KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 11, CMC –  The  Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has established a new regional reference referral laboratory here, boosting the region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Health and wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tifton said that the facility will strengthen surveillance, improve clinical decision-making and reduce the Caribbean’s […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 11, CMC – Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has once again urged regional conglomerates to limit their profit margins and use her island’s Price Compact as a regional model to help Caribbean countries weather global economic shocks. Addressing the opening of the BDS$46 million (One BDS$=US$0.50 cents)  Massy Stores branch at Worthing, […]

By LENNOX ALDRED ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 11, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago continued their dominant march through the CWI Rising Stars Under-19 Women’s Championship on Tuesday, securing their third consecutive victory with a crushing ten-wicket demolition of the Windward Islands at the Liberta Sports Club. In a display of sheer bowling prowess, T&T skittled the Windwards […]

By LENNOX ALDRED KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 11, CMC – The Barbados Tridents reached 206 for three in 20 overs against the Jamaica Kingsmen in the fourth match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League here on Tuesday. TRIDENTS  206-3 in 20 overs (Brandon King 73, Sherfane Rutherford 50 not out, Quinton de Kock 42; Hassan Khan 1-19, Jediah […]

The Government has set aside $30 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund for projects that will help grow the hydrogen sector, Regional Development, Resources, and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says. Mr Jones made the announcement at a hydrogen sector hui in Christchurch today. “Hydrogen has huge potential to become a valuable part of a […]

Damage to water infrastructure is making it harder to manage already low water levels and is putting people at risk. Tampering lowers water levels, disrupts navigation, harms wildlife and habitats, and creates serious safety hazards. Ashton Lock, near Oundle, has been one of the worst-hit sites. Vandals damaged its winding wheel, forcing its removal for […]

High streets that have been hollowed out by the unchecked spread of vape stores, betting shops, and rogue businesses that do little to serve local communities are set to face a crackdown under new powers announced by the Prime Minister today [Tuesday 11 August]. The measures will put communities back in control of their high […]

Continental Aerospace Technologies Inc. has agreed to pay $11,772,680.14 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to obtain a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for which it was not eligible. “PPP loans were intended to help small businesses in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett A. […]

On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at a cargo screening facility in Anchorage, Alaska, then met with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. “Yesterday I had the privilege of meeting with the men and women of CBP […]

Today, the Department of State released the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report (FTR).  Fiscal transparency is a critical element of effective public financial management: it helps build market confidence, underpins global economic stability, and levels the playing field for U.S. firms.  It fosters greater government accountability by providing a window into government budgets and spending.  Congress […]