BERLIN, Oct. 18, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for greater involvement of countries and regional institutions in reshaping the global health system amid tightening financial resources and concerns over fragmented health services. Dr.Jarbas Barbosa PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, addressing the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin, said clearer responsibilities […]
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Puerto Rico governor formally requests US statehood
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 17, CMC – Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González has signed a resolution formally requesting US President Donald Trump and Congress to admit the Caribbean territory as the 51st state of the United States. González, who signed the measure on Friday, said the move fulfilled an election commitment to prioritize statehood […]
BARBADOS-Crawford set to claim jockey title at Fort Erie
ONTARIO, Canada, Oct 18, CMC – Barbadian Juan Crawford is on the verge of being crowned champion jockey at Fort Erie after an impressive showing during the penultimate week of racing. Crawford rode five winners to establish an unassailable lead at the top of the jockey standings with just two days remaining. Juan Crawford The […]
TRINIDAD-Jangoo, Ramharack cop TTCB’s International Player of the Year awards
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 18, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) has named Amir Jangoo and Karishma Ramharack as their International Players of the Year following a string of impressive performances for the regional team in 2026. The duo took home the coveted awards at the TTCB’s annual national awards ceremony, […]
West Indies crowned champions after demolishing England in final
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct 18, CMC – Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton scored unbeaten centuries as West Indies Champions captured the World Championship of Legends title with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over England in the final here on Sunday. Dwayne Bravo’s three-wicket haul helped West Indies restrict England to 159 for seven at the […]
High school students urged to get vaccinated to prevent measles disrupting exams
Measles can cause brain inflammation, brain damage and other complications.
Katayanagi Twins say crowd threw items during University of Canterbury set
Organisers apologised for not taking the twins off stage sooner.
The Aotearoa sites that could make the Unesco World Heritage list
Waitangi and the remains of a Chatham Islands waka are among nine proposed.
Police officer pleads guilty to dishonestly accessing database, reckless driving
He also used the police database to get private info on his brother-in-law’s ex.
Whangateau house fire: Firefighters battle two-storey blaze north of Auckland
Someone on a boat made the initial call after spotting the blaze.