CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Jul 4, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman and St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the region must move beyond discussion and strengthen collective action to ensure the integration movement continues to deliver tangible benefits for Caribbean people. In a message marking CARICOM Day, Pierre said the Community faces a […]
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Prime Minister Drew Congratulates United States on 250th Independence Anniversary, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 4, 2026.. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has extended congratulations to the United States as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, using the historic occasion to reaffirm the enduring friendship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States while highlighting the two nations’ unique historical connection. […]
Jamaica: US lawmakers asked to seek answers on Jamaica migrant agreement
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 4, CMC – A Jamaican-American advocate has asked members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation to seek answers from the United States government regarding the third-country nationals (TCN) agreement signed between Jamaica and Washington, according to the Jamaica Observer. The newspaper reported that Patrick Beckford, a constituent in New Jersey, has written to […]
Barbados: First female police commissioner pledges reform and public trust
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 4, CMC – Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police, Sonia Boyce, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, modernising policing and rebuilding public trust after being sworn in on Friday at State House. Boyce, who joined the then Royal Barbados Police Force (now The Barbados Police Service) on April 21, 1986, […]
Barbados: High Court dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 4, CMC – The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to Barbados’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restrictions governing the use of cannabis by Rastafarians do not unlawfully infringe on religious freedom. Delivering the decision on Friday in the No. 8 Supreme Court, Justice Michelle Weekes rejected claims brought by Paul […]
CARICOM leaders hoping for a more united front going forward
By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 4, CMC -Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders open their 51st summit here on Sunday with the incoming chairman and St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre main wish is for the regional integration grouping “to continue working for the people of the region so they could feel the impact of CARICOM”. […]
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Missing Henderson girl Taia Witarata found safe after police search
Taia, 10, was last seen about 1.30pm near Henderson Park on Wilsher Cres.
Disputes Tribunal orders amateur tradesman to pay $6688 over faulty sleepout build
Fixing the defects is expected to cost the homeowner a further $9400.
Guyana-US security partnership supports anti-crime efforts – Ali
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul. 3, CMC – President Dr Irfaan Ali says the growing security partnership between Guyana and the United States is significantly supporting anti-crime efforts across the Americas. Ali joined US Ambassador Nicole Theriot at a reception late Thursday commemorating the 250th anniversary of US independence and marking 60 years of Guyana-US partnership. The […]