caribbean roots vying to become Brooklyn Borough President
NEW YORK, CMC – The son of Caribbean immigrants is vying for the position of Brooklyn Borough President in New York as early voting,...
BARBADOS-Energy Ministry moves to unlock the rid with the second phase...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados has launched the second phase of the competitive procurement process for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which brings the...
BARBADOS-Prime Minister announces major upgrades to the health sector, including public...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Government has announced significant improvements in the healthcare sector that would see an expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s...
The SURINAME-Central Bank says there is no need for speculative trading...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Central Bank of Suriname (CBvS) Monday said it regrets the “speculative behavior” of buyers and sellers in the currency...
BELIZE-Belize advances national plans to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize Monday began advancing plans in its fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing with the convening of a...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean countries attending a two-day meeting on international cooperation
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – Authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will meet here from Tuesday to analyze the challenges of international cooperation...
BERMUDA-Bermuda observing National Heroes Day
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermuda is observing National Heroes Day on Monday, with Premier David Burt urging citizens to “take a moment to recognize...
TRINIDAD-Four companies produce most of the country’s natural gas in 2024
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago says 95 percent of the country's natural gas last year had...
ATHLETICS-Alfred storms to victory in 100m at Stockholm Diamond League
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – Julien Alfred continued her impressive start to the season with another dominant performance on her way to capturing gold in...
CRICKET-LEAD Lewis, Hope blast Ireland bowlers to power Windies to series-winning...
BREADY, Ireland, CMC – Openers Evin Lewis and Shai Hope provided the West Indies’ platform with a historic batting performance to propel them to...
CRICKET-LEAD (Including quotes)Runs galore as West Indies fall short against South...
CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – A dominant all-round display from South Africa Women secured a 40-run victory over West Indies Women in a high-scoring...
CRICKET-Bishop Auguste shows good form on the opening day between West...
COOLIDGE, Antigua, CMC – The West Indies Academy ended the opening day of their second four-day match against Sri Lanka Emerging Players trailing by...
SURINAME-NDP says it is prepared to lead the new government
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The main opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) says it is prepared to lead Suriname together with its coalition partners even...
HAITI-WFP warns no food supplies for Haiti if hit by a...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The World Food Programme (WFP) says for the first time it has no prepositioned food supplies in Haiti for the...
CARIBBEAN-CDB signs MOU with CAF to accelerate sustainable development across the...
BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Development Bank of Latin America and...
TRINIDAD-CCHR calls for stakeholders to preserve the work done by UNHCR
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) Tuesday expressed its “deep sadness” at the closure of the...
CARIBBEAN-Venezuela reiterates its position on the border dispute with Guyana.
BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC – Venezuela has reiterated its position regarding the ownership of the Essequibo Region in Guyana, saying that nothing should be done...
CARIBBEAN-CCF issues call to fund proposals
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) has launched its third call for proposals, offering US$400,000 in grants to support cultural and...
JAMAICA-UNDP to launch a new DRR program for the Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to launch a new Disaster Risk Resilience (DRR) for the Caribbean with estimates...
CARIBBEAN-Caribbean policymakers face complex challenges.
BRASILIA, Brazil, CMC - The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Nigel Clarke, says policymakers in the Caribbean are facing...
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