Hundreds of people have been forced out of their homes as wildfires continue to threaten communities in northern Manitoba.
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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 […]
Guyana to build 300-plus homes in Jamaica under hurricane recovery programme
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 27, CMC – Guyana will begin the second phase of its support for Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa with the construction of more than 300 homes, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced. Ali made the announcement during the opening of the International Building Expo at the Guyana National Stadium, with Jamaican […]
Antigua and Barbuda pledges US$150,000 for Venezuela quake relief
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 27, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda has pledged a humanitarian contribution of US$150,000 to assist Venezuela’s relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country this week. Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Venezuela’s President Delcy Rodríguez. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, in a statement issued on […]
Jangoo & Chase’s record-breaking partnership puts Windies in total command
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 27, CMC – Amir Jangoo and captain Roston Chase produced a batting display for the ages to put West Indies in a strong position to push for victory against Sri Lanka at the end of play on the third day of the opening Test here on Saturday. The pair shared a […]