BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 10, CMC – Most Caribbean countries have made significant gains in life expectancy with Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Trinidad and Tobago among the regional countries with the longest life expectancy and Guyana and Haiti, the shortest. A new report by the United Nations Development Programmme (UNDDP) released in the Dominican […]
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PAHO wants higher taxes to curb harmful consumption of alcohol and sugary drinks
WASHINGTON, Jun 10, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world. In its latest reports, […]
PM pleased with progress of major development projects in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 10, CMC- Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Wednesday said that his administration is pleased with the progress being made with regards to major development projects here, saying they will provide significant socio-economic benefits to Dominicans. Speaking at a news conference here, Skerrit said that the construction of the international airport and the geothermal […]
Dominica: Prime Minister Skerrit side steps possible reasons behind US decision not to renew visa of prominent hotelier
ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 10, CMC -Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Wednesday said he is not in a position to comment on the decision by the United States government not to renew the visa of the Dominican-born newly elected president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Gregor Nassief. “I do not know the circumstance. I’m […]
Talks to Free Egyptian Sailors Held By Somali Pirates Collapse Over Ransom Dispute
[Shabelle] Mogadishu — Negotiations aimed at securing the release of eight Egyptian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates have collapsed after the kidnappers withdrew from a preliminary agreement and demanded additional ransom payments, officials said.
CPI report: Inflation rises to 4.2%, the highest levels in three years
May inflation rose to 4.2% year over year, the highest level in three years, according to the Consumer Price Index report. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports on prices rises by sectors and how wages haven’t been keeping up with costs.
Brantley praises international success of Nevis-produced film “Pan Gyul”
Premier Mark Brantley has hailed the international success of the short film Pan Gyul as a major milestone in the development of Nevis’ film industry, following the production’s award-winning debut at the Diversity in Cannes Short Film Festival in France. Speaking during his recent press conference, Brantley reflected on the progress made since the Nevis Island Administration […]
Inflation jumps to 4.2%, the highest since early 2023
Consumers and U.S. workers are feeling the pinch of a wage growth rate that lags behind the rate of inflation.
Family hopeful as Everlee Wihongi’s historical drug charge overturned in US
The 36-year-old was detained at LAX after returning from visiting whānau.
Saudi crown prince directs resumption of Lebanese exports to Kingdom
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has directed the resumption of Lebanese exports to the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The move comes “in accordance with the positive steps taken by the Lebanese government in the way of rebuilding state institutions, what specialized teams have accomplished throughout the past year, and the cooperation shown by the Lebanese side with them and its provision of the required commitements.”