Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 3, 2026: Citizens are being encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for the 2026 National Honours Awards, as the Prime Minister’s Office has officially opened the nomination process ahead of the Federation’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence celebrations. According to a press release, the National Honours Awards represent the highest form […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 3, 2026: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has clarified that no approval has been granted for an increase in the price of basic bread, commonly referred to as “dollar bread.” In a public advisory, authorities reminded bakeries and other relevant businesses that current pricing arrangements must remain […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  Jun 3, CMC -The Barbados  government has opened a new offshore licensing drive, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks to international energy companies while insisting that bidders meet strengthened climate and environmental standards. Energy, Business Development and Commerce, Kerrie Symmonds, said the 2026 Offshore Petroleum Direct Negotiations opens a three-month window for proposals to explore […]

NASSAU,  Bahamas, Jun 3, CMC -President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, Wednesday, called for a Caribbean that is stronger, greener, more resilient, inclusive and more prosperous even as he  acknowledged that the “challenges we face are real, but so too is our capacity to overcome them together”. Addressing the 56th annual meeting of the […]

WASHINGTON, Jun 3, CMC -The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on being certified for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B. The two United Nations bodies said that this milestone reflects the British Overseas Territory’s strong commitment to […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 3, CMC – A 24-year-old mason will return to court on August 7 after he was remanded into custody after appearing at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday charged with murdering his 55-year-old mother. Police charged Greedesh Ramkissoon of killing his mother, Surujdai Kahrui, also known as “Sharda”  at their Cornelia Ida, […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 3, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have extended “ hearty congratulations” to Trinidad and Tobago after the oil rich twin island Republic was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Trinidad and Tobago’s  election took place at UN General Assembly and the country will  serve a two-year […]