KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 17, CMC – A former central bank governor, a Cabinet minister, a corporate executive and a philanthropist are among six Jamaicans who will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ) at Monday’s National Heroes Day ceremony. The recipients are former Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles; Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct 17, CMC – Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams says a shortage of legislative drafters is hampering the Government’s legislative programme, while a shortage of criminal defence lawyers is adding to the challenges facing the justice system. Abrahams raised both concerns on Friday during a ceremony at which 56 attorneys were called to the […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 17, CMC – The Ministry of Health is considering legislation and other tougher measures to curb unhealthy consumption, including eliminating trans fats from foods, as the Government steps up efforts to tackle cardiovascular disease and other non-communicable conditions. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton said the country needs a different approach to health […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 17, CMC – Two Jamaican advocacy groups have expressed alarm over the shooting of a 10-year-old girl during a police operation in St Catherine, with one calling for tougher penalties for violence that injures or kills children. Corporal Trevoy Shaw was killed in a shootout on Friday. (Photo credit: JCF) Jamaicans for […]

NIA Charlestown, Nevis (October 16, 2026) Acting Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, welcomed approximately 80 delegates attending the Carib Brewery Distributor Conference to the island on Thursday, October 15, during a dinner reception at Sunshine Beach Bar and Grill. The reception offered delegates from across the region and beyond an opportunity to experience […]

Charlestown, Nevis (October 16, 2026) Premier of Nevis and Minister of Energy and Utilities, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has called for greater energy independence across the Caribbean, stressing the need for countries to reduce their reliance on imported fossil fuels amid volatile international prices and geopolitical uncertainty. According to information from the Nevis Island Administration, […]