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TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago denies that airspace has been restricted.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Defence Minister Wayne Sturge has dismissed claims on social media that Trinidad and Tobago’s airspace has been restricted,...
BAHAMAS-Government awaiting word from China on hospital construction.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it is awaiting a response from China regarding the construction of a US$277 million, 200-bed hospital.
Health...
JAMAICA-Jamaica rattled by earthquake.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 rattled parts of the capital on Thursday night, as the Earthquake Unit (EQU)...
BERMUDA-Bermuda records a decline in trade with non-residents.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The Bermuda government says its surplus on trade with non-residents totalled US$532 million, a decline of US$34 million from the...
TRINIDAD-Man seeking damages after being freed of murder charge.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Lawyers for a man who spent more than 14 years on remand while awaiting trial on a murder...
TRINIDAD-Government confident of energy agreements with Venezuela in the future.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it remains optimistic that several cross-border energy arrangements it has with Venezuela...
HAITI-EPG urges stakeholders to allow Haitians to determine their own destiny.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on Friday, called on all stakeholders in Haiti to demonstrate...
GUYANA-Defence lawyers object to a new date being sought in the...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Lawyers for the leader of the main opposition We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire father,...
BAHAMAS-Former prime minister still has his eyes on Killarney seat.
NASSAU, Bahamas CMC – Former prime minister Dr. Hubert Minnis says he intends to contest the Killarney constituency, which he has been representing since...
BELIZE-Government addresses closure of the school of medicine.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC -The Belize government has confirmed that the charter of the American Northwest University School of Medicine, saying it has not been...
BELIZE-Private sector group against acquisition of Speednet-SMART.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is urging the government to address speculation that the Belize Telemedia Limited...
UNITED STATES-US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela.
WASHINGTON, CMC -The United States has reiterated the importance of the Organization of American States (OAS) as a forum for engagement to “support a...
FOOTBALL-Jamieson to play for FC Berlin in MASLW.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Reggae Girlz goalkeeper Yazmeen Jamieson will turn out for FC Berlin in the Major Arena Soccer League Women’s Division (MASLW)...
CRICKET-Two Bajans to serve on USA Under-19 team at ICC World...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbadians Johann Lashley and Jamar Griffith will play pivotal roles for the USA Under-19 Men’s team at the upcoming ICC...
JAMAICA-JFF to decide on Busby’s future as Reggae Girlz head coach.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to determine if Reggae Girlz head coach, Hubert Busby,...
TRINIDAD-Temporary reprieve for workers at fertiliser plant.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Employees at the Canadian-owned, Trinidad-based ammonia and urea company, Nutrien, have been told they should report to work...
GUYANA-Minister denies allegations of corruption and owning properties in the United...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Susan Rodrigues, Tuesday dismissed allegations of corruption leveled against her by the leader of the...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas is concerned over the whereabouts of nationals detained in Venezuela.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it has raised concerns through diplomatic channels regarding the safety and security of a Bahamian national...
GRENADA-Grenada PM says US invasion of Venezuela pushes the region “into...
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell, says the weekend events in Venezuela have not advanced the causes of any parties...
Guyana condemns the attack on the host of an international travel...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government has called on the police to conduct a thorough and expeditious investigation” into the attack on the...
ST. Vincent-Gonsalves questions whether Maduro could get a fair trial in...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Monday, questioned whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be afforded a fair trial in...
BELIZE-Belize reiterates call for region to be Zone of Peace.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government Monday said it has always been, and remains, committed to the principles of international law and the...
JAMAICA-Jamaican students return to school still feeling the impact of Hurricane...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Hundreds of schoolchildren returned to their classrooms on Monday for the start of the Easter Term, with the Education Minister,...
GUYANA-Guyana suspends 100 Brazilian miners.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) says 100 Brazilian miners have been suspended from all mining operations with immediate...
UNITED STATES-Legislators observe the fifth anniversary of the attack on the...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic legislators have been observing the fifth anniversary of the January 6 attack on Washington, saying that the impact...
ST. VINCENT-New Governor General sworn into office.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – More than a century after he grabbed the mace, which represents the British monarch in Parliament, and without which...
UPDATE ANTIGUA-Antigua and Barbuda Government seeks to clarify the US visa...
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, said Wednesday that the Government is aware of...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM to offer three-level crop protection training programme.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, on Wednesday, said it is offering a three-level crop protection training programme aimed at...
JAMAICA-Government to safeguard the integrity of the overseas employment programme.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaican government says it will be taking “strong action” to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme
Labour and...
ST. The KITTS-COFCOR chair is willing to coordinate efforts leading to...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Kitts and Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Denzil Douglas, says as chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council...
JAMAICA-Opposition party urges CARICOM to help restore Caribbean as zone of...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to ensure the restoration of the...
ATHLETICS-Bertrand, Walcott crowned athletes of the year at NAAATT awards.
TACARIGUA, Trinidad, CMC – Just days after being honoured nationally, track and field luminaries Leah Bertrand and Keshorn Walcott reaffirmed their dominance of the...
CRICKET-Saint Lucia eyes comeback with a blend of youth and experience...
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia, CMC- A Saint Lucia squad infused with West Indies talent but seeking competitive sharpness will open their 2026 Windward Islands...
CRICKET-Rutherford storm powers Capitals to maiden SA20 victory.
NEWLANDS, South Africa, CMC – Sherfane Rutherford delivered a breathtaking all-round masterclass to ignite the Pretoria Capitals’ season, powering them to a crushing 85-run...
FOOTBALL-Reid-Stephen signs contract with New Mexico United.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbadian forward Niall Reid-Stephen has reached an agreement with New Mexico United to play in the 2026 United Soccer League...
CRICKET-Pooran misfires as Cape Town’s struggles continue.
PAARL, South Africa, CMC – Nicholas Pooran’s struggles with the bat continued as MI Cape Town suffered a heartbreaking one-run loss to the Paarl...
URGENT-GUYANA-Guyana activates security plan as US bombs Venezuela.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Dr Irfaan Ali, Saturday, said Guyana has activated its “security architecture” after the United States bombed several military and...
JAMAICA-Government defends facilitating a loan for JPS.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Andrew Holness, on Friday, defended the decision of his administration to facilitate financing for the Jamaica Public Service...
GUYANA-Government issues yet another warning to gold miners.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - President Irfaan Ali says gold miners who fail to declare their production will face immediate consequences, including deregistration, prosecution, and...
GUYANA-Antigua and Barbuda diplomat appointed as new Chancellor of the University...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda ambassador to the United States and the Organization of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders, has...
BELIZE-Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States.
BELMOPAN. Belize, CMC - The Belize Postal Service (BPS) announced on Friday the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective January...
GUYNA-Brazilian miners die after pit collapses.
GEORGETOWN. Guyana CMC – Poloce Friday said that two Brazilian gold miners died after a mining pit collapsed at Chenapou, North Pakaraimas, in the...
BAHAMAS-Rolle reappointed central bank governor.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBB) Friday announced that John A. Rolle has been reappointed Governor for two years,...
SURINAME-Police report an increase in fake bank transfers.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The Suriname Police Force (KPS) is warning of sophisticated online sales scams in which fraudsters use forged bank transfer receipts...
ST. The Kitts and Nevis government warns of heightened tension in...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says the recent military exercises conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) around...
ST. LUCIA-Strong earthquake jolts St. Lucia.
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted St. Lucia on Friday, but there were no immediate reports of...
The struggles of mankind
Humanity has always walked with a stone in its shoe—small enough to ignore for a while, heavy enough to wound over time. The struggle...
GUYANA-Chief Justice rules against Mohameds in extradition matter.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Lawyers representing the leader of the main opposition New Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman...
UNITED STATES-Maduro’s make a brief court appearance.
NEW YORK, CMC -A defiant Nicolas Maduro, Monday, pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges, telling a New York Federal Court that...
ST. Vincent-Gonsalves questions whether Maduro could get a fair trial in...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, Monday, questioned whether Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro would be afforded a fair trial in...
ANTIGUA-Antigua government defends MOU with the United States on accepting third-country...
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government, Monday, said it remains a sovereign state, “fully in control of its decisions and...
TRINIDAD-PM not “surprised” if Caribbean politicians implicated in illegal drugs trade.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Sunday that she is "not surprised at all" that Caribbean...
St. Vincent government says situation in Venezuela ‘of grave concern’ to...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it is monitoring the situation in Venezuela very closely, following the invasion...
CMCFeature-Displaced by violence, a Haitian girl finds hope at school.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – A teenage Haitian girl who was forced to flee her home in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, due to gang...
ST. VINCENT-Grandmother agrees with the jail sentence for grandson.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 11 months in jail after his 80-year-old grandmother, who was given a chance to...
DOMINICA-PM Skerrit reiterates call for adherence to principles of international law.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government Monday reiterated that it is firmly committed to the principles of international law, multilateralism and the United...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad and Tobago reiterates its support for the US military crackdown...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government has reaffirmed its support for the United States mission “aimed at dismantling all elements...
SURINAME-Former government minister disputes report on 1980 coup by Bouterse.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - A former senior government minister is urging local historians to independently research and document the successful coup d’état by Sergeant...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean community activists denounce US military strikes, capture of Maduro.
NEW YORK, CMC – Two Caribbean-born community activists in New York have strongly denounced the United States military strikes in Venezuela and the capture...
ANTIGUA-PM confirms that US authorities questioned a senior WIOC official.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that a senior official of the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC), in which...
CARIBBEAN-Restrictions lifted on flights from the US to the Caribbean and...
BRIDGETOWN. Barbados, CMC – Restrictions that temporarily barred US airlines from operating in parts of the Caribbean and South American airspace were lifted early...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean-American congresswoman strongly condemns Trump’s military strikes and capture of...
NEW YORK, CMC- Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke on Saturday strongly condemned what she described as President Donald Trump’s “unauthorized” military strikes in...
HAITI-US pledges continued support for Haiti.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The United States has promised to continue playing a role in the future of Haiti. At the same...
HAITI-GSF says it remains focused on eliminating criminal gangs in Haiti.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Gang Suppression Force (GSF) says it remains focused on dismantling gangs, restoring security, and laying the foundation...
CARIBBEAN-Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is calling on all Roman Catholics throughout the region to observe Thursday as...
TRINIDAD-Central bank warns that fluid geopolitical tension between the US and...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) says domestically, the fluid geopolitical tension between the United States...
SURINAME–Drunk stepmother stabs eight-year-old stepson to death.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – A 23-year-old woman fatally stabbed her eight-year-old stepson with a knife shortly after the New Year celebrations. According to police...
ST. VINCENT-Governor General to step down on Monday.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Governor General Dame Susan Dougan, the first woman ever to be appointed head of state in St. Vincent and...
ST. VINCENT-Man allegedly kills nephew during a row over what to...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – A 59-year-old man is due to re-appear in court on February 2, charged with the stabbing death of his...
CRICKET-Holder and co send Knight Riders into ILT20 qualifier two.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ spin duo, along wth captain Jason Holder, orchestrated a comprehensive 50-run victory over...
CRICKET-Rutherford storm powers Capitals to maiden SA20 victory.
NEWLANDS, South Africa, Jan 1, CMC – Sherfane Rutherford delivered a breathtaking all-round masterclass to ignite the Pretoria Capitals’ season, powering them to a...
CRICKET-Campbelle to lead side in Super50 and T20 Blaze.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – West Indies Women wicketkeeper/batsman, Shemaine Campbelle, has been appointed captain of Guyana Women’s team, which will compete in next year’s...
FOOTBALL-Guatemalan club, player sanctioned by CONCACAF.
MIAMI, United States, CMC – Guatemalan football club CSD Xelajú MC and one of its players have been disciplined by the Concacaf Disciplinary Committee...
CRICKET-Murray: Shallow and his entire CWI Board must go.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former West Indies cricketer Deryck Murray has called on Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr Kishore Shallow, and...
SQUASH-Cayman’s Junior squash stars shine on the North American stage.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman, CMC – Cayman Islands junior squash has announced its arrival on the international scene with a series of standout performances at...
JAMAICA-Jamaica mourns the death of a media trailblazer.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) has described the late Alma Mock Yen as a “trailblazer whose legacy will continue...
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM at the Crossroads of Pressure.
WASHINGTON, CMC – 2025 has drawn to a close, and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) stands at a moment that calls for less rhetoric and...
DOMINICA-Foundation to stage plays by the late Dominican playwright.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Alwin Bully Foundation Inc., on Wednesday, said it plans to stage two major productions in 2026, including one that...
GUYANA-President swears in new members of the teaching service commission.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, administered the oath of office to the seven-member Teaching Service Commission (TSC) despite the absence...
ST. LUCIA-Education minister says he was never denied a United States...
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Education Minister, Kenson Casimir, on Wednesday dismissed social media reports that he had been denied a United States visa,...
BAHAMAS-Police officer charged with intentional libel in affidavit.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC -A veteran police officer has been placed on US$1,000 bail after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of libel after...
ST. VINCENT-Government to place priority on hospital construction rather than on...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says that his new administration will emphasize completing the US$78 million hospital under construction...
JAMAICA-Jamaica records a significant decline in murders in 2025.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC -Jamaica is ending 2025 with a more than 40 per cent reduction in murders as compared to the same period last...
The box stop here
The box sat in the middle of the road, as if it had always belonged there. No label. No tape. Just a plain cardboard...
what is the different between a man , a car and...
The man stood at the edge of the road just before dawn, mist curling around his shoes like a question he wasn’t ready to...
GUYANA-Chief Justice to deliver ruling in extradition matter involving prominent businessman...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Chief Justice Navindra Singh is expected to deliver a ruling on Monday, January 5, next year, as to whether or...
Barbados Hoteliers optimistic about winter season.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is confident that the sector will enjoy a good winter season with hotels...
UNITED STATES-US targets Iran-Venezuela weapons trade amid heightened military buildup in...
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tuesday announced that it has targeted 10...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas records 30 per cent decline in murders for 2025.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – National Security Minister Wayne Munroe says that while he is pleased with a 30 per cent decline in murders in...
ST. KITTS-PM welcomes the latest cohort of Nigerian professionals.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC - Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says the presence of a set of professionals from the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps...
JAMAICA-Former SSL chief executive officer maintains innocence.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The attorney for the former chief executive officer of the failed investment firm, Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), Zachary Harding,...
GRENADA-Grenada denies “unusual disease outbreak”.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Health authorities say there is no evidence of an “unusual disease outbreak” at this time in Grenada, noting that...
TRINIDAD-Body of abducted fireman found.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CCMC – Police say the body of a 46-year-old fire officer, who had been abducted from his home last weekend,...
ST. Lucians warned against using MDMA.
CASTRIES, ST. Lucia, CMC -The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Nutrition is warning St. Lucians of the risk of using illicit drugs following the...
TRINIDAD-Government seeking regional and international partners to restart refinery.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government is exploring the possibility of regional and international partners being involved in the restart...
BAHAMAS-Police say newborn baby found in trunk of vehicle.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Police say a couple is assisting their investigations after a newborn baby was found in the trunk of a vehicle...
ST. VINCENT-Government promises to meet financial obligations to local suppliers.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Godwin Friday, says that his new administration will move towards settling...
TRINIDAD-EXXONMobil gets clearance for seismic survey.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The US oil and energy giant, ExxonMobil, has been granted an environmental clearance from the Environmental Management Authority (EMA)...
ST. VINCENT-Police hunt for suspects after kidnapping victims rescued from bullet-ridden...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Police have issued wanted bulletins for two people after a member of the British Royal Navy was left with...
2nd UPDATE-SURINAME-Investigators believe the man used bandages to treat his wounds...
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC -Dennis Aroma, the father who is alleged to have stabbed nine people to death on Sunday, including five of his own...
TRINIDAD-Government and opposition in a war of words over new taxes.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles has called on the Trinidad and Tobago government to “immediately reconsider and reverse these unjustified”...
ST. VINCENT-Government to provide housing for people on Union Island still...
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it will provide housing on Union Island for citizens who are...
TRINIDAD-Former energy minister says Nutrien plan withdrawal could be detrimental for...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Former energy minister Stuart Young, Monday, said reports that the Canada-based Nutrien plans to sell off overseas assets and...
GUYANA-Government announces new regulations, fines, regarding tints on vehicles.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond said Monday that at least 70 per cent of vehicles operating in Guyana do so...
GUYANA-Former accountant granted bail on multi-million dollar theft.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A former accountant at a local telecommunications company, Quincy Baird, has been granted one million dollars (One Guyana dollar =...
URGENT-SURINAME-Man who stabbed nine people to death, commits suicide.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Police say Dennis Aroma, 43, the man who stabbed nine people to death in the Commewijne district on Sunday, has...
CRICKET-Hope, Rutherford misfire as Capitals slump to second straight loss.
GQEBERHA, South Africa, CMC – Quinton de Kock and Adam Milne overshadowed efforts by West Indians Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford as the Sunrisers...
CRICKET-Archer, Bethell named in England’s provisional squad for T20 World Cup.
LONDON, England, CMC – Barbadians Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell have been included in England’s 15-man provisional squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup....
CRICKET-Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot in loss to...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – If the Kieron Pollard-led MI Emirates are to advance to the final of the International League T20,...
ATHLETICS-Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – World champion javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott and sprinter Leah Bertrand capped off an impressive 2025 by capturing the...
FOOTBALL-No plans to sack Yorke, says TTFA president.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – President of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), Kieron Edwards, has revealed that Dwight Yorke will remain...
The significance of a New Year
The arrival of a new year carries a significance that transcends calendars and clocks. It is a symbolic threshold, a moment when time feels...
CARIBBEAN-In-coming CARICOM chairman says differences within the grouping “are not unusual.”
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says recent international developments, including geopolitical tensions in the region and...
UNITED STATES-US legislator alarmed by increased US military build-up in the...
WASHINGTON, CMC – United States Senator Peter Welch has expressed alarm at President Donald J. Trump’s mobilisation of National Guard troops, warships, and fighter...
GRENADA-Trinidad and Tobago PM likely to make official visit to Grenada
ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, is due to make an official visit to Grenada early next year. The...
HAITI-UN agency wants women’s ‘equal representation’ in the democratic process in...
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – A United Nations agency is calling for women’s “equal representation” in the democratic process in Haiti as the French-speaking Caribbean...
CARIBBEAN-CDB is providing grant funding for the region’s cultural and creative...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC- The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing a grant of US$190,000 to support the hosting of regional events...
GUYANA-Guyana exports locally produced processed goods to CARICOM markets.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - President Irfaan Ali says two containers of locally produced agro-processed goods are destined for Caribbean markets, in what he has...
GUYANA-Government to launch national consultation on children’s screen time, social media...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it will launch a national consultation in January to address the growing abuse of social media,...
URGENT-Nine dead in mass killing in Suriname.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – At least nine people, including four children, were killed as a man went on a rampage in the district of...
BARBADOS-Top cop urges public patience as police confront gun crime, rise...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce has credited a reduction in murders in 2025 to intelligence-led policing and stronger community partnerships,...
TRINIDAD-Defence minister cites gains against drugs, guns, but raises concern about...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Minister Wayne Sturge says the Government has recorded significant gains in the fight against...
The ability to learn
Learning is one of the most potent forces in human life. It shapes how we understand the world, adapt to change, and grow as...
FOOTBALL-Applewhaite signs deal to play for Connecticut United FC.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain of the Barbados Tridents, Andre Applewhaite, has secured a two-year contract to play for Connecticut United FC in Major...
CRICKET-Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into playoffs.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – The West Indies trio of Andre Russell, Jason Holder, and Sunil Narine, starred with the ball to...
CRICKET-T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Daren Sammy’s future as all-format head coach could hinge on the West Indies’ performance at the upcoming T20...
CRICKET-Bishop: CWI has time to determine if Chase should stay on...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop believes that in the coming months, Cricket West Indies (CWI) will...
JAMAICA-PM thanks China for hurricane relief support, receives new tipper trucks.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its support to...
GUYANA-Gov’t plans major legal reforms for 2026, targeting evidence, companies, and...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Government is preparing a wide-ranging legislative programme for 2026 that will include major reforms to the Evidence Act and...
SURINAME-Government establishes working group on land rights.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – President Jennifer Greelings-Simons has established a six-member working group tasked with preparing the necessary inventories and policy proposals, in close...
ANTIGUA-AG pleased with response to Constitutional Review Commission.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Sir Steadroy Benjamin, says he is encouraged by the response from the...
TRINIDAD-Government delays implementation of new coat of arms.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it has extended the use of the existing coat of arms until...
UNITED STATES-Condemnation for the US decision to terminate Family Reunification Parole...
NEW YORK, CMC – Caribbean-American New York State Democratic Assemblyman, Brian Cunningham, has condemned the Trump administration’s termination of the Family Reunification Parole programme...
Barbados minister calls for a closed-door meeting of regional leaders to...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A senior Barbados government minister is suggesting that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders meet “behind closed doors” to discuss “concerns on...
DOMINICA-Dominica PM updates citizens on US visa restrictions.
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Tuesday, said that Dominicans with a valid United States visa will be able to travel to...
TRINIDAD-Private sector groups reiterate the importance of the CARICOM market to...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce (TT Chamber) on Tuesday said that its members regard...
Holiday Groove Toydrive Bashment in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Photo credit @tylil_ill
Mkay Marketing LLC Hosts Successful Holiday Groove Toydrive Bashment in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Mkay Marketing LLC delivered a successful community event this past...
Caribbean PR Powerhouse Wins Global PR Agency of the Year for...
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Award-winning public relations firm Carli Communications has been named PR Agency of the Year for the third consecutive year, receiving the prestigious honor...
CARIBBEAN-Outgoing CARICOM chair reiterates the need for the Region to be...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Outgoing Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Prime Minister Andrew Holness, has reiterated the need for the Region to remain a "Zone...
BELIZE-Funding to improve Belize’s grid modernisation programme.
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing a loan and grant financial package to Belize for a...
US-CARIBBEAN-Lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families seeking health, food...
WASHINGTON, CMC – Immigration leaders in the United States House of Representatives and the Senate have condemned President Donald J. Trump’s proposed rule that...
JAMAICA-SSL director, daughter among three taken into custody in fraud probe.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Former Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) director Hugh Croskery and his daughter, Sarah Meany, were among three people taken into...
UNITED STATES-Criticism for cancelling immigration applications, citizenship ceremonies for Caribbean nationals
WASHINGTON, CMC – United States legislators have condemned the Donald Trump administration for cancelling immigration applications and citizenship ceremonies for Caribbean and other immigrants.
Congressional...
HAITI-Prime Minister Fils-Aimé reiterates no negotiations with criminal gangs.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says Haiti will not negotiate with criminal gangs that are seeking to overthrow...
CARIBBEAN-Europan Commission still concerned about CBI programmes in the Eastern Caribbean.
BRUSSELS, CMC – The European Commission has adopted its eighth report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism, covering developments in visa policy alignment, migration, security,...
BAHAMAS-Bahamas economic pace continued in November, says Central Bank.
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBB) says that the domestic economy tempered the pace of growth during November relative...
Barbados- A political analyst believes the Barbados PM will call an...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based regional political analyst, Peter Wickham, said Tuesday he believes Prime Minister Mia Mottley will go ahead with her...
JAMAICA-Jamaica is looking to FLRD to support the reconstruction effort.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Water, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Matthew Samuda, says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and support to assist the...
CARIBBEAN-ECCB projects economic growth of between three and four per cent.
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is projecting growth in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) to be between...
ST. KITTS-Police issue warning after reports indicate women are being targeted...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Police say they are investigating reports that women are being drugged at bars and social events and subsequently sexually...
SURINAME-Former head of national security faces a nine-year jail sentence.
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – The former head of the Directorate of National Security (DNV), Lieutenant Colonel Danielle Veira, faces a possible nine year prison...
ATHLETICS-Junior women’s relay team cops award at Junior Pan Am Games.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica's women's junior 4×100 metre relay team was recently voted the Best Women's Team at the Junior Pan American Games,...
CRICKET-Hosein hits crucial cameo as Kings overcome Capitals.
CENTURION, South Africa, CMC – Akeal Hosein’s unbeaten 22 off 10 balls proved decisive in the Joburg Super Kings’ 22-run win over the Pretoria...
CRICKET-Pooran and MI Cape Town downed in SA20 opener.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, CMC – The SA20’s fourth season exploded into life with a boundary-laden thriller at a heaving Newlands on Friday, where...
ST. Vincent-Gonsalves names opposition legislators.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Opposition Leader Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has appointed two members of his former cabinet as opposition senators in the new...
TRINIDAD-COSTATT investigating social media post of one of its employee.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT) says it is aware of...
When Religion came to the Caribbean
Religion came to the Caribbean on the same ships that carried conquest, trade, and forced migration. It arrived with wooden crosses and heavy books,...
The Queen influence over the Caribbean
Before independence, the Queen’s influence in the Caribbean was felt like a distant tide—steady, robust, and impossible to ignore, even from across the Atlantic....
GUYANA-Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than seven per cent.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report....
TRINIDAD-Gunmen storm home, killing two people, including a 14-year-old.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Police were searching for the gunmen who stormed a home in Arima, east of here, killing two people, including...
UNITED STATES-Haitian group demands justice in the death of a Haitian...
SAN DIEGO, CMC – The California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) is demanding “justice, transparency, and systemic change” following the death of Haitian national Jean...
GRENADA-Police say former senator’s death is not yet classified.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada police on Wednesday said that the death of former legislator, Neilon Franklyn, is yet to be ruled...
UNITED STATES-Congresswoman condemns the death of a Haitian national in ICE...
NEW YORK, CMC – Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, has condemned the death of a Haitian national in the custody of the United States...
HAITI-Electoral council releases calendar leading up to elections in Haiti.
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has published the electoral calendar in the official gazette, Le Moniteur, indicating the...
ST. VINCENT-Police Commission calls for unity in 2026.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Police Commissioner Enville Williams is urging the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines not to carry the baggage...
TRINIDAD-Opposition Leader wants PM to inform the nation of the presence...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles, Monday, called on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to provide information to the population after confirming...
US-Caribbean immigrant advocacy group condemns Trump’s latest travel ban.
NEW YORK, CMC – The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), an umbrella policy and advocacy organisation that represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights...
JAMAICA-Jamaica thanks the international community for post-Melissa support.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, has expressed profound gratitude to the international community for...
VENEZUELA-US intercepts Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in Caribbean waters.
CARACAS, Venezuela, CMC – The United States has seized a second oil tanker linked to Venezuela in recent weeks, enforcing a “blockade” ordered by...
JAMAICA-Murders down 40 per cent in St. Catherine South.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Murders continue to trend downward in the St. Catherine South Police Division, with 50 homicides reported since the start of...
TRINIDAD-PM faces backlash for statements on US visas and regional relations.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is facing mounting criticism at home and abroad following comments linking United States visa...
CRICKET-Charles’ knock in vain as Warriorz fall to Capitals.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Johnson Charles starred with the bat for the Sharjah Warriorz. Still, it was not enough to stop the...
CHESS-Clarke, Wilson lead historic performance for Barbados at CAC Chess Festival.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, CMC – Nia Snow Clarke and Woman FIDE Master Hannah Wilson spearheaded a record-breaking performance by Barbados at the recently...
CRICKET-Pooran’s half-century powers Emirates past Giants
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Nicholas Pooran hammered an unbeaten half-century and, together with Muhammad Waseem, carried MI Emirates to a convincing...
FOOTBALL-Henry inks deal to join Major League Soccer outfit.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago centre back Kobi Henry has signed a two-year deal to play with Major League Soccer...
CRICKET-Hetmyer ruled out of tournament with hamstring injury.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Prolific middle-order batsman Shimron Hetmyer will take no further part in the International League T20 tournament after...
CRICKET-Side strain sidelines Archer for the remainder of Ashes, Bethell gets...
MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – England has been dealt a significant blow in an already disappointing Ashes series, with fast bowler Jofra Archer now set...
The First Division
No one remembered the exact day religion arrived, only the moment the world stopped speaking with one voice.
Before that, people argued, loved, traded, and...
UNITED STATES-Congresswoman condemns death of Haitian national in ICE custody.
NEW YORK, CMC – Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke, has condemned the death of a Haitian national in the custody of the United States...
CMCFeature-How responsible engagement secured Antigua and Barbuda’s interests.
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – In an era where international relations are often dominated by headlines of discord and unilateral action, the recent and...
TRINIDAD-Pan Trinbago disappointed at decision to extend implementation of new national...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Pan Trinbago has expressed its 'deep disappointment" at the decision of the Trinidad and Tobago government to extend...
CARIBBEAN-CCL urges regional leaders to recommit to Caribbean integration.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) is calling on regional leaders to recommit to the principles of “respectful engagement, collective...
TRINIDAD-Government warns of using drones illegally to acquire photos of military...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government, on Wednesday, criticised the use of drones to acquire photos of “military installations...
GUYANA-Government minister denies allegation of corruption.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, on Wednesday, denied allegations made by the leader of the main opposition We Invest in Nationhood...
GRENADA-Grenada’s first retail bond failed to raise the targeted amount.
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Grenada’s first retail bond programme, which was launched in October to raise five million EC dollars (One EC dollar=US$0.37...
UNITED STATES-Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes.
WASHINGTON, CMC – As United States President Donald J. Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators are demanding that the...
CARIBBEAN-Regional private sector groups reaffirm their commitment to CARICOM.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integration and the CARICOM Single Market...
Barbados signs protocol to become an ACWL member.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados has signed the protocol to become a member of the Geneva-based Advisory Centre on the World Trade Organization (WTO)...
TRINIDAD-Trinidad PM says CARICOM has “lost its way”.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Saturday, said the 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICOM, will not determine...
Barbados Airport records peak winter travel day with nearly 10,000 passengers.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) marked its “peak day” for the winter 2025/2026 season with 7,900 passengers on commercial...
BARBADOS-Senators urge a merit-based approach to public service appointments.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Senators have raised concerns about merit, performance, and political influence as the Upper House debated legislation to grant permanent appointments...
CMCFeature-CARIBBEAN-CARICOM or CARI-GONE
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – In February this year, the Antigua and Barbuda diplomat, Sir Ronald Sanders, wrote, "CARICOM's ability to coordinate foreign policy –...
When you come to the USA, you lose something before you...
At the airport, everything feels bright and possible. Signs promise opportunity, voices rush past in accents you’ve only heard on television, and the air...
UNITED STATES-Caribbean American congresswoman wants Trump to reconsider proposal to expand...
WASHINGTON, CMC – Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke on Friday led a public comment letter signed by 48 of her colleagues urging the Trump...
JAMAICA-Members of Ghana’s armed forces in Jamaica to assist in hurricane...
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Fifty-eight personnel from the Engineering Corps of the Ghanaian Armed Forces arrived here late Thursday to assist in reconstruction efforts...
JAMAICA-Moody’s upgrades Jamaica’s credit rating.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The international ratings agency, Moody’s, has upgraded Jamaica’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings to Ba3 from B1, changing the...
CRICKET-Sharjah Warriorz edge Knight Riders in final-ball heartstopper.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC-In a tension-soaked, low-scoring classic at the Zayed Cricket Stadium here on Monday, the Sharjah Warriorz snatched a dramatic...
CRICKET-Chase rues tactical deficit as New Zealand series slips away.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, CMC-A sombre Roston Chase conceded his West Indies side was “outmanoeuvred and outplayed” after a comprehensive defeat in the third...
CRICKET-LEAD Duffy storms New Zealand to series victory as West Indies...
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, CMC- A devastating spell of fast bowling from Jacob Duffy, who claimed a career-best match haul of 9 for 128,...
CRICKET-Hodge’s dogged century leads WI resistance against New Zealand.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, CMC – Kavem Hodge scored a resilient, unbeaten century as West Indies made New Zealand toil for the entire day...
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