GEORGETOWN , Guyana, Aug. 9, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is calling for stronger policies to protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and expand opportunities for their social and economic development across the region. In a message marking Sunday’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett said Indigenous communities […]
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Dominica sets September 7 date of by-election
ROSEAU, Dominica, Aug 9, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that a by-election will be held in the Roseau North constituency on September 7, following the resignation of former parliamentary representative Miriam Blanchard. In a statement on Sunday, Skerrit said he has advised President Sylvanie Burton to issue a writ under the Public […]
NEVLEC to Take Genset No. 8 Offline for Major Overhaul
Charlestown, Nevis, Aug 9, 2026 – Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) will take Genset No. 8 at the Prospect Power Station out of service for several weeks as part of a scheduled major overhaul of the generating unit. According to a press release issued by NEVLEC, the work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August […]
SKNFA Confirms St. Kitts and Nevis’ Participation in 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Young footballers from St. Kitts and Nevis are set to gain valuable international exposure after the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) confirmed the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA U-15 Boys’ World Cup and Festival. The competition is scheduled to take place in Azerbaijan in October and will bring together young players from […]
Republic Bank returns with Pick Your Rate Campaign, making it easier to make it happen
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Castries, Saint Lucia – August 03, 2026) – Republic Bank (EC) Limited is making it easier than ever for customers to bring their summer plans to life with the launch of its 2026 Pick Your Rate campaign. By making financing more affordable, the bank is helping customers improve their financial […]
MetService warns of flooding as Eastern Bay of Plenty rain falls
The warning remains in force until 4am tomorrow.
Ohakune water crisis: Mum hauls creek water to flush toilet as taps run dry for days
The outage follows earthquake damage to a pipeline to the town’s water treatment plant.
Election 2026: National has broken some promises. It wants Labour to start doing the same – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National has had to kill some darlings – it wants Labour to do the same.
Future of Pacific Music Awards under review as organisers in ‘survival mode’ seek public donations
Organisers say this year’s ceremony is not at risk, but its future format is under review.
Wellington City councillor Tony Randle dies at 65
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little said the council was ‘deeply saddened’.