Basseterre, St. Kitts, 18 June 2026 — A series of stakeholder engagement meetings has been launched by Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, International Transport, Civil Aviation, Urban Development and Employment, with a focus on evaluating the performance of the current cruise season and preparing strategically for the next. Held on 16 June 2026 […]
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Cheaper borrowing costs are out of reach for now. Trump’s Fed chair wants to change that.
Interest rates could go up by the end of the summer, but lower borrowing costs could be on the horizon by year-end.
Trinidad: CAL to introduce daily flights between Guyana and Canada
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 17, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday said it will introduce daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Georgetown, effective July 1, this year providing customers with greater flexibility and convenience . “Guyana remains one of the airline’s most important and fastest-growing markets. The introduction of daily Toronto to […]
Barbados: Central Bank Governor apologises over remarks he made during news conference
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 17, CMC – The Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), Dr. Kevin Greenidge Wednesday apologised for his remarks made at a news conference earlier this week when he was asked to indicate the cost of the national instant payment platform, BiMPay, that was launched here on Friday night. “My response […]
BVI and Dominican Republic to strengthen food security
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Jun. 18, CMC – The government of this British Overseas Territory, has approved the start of formal negotiations with the Dominican Republic to strengthen food security, trade, and broader economic cooperation. Dr Natalio Wheatley This was announced by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during his 2026 State of the Territory address. “Government […]
Barbados hosting inaugural Caribbean economic forum
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 18, CMC -The inaugural Caribbean Economic Forum (CEF 2026) began here on Thursday aimed at attracting investments into the region that can deliver sustainable returns and real opportunities for every Caribbean national. Barbados Finance Minister Ryan Straughn, delivering the feature address at the two-day event being held under the theme “Capitalizing the […]
Gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since March
Gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March after more than three months of elevated prices as a result of the Iran war.
Americans see a huge divide between haves and have-nots, new poll shows
A national NBC News poll finds 81% of Americans say there is more that divides than unites the wealthy and ordinary working people.
Police identify body recovered from Lake Tekapo as Baldeep Singh
The man’s body was recovered by the Police Dive Squad.
Two seriously injured after cars and bus crash in Flat Bush
Two people have been taken by ambulance to Middlemore Hospital.