GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun. 28, CMC – Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on regional security, economic development and climate resilience, following high-level talks held on the sidelines of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Panama last week. The 2026 Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting was […]
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CAF launches Venezuela recovery and reconstruction fund following earthquakes
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun. 28, CMC – The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has launched the Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, a new mechanism designed to mobilize and channel public, private and international contributions to support the country’s recovery following the earthquakes that struck last week. The initiative comes in […]
Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude rocks Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 28, CMC – Sections of the eastern Jamaica, including the Corporate Area, were rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 on Sunday morning. Initial data from the Earthquake unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus said the quake struck at approximately 11:45 a.m. (local time). There […]
Congratulations flow as Roach reaches 300 and Chase and Sammy secure first Test victory
by Lennox Aldred ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 28, CMC – The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium played host to a historic double celebration on Sunday, as veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach became just the fifth West Indian to claim 300 Test wickets, powering the regional side to a crushing innings-and-217-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening […]
Wildfires prompt First Nation in northwestern Ontario to order vulnerable residents to leave
The remote fly-in community of Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is making preparations to evacuate vulnerable residents, as concern rises over numerous wildfires surrounding the community. Close to 60 wildfires are now burning across northwestern Ontario after dozens of new fires were sparked over the weekend.
Brooke Henderson 1 shot back of lead entering final round of Women’s PGA Championship
Haeran Ryu shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Canadian Brooke Henderson after three rounds of the Women’s PGA Championship. The 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., shot a 3-under 69 at Hazeltine in Chaska, Min.
Barbados, UK leaders hold talks on security and climate
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 27, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London on Friday for talks on security, climate and clean air, tourism, investment, research and bilateral relations. Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shake hands following their meeting at […]
Barbados signs five-year nuclear cooperation framework
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 27, CMC – Barbados has signed a five-year cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to support technical cooperation in health, agriculture, water management, energy and radiation safety through the peaceful application of nuclear technology. The 2026-2031 Country Programme Framework (CPF) is the first such framework developed since Barbados became […]
More outrage over US Supreme Court ‘shameful’ termination of TPS for Haitians
By Nelson A. King WASHINGTON, Jun 27, CMC – United States Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks on Friday joined his Democratic colleagues in expressing profound outrage over what has been described as “shameful” the United States Supreme Court’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of Haitians and Syrians living in the US. A wide […]
Guyana president urges accountants to embrace AI
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 27, CMC – President Irfaan Ali has urged accountants across the Caribbean to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), adapt to changing economic conditions and take on broader roles in policy analysis, strategic planning and data-driven decision-making if the profession is to remain relevant. Addressing the opening of the 43rd Annual Conference of the […]