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GUYANA-Supporting Venezuela’s Essequibo claim will result in treason charges – Benn.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has warned Guyanese sternly, declaring that anyone who supports Venezuela’s planned election for a...
US-CARIBBEAN RELATIONS-Six Caribbean nations face possible US travel restrictions under Trump
UPDATE: The story has been amended to include Haiti on the "orange" list.
WASHINGTON, CMC – Six Caribbean nations—Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St....
CARIBBEAN-CCJ to honor retiring Justice Burgess at a special sitting
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will hold a special sitting at its headquarters in Port of Spain on Tuesday,...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda seek US clarification on reported travel restrictions.
WASHINGTON, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda has formally requested clarification from the United States following reports that it has been placed on a “yellow list” of...
St. Kitts-Nevis delegation visiting Taiwan.
TAIPEI, Taiwan, CMC—St Kitts-Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas is heading a delegation to Taiwan for an official visit. The delegation seeks to...
TRINIDAD-Few surprises in the new Stuart Young cabinet
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Stuart Young on Monday named a 24-member Cabinet and shifted veteran politicians Colm Imbert and Fitzgerald Hinds from...
CARIBBEAN-CTO secretary-general highlights the urgent need for climate action
BERLIN, Germany, CMC – The Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Dona Regis-Prosper, has called for immediate and tangible climate action, financing,...
JAMAICA-Marcus Garvey plaque to be unveiled in Atlanta
WASHINGTON, CMC—The Jamaica Embassy said Monday that a plaque will be unveiled in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 25 to honor Jamaica's first National Hero,...
ANTIGUA-IMF says Antigua and Barbuda’s public debt has been reduced significantly
WASHINGTON, CMC—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Antigua and Barbuda's post-pandemic economic expansion is continuing. Actual economic output is estimated to have surpassed pre-pandemic...
UNITED STATES- US government extends flight ban to Port au Prince,...
WASHINGTON, CMC -The United States has extended the flight ban to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, until September 8 due to worsening security conditions and escalating gang...
ANTIGUA-Government condemns “politically motivated” attempt to malign PM regarding the sale...
ANTIGUA-Government condemns "politically motivated" attempt to malign PM regarding the sale of a megayacht.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has...
GRENADA-Grenada signs visa waiver agreements with several African Nations
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—The Government of Grenada has established diplomatic relations with several African nations as part of its foreign policy to develop and...
UNITED STATES-NY Attorney General sues Trump for dismantling Dept. of Education,...
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday led a coalition of 20 other attorneys in suing the Trump administration...
BAHAMAS-Government rejects allegations of engaging in forced labor using Cuban medical...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC—The Bahamas government on Wednesday rejected any notion that the country is engaged in forced labor as it responded to a recent...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas prime minister says national interest not served by silence.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC—Prime Minister Phillip Davis said Wednesday that economic instability, geopolitical realignments, and shifting power dynamics have left many countries grappling with questions...
BARBADOS-Sixth SEforAll Global Forum hears your call for closer collaboration to...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—A two-day international conference on energy began here on Wednesday amid concerns that the world has run out of time for hesitation...
UNITED NATIONS-UN human rights expert says ending the crisis in Haiti...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC—The United Nations High Commissioner's Designated Expert on Human Rights, William O'Neill, said Tuesday that he believes solving the security crisis in...
TRINIDAD- The ruling party will present candidates for the general election.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The ruling People's National Movement (PNM) will present its 41 candidates on Sunday to contest the general elections scheduled...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad PM joins in condemning US policy regarding Cuban health workers.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has joined other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders in defending the Cuban health brigade...
LEAD CARIBBEAN-Suriname foreign affairs minister elected as OAS Secretary General
WASHINGTON, CMC – Suriname's Foreign Affairs Minister, Albert Ramdin, was elected as the new secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) for...
DOMINICA-China reaffirms commitment to Dominica’s socio-economic development.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—China reaffirmed its commitment to Dominica's socio-economic development Friday while describing its relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as one...
JAMAICA-Jamaican economy benefitted from TEF speed network initiative-Bartlett
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the Jamaican economy has received a one-billion-dollar (One Jamaica dollar = US$0.008 cents) boost through the Tourism...
UNITED STATES-Concerns regarding the future of Caribbean ‘Dreamers’
NEW YORK, CMC – Immigration advocates in New York have expressed uncertainty about the future of the Caribbean and other “Dreamers,” even as a...
TRINIDAD-Stuart Young to take the oath of office as new prime...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Energy and Energy Industries Minister Stuart Young will be sworn in as Trinidad and Tobago's seventh prime minister on...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago want a quick review of visa restrictions by...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Trinidad and Tobago government reiterated its 'disappointment" Friday at the United Kingdom's decision to impose visa restrictions on nationals...
CRICKET-LEAD Red Force humiliates Pride within two days
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force produced a sublime bowling performance for the second straight day on their way to...
FOOTBALL-Inter Miami advances to Champions Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Inter Miami CF booked their spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after a 2-0 victory over Jamaican side Cavalier FC...
ATHLETICS-Grand Slam Track unveils full lineup for historic Kingston slam.
NEW YORK, NY, CMC—Grand Slam Track has officially revealed the complete roster of 96 Racers and Challengers set to compete in the league’s inaugural...
BELIZE-OAS to deploy Electoral Observation Mission to Belize
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, has announced the appointment of Maricarmen Plata, a member...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO director underscores the need to address public health challenges in...
MEXICO, CMC – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has underscored the need to address public health challenges...
ANTIGUA– The government encourages wealthy citizens to invest in the hospitality...
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC—The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is advancing an initiative to include wealthy citizens in the country’s hospitality industry through targeted...
GUYANA-Foreign helicopters seen in Guyana’s airspace were authorized.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) sought to assure the public that special authorization was granted to a private aviation company based...
Government optimistic about further economic growth in 2025
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government says the country experienced robust economic performance last year despite the devastating impact of a major...
ANTIGUA-Antigua PM defends Cuban Health Brigade program
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the United States should treat the Caribbean with 'some degree' of respect rather...
DOMINICA-Dominica’s geothermal power plant on track for Christmas completion
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—The Dominica government says the construction of the 10-megawatt geothermal power plant, expected to be the first in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),...
GUYANA-Minister says Guyana is aware of Venezuelan “sleepers” in the country.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A senior Guyana government minister Wednesday said that the authorities are aware of Venezuelan “sleepers” in the country, and there...
JAMAICA-Government outlines a raft of measures aimed at helping Jamaicans.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Government has announced a raft of measures aimed at improving the socio-economic situation of Jamaicans, including increasing the income tax threshold...
UPDATE-United Kindom imposes visa restrictions on Trinidad and Tobago nationals.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government expressed its disappointment Wednesday at the United Kingdom government's decision to impose, with immediate...
CARIBBEAN-Jamaican wins regional award as Nigerian takes top prize.
LONDON, CMC—Jamaican Nicholas Kee has been declared the winner of the regional categories, while Stanley Chidubem Anigbogu from Nigeria clinched the overall title of...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM foreign ministers meet with US special envoy for Latin America...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARICOM) foreign ministers have been told that the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is expected to travel to...
BARBADOS-Opposition leader dismisses Budget as the start of a “political apocalypse.”
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne dismissed the Budget the Barbados government presented on Monday as a "report card" on an emerging 'tyranny.' He...
ANTIGUA-Antigua PM says he has seen no case to undermine the...
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC—Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he has not seen "any case of corruption" that would undermine the integrity...
CARIBBEAN- Over 1,000 delegates to attend SEforALL Global Forum in Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Over 1,000 delegates from around the world will gather next week to “talk all things” energy. The Government of Barbados and Sustainable...
GUYANA- IMF says Guyana’s economic transformation advancing at ‘strong pace’
WASHINGTON, CMC—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Guyana's economic transformation is advancing at "a strong pace and broadening in scale."
After concluding its 2025 Article...
CARIBBEAN– US-based University expands education in the Caribbean
LISLE, CMC—Citizens across the English-speaking Caribbean stand to benefit from an initiative recently launched by a US-based university that will transform access to higher...
GUYANA-President Ali marks International Women’s Day with a firm pledge for...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—President Irfaan Ali has reiterated the nation's steadfast commitment to advancing gender equality and celebrating the resilience of women worldwide and in...
CMCFeature CARIBBEAN–Together We Thrive: A Commonwealth fit for the future
LONDON, CMC – Nelson Mandela once said, "It always seems impossible until it is done." Reflecting on my nine-year tenure as Secretary-General of the...
HAITI– Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes the new president of Haiti’s Transitional...
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC — Fritz Alphonse Jean, representative of the Montana Accord, was officially sworn in as president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT)...
JAMAICA- Third telecommunications provider to begin operations
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Rock Mobile, the country’s third domestic telecommunications provider, is expected to begin operations this year after meeting the terms and conditions of...
LEAD CARIBBEAN-Suriname foreign affairs minister elected as OAS Secretary General
WASHINGTON, CMC – Suriname's Foreign Affairs Minister, Albert Ramdin, was elected as the new secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS) for...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM countries bask in the appointment of Ramdin as OAS Secretary...
WASHINGTON, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries Monday basked in the historic election of Albert Ramdin, the Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation Minister of...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM welcomes additional aid funds from Canada
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC -The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) said Monday it welcomes Canada's announcement that it will provide CAD$24.1 million (One Canadian dollar = 0.69...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM foreign ministers welcome the appointment of Ramdin as the new...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) on Monday congratulated Suriname’s Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin on his “historic” election as...
ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda to host diplomatic encounter forum this month
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Affairs Minister, E.P. Chet Greene, says the 2025 Diplomatic Encounter Forum, to be held later this...
CRICKET-LEAD Pride: Volcanoes romp to victories; Scorpions fight back
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Barbados Pride and the Windward Islands Volcanoes both registered impressive wins within three days over the Combined Campuses and...
FOOTBALL-Cavalier FC vows comeback after 2-0 defeat to Inter Miami in...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, CMC — Inter Miami CF took a significant step toward advancing in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup following a 2-0 victory...
CRICKET-LEAD T&T Women spin their way past Barbados to Super50 Cup...
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – For the second time in the space of four days, Trinidad and Tobago Women’s spinners completely dominated Barbados Women...
FOOTBALL-Bailey nets first Champions League goal in Villa win
BRUSSELS, Belgium, CMC – Jamaican international Leon Bailey scored his first Champions League goal to help Aston Villa trounce Club Brugge 3-1 in their...
ATHLETICS-Williams breaks South American indoor 200m record.
MIAMI, Florida, CMC – Sprinter Daniel Williams set a new South American indoor 200-meter record at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Indoor...
BAHAMAS– Bahamian airline confirms an incident involving a flight attendant in...
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – National carrier Bahamasair has confirmed an incident involving a flight attendant at Cap-Haïtien International Airport in Haiti on March 1.
The...
CARIBBEAN-CDB Pumps US$ 17 Million into bold overhaul of St Lucia’s...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a US$17 million loan to support the Government of St. Lucia’s mission to...
HAITI– JetBlue extends suspension of flights to Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—US-based carrier JetBlue Airways has pushed back the resumption of its flights to Toussaint Louverture International Airport, citing ongoing civil...
GUYANA-Guyana asks ICJ to block Venezuela from engaging in electoral activities...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Government of Guyana has called on the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) to block Venezuela from engaging in electoral activities...
GUYANA– KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to connect Guyana to Europe starting...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will begin operations in Guyana on June 4, marking a significant milestone for the country's international travel connections.
Minister...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Education Minister to introduce metal detectors at local high...
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC—Education Minister Sharie de Castro has announced plans to introduce metal detectors at a local high school, Elmore Stoutt High...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean immigration advocates condemn NYC Mayor’s Congressional testimony on mass...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates on Wednesday strongly condemned New York City Mayor Eric Adams's appearance before the United States Congressional Committee...
JAMAICA–Government advancing aged vehicle policy to boost public transportation sector
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Transport Ministry intends to implement a new aged vehicle policy that allows for the importation of 10-year-old cars and 15——to 20-year-old...
GUYANA-Jagdeo receives an award at the World Sustainable Development Summit.
NEW DELHI, India, CMC – Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, was conferred the Sustainable Development Leadership Award at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025...
BARBADOS-Indian Prime Minister given Barbados award.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -Barbados on Wednesday presented the Honorary Freedom of Barbados Award to India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Bridgetown is set to...
TRINIDAD-Finance minister dismisses call for an investigation into controversy surrounding Auditor...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Finance Minister Colm Imbert Wednesday brushed aside Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar's call for an investigation into him now that...
GRENADA-OECS immigration ministers open two-day meeting in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Immigration Ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) began a two-day meeting here on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Dickon...
TRINIDAD-Energy chamber welcomes the decision to the refinery to an African...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Energy Chamber of Trinidad & Tobago says it welcomes the decision to lease the Guaracara oil refinery to...
GUYANA-Fire destroys private schools.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government says it will "fully" support students affected by the fire on Wednesday at the privately owned Mae's schools in...
GRENADA-OECS immigration ministers to meet in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell will deliver the feature address at the third Council of Immigration Ministers from the Organization of Eastern...
GUYANA-Government reaffirms position on cabotage exemptions.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government Tuesday said it had granted no permission to the locally based Hadi’s World or any of its...
GRENADA-Dominica PM calls for unity to deal with a changing global...
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called for continued closer collaboration and unity among Caribbean countries in a changing...
GUYANA- A long-standing PNCR member quits claiming disrespect for women.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Amna Ally, former general secretary of the primary opposition People's National Congress Reform (PNCR), has resigned, claiming that women are no longer...
The government presents a neat two billion dollar budget to Parliament.
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall presented an EC$1.91 billion (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) budget to Parliament on Friday. He said...
CARIBBEAN-OECS sign partnership agreement with New Zealand to boost geothermal energy...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC—The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) signed a partnership agreement with New Zealand on Friday to advance geothermal energy and...
BAHAMAS-Bahamasair investigating a March 1 incident in Haiti
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The state-owned Bahamasair is investigating an incident involving a flight attendant at Cap-Haïtien International Airport in Haiti on March 1.
“Bahamasair...
BELIZE-BELTRAIDE partners with IICA on a significant project
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) says it is involved in a project that aims to foster climate resilience and...
CMCFeature-Shaping the future How advocacy fuels progress in a changing world.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – In 1980, Adolf Ratzka, a German disability rights activist, grew frustrated with how decisions about disabled people's lives were made...
ATHLETICS-Clayton, Watson impress at World Indoor Qualifiers.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaican sprinters Tia Clayton and Rohan Watson performed impressively on their way to winning the 60-meter events at the World...
FOOTBALL-Raymond sent on loan to Dunfermline Athletic.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Trinidadian international Andre Raymond will spend the remainder of the season at Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic after being loaned...
CRICKET-Dottin’s all-around effort helps the Giants demolish the Warriors.
LUCKNOW, India, CMC – Deandra Dottin contributed with bat and ball as her Gujarat Giants Women crushed the UP Warriorz Women by 81 runs...
CRICKET-Shallow Joseph visits Peru to promote cricket.
LIMA, Peru, CMC—Cricket West Indies (CWI) president Dr Kishore Shallow, along with Keith Joseph, president of the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC),...
HORSERACING-Saffie records Stakes wins at Gulfstream, Oaklawn Park.
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, CMC – The same day he captured his maiden Sandy Lane Gold Cup title, Barbadian champion trainer Saffie Joseph Jr also...
CRICKET-LEAD T&T Women end Barbados’ unbeaten streak; defending champs lose again
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Women trounced Barbados Women by five wickets to hand them their first loss of this year’s...
GUYANA-UK Foreign secretary reiterates “unwavering support” for Guyana’s territorial space
LONDON, CMC – United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary David Lammy reiterated Britain’s unwavering support for Guyana’s territorial integrity after a Venezuelan patrol vessel violated...
CARIBBEAN-Ramdin confident of victory
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Albert Ramdin, Suriname's 67-year-old Foreign Affairs Minister, is very confident. He believes that on March 10, he will be elected as the...
SURINAME-Suriname signs novel project to strengthen resilience against environmental
WASHINGTON, CMC—The World Bank says Suriname has signed a novel project to strengthen its resilience against environmental shocks.
The Washington-based financial institution said Friday that...
GUYANA– The Commonwealth Secretary supports Guyana after the Venezuelan Coast Guard...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC has echoed the alarm of the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, after a coast guard vessel...
JAMAICA-Electoral Commission highlights concerns about new pariah boundary.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) says the proposed parish boundary for the town of Portmore, in the central parish of...
UNITED STATES-Trump doubles down on mass deportation in address to US...
WASHINGTON, CMC – United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on his moves to report illegal migrations, castigating Democrats for what he regarded...
ST. Vincent PM defends the Cuban health brigade program.
On Wednesday, KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves defended the Cuban health brigade program after the United States announced it intends to...
ST. VINCENT-PM Gonsalves wants ECCB governor to consider resigning amid controversy...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said Wednesday he would neither confirm nor deny sending any...
ST. VINCENT-PM Gonsalves warns border dispute could still have tensions even...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said Wednesday that even after the International Court of Justice...
BARBADOS-Barbados ratifies the ILO convention on seafarers’ identity documents.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government says it has formally deposited the instrument of ratification of the revised International Labour Organization (ILO) Seafarers...
GUYANA- President Ali alerts the international community due to the presence...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Government of Guyana has alerted the international community to threats by the Venezuelan military against various oil production vessels...
UPDATE GUYANA-U.S State Department condemns Venezuelan naval threats to Guyana’s offshore...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere issued a stern statement on Saturday after a Venezuelan vessel approached Guyana’s assets within...
UPDATE GUYANA-Venezuela accuses President Ali of generating conflict in the region.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The government of Venezuela has dismissed comments made by the President of Guyana, Dr Irfaan Ali, concerning one of Venezuela’s...
GUYANA-OAS ‘unequivocally’ condemns Venezuelan threats to ExxonMobil FPSOs in Guyana waters
WASHINGTON, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) on Saturday “unequivocally” condemned the recent actions of Venezuelan naval vessels threatening ExxonMobil’s Floating Production...
JAMAICA-Senate passes controversial Bill for 15th parish.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Andrew Holness administration on Friday used its superior numbers in the Senate to pass the Counties and Parishes (Amendment) Bill 2025,...
FOOTBALL-Tottenham’s Spencer returns to Chelsea on loan.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Chelsea has signed Reggae Girlz goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer on an emergency loan from Tottenham for the rest of the Women’s...
The government monitors the US’s position on eliminating oil and gas...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government said Thursday it would continue to advocate for what is best for the country...
CMCFeature-CARIBBEAN-The OAS needs a leader, not a battleground.
WASHINGTON, CMC – The campaign for the position of Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has been tainted by misinformation and...
TRINIDAD-African company selected as preferred bidder for oil refinery
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—The Trinidad and Tobago government Thursday said it had accepted the recommendation of an evaluation committee that recommended Oando PLC,...
TRINIDAD-PM Rowley responds to Opposition Leader remarks over his ending resignation
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar's recent "ill-advised, direct attack on the Maduro Government" is...
CARIBBEAN-US Secretary of State likely to visit the Caribbean next month
MIAMI, CMC – United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit the Caribbean for talks with regional leaders, less than a...
St. Vincent will participate in the Berlin Economic Forum in Germany.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC—Minister Carlos James of St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture will address the Berlin Economic...
JAMAICA-Police issue warning to criminals, as government defends actions of law...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake is promising that law enforcement officials will continue to locate and dismantle criminal networks across...
JAMAICA-UNDP says CSO referral system can bolster demand for social justice...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called on the Jamaica government and civil society organizations (CSOs) to consider establishing an official...
ST LUCIA-Sammy, Alfred and Spencer receive Independence awards.
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – West Indies head coach Daren Julius Garvey Sammy, along with athletes Julien Alfred and Levern Donaline Spencer, have been...
CRICKET-Matthews outduels Henry in Mumbai Indians’ win over Warriors.
BENGALURU, India, CMC – Hayley Matthews got the better of her West Indies teammate Chinelle Henry as the Mumbai Indians Women strolled to a...
FOOTBALL-Guyana U20 Women advance with win over Haiti.
MIAMI, Florida, CMC – Guyana booked their spot in the Concacaf Women’s Under-20 Championship at the expense of Haiti. At the same time, Trinidad...
CRICKET-LEAD Barbados Women go top of Women’s Super50 Cup with win...
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Barbados Women are the only unbeaten team left in the CG United Women’s Super50 Cup after knocking off the...
FOOTBALL-Reggae Girlz edge Peru to sweep series
LIMA, Peru, CMC – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz completed a 2-0 series sweep of their international friendlies against Peru when they emerged victorious 3-2 in...
CRICKET-Dottin’s bowling effort helps the Giants defeat the Challengers.
BENGALURU, India, CMC – Deandra Dottin’s heroics with the bat weren’t needed. Still, she made a handy contribution with the ball as the Gujarat...
URGENT BARBADOS-PM Mottley announces Cabinet reshuffle
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced a Cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, hours after her Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Minister, Marsha Caddle, resigned,...
TRINIDAD-Government commissions scanners at the port
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—On Monday, the Trinidad and Tobago government Commissioned two new large-scale non-intrusive inspection mobile scanners at the Port of Spain,...
URGENT TRINIDAD- Prime Minister to resign on March 16
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley announced on Wednesday that he will resign from office on March 16.
During a ceremony this...
ST. VINCENT-PM defends country’s abstention from UN vote condemning Russia
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has defended his government's abstention from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on Monday...
CARIBBEAN-IACHR elects its board of directors for 2025
WASHINGTON, CMC—Guyana's Dr. Arif Bulkan has been named the second vice president of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), which announced the formation...
CARIBBEAN-Communique
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The following is the full text of the communique issued on Friday, following the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit held in...
ST. VINCENT-PM Gonsalves claims some local media on foreign payroll
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has made yet another unsubstantiated claim that some local media...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM foreign ministers meet to discuss US position on the Cuban...
PORT OF SPAN, Trinidad, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARICOM) foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss the United States' decision to revoke the visas of foreign...
BARBADOS-IMF delegation ends visit to Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday ended a three-day visit to Barbados aimed at reviewing recent economic...
JAMAICA-Human rights group responds to a statement from the police commissioner.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The human rights group Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) has called on the Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, and “the wider security apparatus”...
URGENT DOMINICA-High Court dismisses charges of incitement against opposition politicians
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—High Court judge Justice Collin Williams Friday dismissed charges of incitement against former prime minister Edion James, the leader of the main...
UNITED STATES-Haitian-American legislator calls for permanent TPS protections for Haitians
NEW YORK, CMC – New York City Council Member Farah Louis has joined New colleagues, local and state legislators, community advocates, and clergy leaders...
GRENADA-Caribbean Congress of Labour Condemns Grenada Government’s Withholding of Union Dues
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—The Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) has called on the Government of Grenada to immediately release all withheld union dues without...
GUYANA-Guyana is holding off on cryptocurrency until the financial sector modernizes.
According to Vice President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC, the Guyana government has no immediate plans to facilitate or regulate cryptocurrency transactions despite...
TRINIDAD-Police Commissioner reassures officers after High Court voids promotion exams results.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, CMC—Following the High Court's decision to quash the results of the recent police promotional examinations, Acting Commissioner of...
CARICOM-Bahamas Prime Minister signs $200 million agreement with Afreximbank.
BIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMCTo enhance economic resilience and sustainable infrastructure, Prime Minister of The Bahamas Philip Davis has signed a $200 million agreement with the...
CARICOM-US President to be invited to the Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are expected to invite United States President Donald Trump to visit the Caribbean for discussions on...
CARIBBEAN-Martinique signs CARICOM Accession Agreement
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on Thursday, signed an agreement with...
HAITI- Haiti’s new permanent representative to the OAS presents her credentials
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—Haiti’s new permanent representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Myrtha Désulmé, presented her credentials to OAS Secretary...
HAITI-Congressman urges the United States to keep TPS in place for...
WASHINGTON, CMC—Republican Michael V. Lawler has written to President Donald Trump urging his Administration to keep Haitian citizens' Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in place.
"For...
UNITED NATIONS-UN says Haiti experiencing “massive human rights violations”
UNITED NATIONS, CMC—United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that Haiti continues to experience “massive human rights violations” as efforts continue to bring about...
CARIBBEAN-Environmental project identifies critical policy imperatives.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia-based Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission said Monday that the implementation of the Recycle OECS...
HAITI-Haitian troops on a two-week training exercise in Martinique
PORT AU PRINCE, CMC—The Ministry of Defense has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the Haitian Armed Forces (FADH) with the necessary means to defend...
ST. KITTS-Bar association monitoring “serious cases” brought against lawyers.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC—The St Kitts Nevis Bar Association (SKNBA) says that while it will continue to monitor developments in which “serious charges” have...
CARICOM-Caribbean countries urged to voice concerns over rising global warming.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARCOM) countries are being urged to voice their concerns in support of the Paris Agreement, which will maintain the 1.5-degree...
CARICOM-UN Secretary-General to propose new initiative to secure peace and stability...
BRIDGETOWN, Baarbados, CMC—United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he intends to present a new initiative to support Haiti's security and stability to the United...
CARIBBEAN- IDB Invest, Japan’s JICA a announce billion dollar fund to...
TOKYO, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDD) says IDB Invest, its private-sector arm, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have announced a...
UNITED STATES– US Secretary of State holds brief talks with Jamaica...
WASHINGTON, CMC—The United States Department of State says Secretary of State Marco Rubio held brief talks with Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday.
State...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-US Virgin Islands wants a 25% tariff on goods...
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC—The Governor of the neighboring US Virgin Islands (USVI), Albert Bryan Jr., has requested an emergency session with his legislature...
JAMAICA- Jamaica is not in recession -PIOJ Director General
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Despite recent economic challenges, Jamaica is not in a recession, says the Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr....
LEAD CARICOM-Consensus yet to emerge on Haiti’s general election
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders were heading into caucus on Thursday to discuss the possibility of Haiti holding long-overdue elections in November, but...
CARICOM-EU Commission president calls for greater collaboration with the Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—On Wednesday, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen underscored the importance of closer collaboration with the Caribbean, saying Europe...
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- Dominican Army detains over 90,000 undocumented Haitians in six...
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, CMC – The Dominican Republic Army says it transferred 90,018 undocumented Haitian nationals to the General Directorate of Migration over...
CARICOM-UN Secretary-General to propose a new initiative to secure peace and...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he intends to present a new initiative to the United Nations Security Council to support security...
CARICOM-CPSO more optimistic of intra regional trade
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC—The chief executive officer of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Dr. Patrick Antoine, says he expects an important announcement...
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS-Government exploring a merger of customs and immigration departments
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC—The government of its British overseas territory is actively exploring the integration of its Customs and Immigration departments into a...
UNITED STATES-NYC Council Speaker demands mayor’s resignation
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Council speaker Adrienne Adams has demanded the resignation of the City’s mayor, Eric Adams, over his collusion with...
GRENADA-Former Prime Minister is concerned about the increase in budget loan...
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell believes that the government's announcement that it will seek Parliament's approval to borrow EC$725 million...
JAMAICA-Citizens urged to play a role in crime reduction.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—The Jamaica government urges citizens to help ensure that crime continues to trend downward on the island.
“Across Jamaica, there’s a 22 percent...
BERMUDA-Bermudians voting for new government
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermudians are casting their ballots for a new government on Tuesday, with the two main political parties confident of winning...
TRINIDAD-PanTrinbago defends pricing structure.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -PanTrinbago Monday defended the pricing structure for this year's annual steelpan competition, saying that the Panorama competition is a...
HAITI-Police union calls for the implementation of SoE.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC—The union representing the Haitian National Police Union (PNH) is calling on the government to institute a state of emergency...
ATHLETICS-ST LUCIA-Alfred Charles repeats as top sportsperson for 2024
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Track queen Julien Alfred and cricketer Johnson Charles again took him to the Senior Sports Personalities of the Year...
FOOTBALL-Shaw is not named in the Reggae Girlz squad for upcoming...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has not been included in Jamaica’s 24-member squad to face Peru in two upcoming...
CRICKET-Harpy Eagles back on top in West Indies Championship
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles are back at the top of the West Indies Championship after completing the third...
CRICKET-WOMEN’S SUPER50 CUP 2025: Cricket action returns to St. Kitts
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the highly anticipated return of the CG United Women's Super50 Cup, bringing top-tier...
HOCKEY-GHB announces 16-member U21 women’s hockey team for PAHF Junior Challenge
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) revealed on Tuesday the final 16-player roster for the Under-21 Women's Hockey team set to...
CRICKET- Losing debut for Henry in WPL
VADODARA, India, CMC – Jamaica and West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry made a remarkable shift with the bat. Still, her team, UP Warriorz Women,...
GUYANA–Guyana’s Gas to Energy project to become a reality despite delays...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The general secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), Dr. Bharrat Jagged, says the country's transformative Gas to Energy (GTE)...
GRENADA- Dr. Keith Mitchell steps down as opposition leader
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Dr. Keith Mitchell, Leader of the main opposition New National Party (NNP), announced on Thursday that he will resign in June...
UNITED STATES–NY Governor announces plans amid calls for MayorMayor’sgnation concerning mass...
NEW YORK, CMC – On Thursday, theove— New York,l, proposed new actions to restore public trust in the New York City government. Hochul announced...
GUYANA–Government engaging German company to operate gas to energy power plant
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The government has shortlisted and started negotiations with Siemens Energy, a German company, as the potential firm to operate and manage the...
CARICOM-Commonwealth secretary-general thankful to CARICOM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Outgoing Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC bade farewell to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, describing them as “ powerhouse within the...
GUYANA-CDB President wraps up first official visit, reaffirms commitment to Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The new President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, has left Guyana following a successful three-day visit that included the...
CARIBBEAN-US Coast Guard returns 31 migrants to the Bahamas
MIAMI, CMC – The United States Coast Guard said on Friday that it returned 31 migrants of "mixed nationalities" to The Bahamas following three...
GUYANA-Gov’t to set up a special forensic unit to investigate child...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The government is exploring the establishment of a state-owned forensic interview unit to investigate child abuse cases and plans to introduce new...
TRINIDAD-Indo Trinidadians are not being targeted by the state Rowley.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC—Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has sought to reassure Indo-Trinidadians that there is no reason to fear the state's targeting.
Rowley,...
GRENADA–A significant portion of election campaigning funds in the OECS are...
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Political parties in Grenada and other countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) received a significant portion of their...
GRENADA–Foreign Affairs Minister confirms request from US to deport non-Grenadians to...
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall has confirmed that the Trump Administration officially requested the Government to accept immigrants who are not...
CARIBBEAN-Fitch ratings affirm CDB’s AA+ rating with a stable outlook.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Caribbean Development Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at 'AA+' with a Stable Outlook, underpinned by...
BERMUDA-Premier Burt leads the ruling party to a third consecutive victory.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC—Premier David Burt led his ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP) to victory in the general elections held on Tuesday, even as the...
HAITI-International crisis group calls on Haiti to abandon plans for elections...
BRUSSELS, CMC – The Belgium-based International Crisis Group (ICG) says instead of rushing toward elections, the transitional government in Haiti should focus on the...
CRICKET-Emrit warns Red Force of complacency during WI Championship break.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Red Force head coach Rayad Emrit wants his team to remain focused as they head...
JAMAICA-Shaw brace leads City demolition of Liverpool.
MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Jamaican international Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored twice as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the Women’s Super League at the...
CRICKET-Campbell to lead Guyana in Super50 Cup.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – West Indies wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle has been selected to captain Guyana in the upcoming CG United Women’s Super50 Cup.
The 31-year-old...
JAMAICA-Under17’s narrowly miss out on World Cup qualification.
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, CMC – Jamaica’s Under-17 footballers were on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup before a late goal...
CRICKET-Dottin stars with bat and ball in Giants’ victory over Warriors
VADODARA, India, CMC – Deandra Dottin starred as the Gujarat Giants Women romped to a comfortable six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz Women when the...
DOMINICA-Dominica PM wants the entire movement of CARICOM nationals.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC—Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he does not support the criteria for a selected category of persons to be allowed to...
UNITED STATES-NYC Council officials express their concern over allowing ICE access...
NEW YORK, CMC—New York City Council officials have expressed concern at Mayor Eric Adams's decision to issue an executive order allowing United States Immigration...
CARIBBEAN-US urged to send high-level delegation to CARICOM summit
WASHINGTON, CMC—The United States is being urged to send a high-level delegation to the Caribbean Community (CRICOM) leaders summit, which will be held in...
ST. VINCENT-PM defends AG’s election candidacy but attacks CWI president’s bid
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC—Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has defended the selection of Attorney General Grenville Williams as a candidate for the ruling Unity...
GRENADA-ECCB holding millions of dollars in Grenada’s CBI contingency fund
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC—The Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Unit, Richard Duncan, says Grenada has EC$54.6 million (One EC dollar = US$0.37...
CRICKET-LEAD Pride seals commanding win over Scorpions, while Hurricanes openers hit...
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The Barbados Pride capped off a marauding nine-wicket victory over the Jamaica Scorpions to seal their second win of...
ATHLETICS-Jamaican Olympic champion Parchment headlines first group of challengers for Kingston...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Grand Slam Track, the premier global platform for professional track competition founded by four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson, has officially...
ATHLETICS-Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce receives Keys to the City of...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – In a heartfelt ceremony held on Thursday, Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was presented with the Keys to the City...
FOOTBALL-Concacaf unveils matchups for 2025 Gold Cup prelims.
MIAMI, Florida, CMC—Concacaf has officially revealed the 2025 Gold Cup prelims schedule, which will take place during the FIFA Match Window in March 2025.
The...
CRICKET-LEAD Red Force’s Mohammed scores a double century; Pride & Scorpions...
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Jason Mohammed's unbeaten double century for the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force was the highlight at the end of...
CRICKET-Joseph delighted after winning two ESPNcricinfo awards.
BENGALURU, India, CMC – West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph has expressed gratitude after winning the Best Test Bowling Performance and Debutant of the...
CARIBBEAN-New PAHO guide aims to improve early detection survival rates of...
WASHINGTON, CMC – On the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day, observed every February 15, the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has launched a...
GUYANA-FINANCE-CDB President wraps up first official visit, reaffirms commitment to Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The new President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, has left Guyana following a successful three-day visit that included the...
UNITED STATES– NY Governor, Attorney General ‘not backing down’ in ‘frivolous’...
NEW YORK, CMC—New Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James say they are “not backing down” in defending a “frivolous” lawsuit by US...
UNITED STATES– Immigration advocates demand millions for legal services funding for...
NEW YORK, CMC—The CARE for Immigrant Families coalition rallied with Caribbean and other immigrant rights advocates at the New York State Capitol earlier this...
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