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Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins in Rotorua on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s leadership speculation, business comments
He referenced the Prime Minister’s controversial recent comments to Rotorua businesses.
St. Kitts and Nevis, Taiwan Advance Plans for Medical Scholarships
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2026 The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is working with the Republic of China (Taiwan) to develop new medical scholarship opportunities for nationals, with the aim of expanding access to specialised medical training and strengthening the Federation’s healthcare workforce. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced the initiative […]
Record 37 Nationals Receive Taiwan Scholarships
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 10, 2026 A total of 37 nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis will pursue university education in the Republic of China (Taiwan) under scholarship programmes that represent the largest number of awards granted to the Federation by Taiwan in a single year. The recipients were formally presented with their scholarships during […]
Antigua to overhaul offshore banking sector
ST. JOHN’S Antigua, Aug 10, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it is moving to overhaul its offshore banking sector, confirming that “there’s some major changes coming in that offshore sector”. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking on his weekly radio programme said his administration is moving towards “cleaning up our offshore sector” and […]
Trinidad: US company wants to become biggest producer of vanadium
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 10, CMC -The chief executive officer of the US-based Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium Company, Edwin Bennet, says the refurbishment of the former ArcelorMittal steel facility, is aimed at transforming Trinidad and Tobago into a major producer of vanadium. “Our vision for this facility is that it will be one of […]
Springer ends country’s medal drought at World U20 Championships
OREGON, United States, Aug 10, CMC – Tianna Springer created history over the weekend when she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400 metres at the World Under-20 Championships to capture Guyana’s first medal at the event in 14 years. Springer, who entered the final as one of the favourites after winning both her […]
West Indies officially relegated to World Cup Qualifiers
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 10, CMC – West Indies will officially have to go through next year’s Qualifiers if they are to book their spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan secured the final spot and ruled out any mathematical chance the West Indies had of automatically qualifying for the 2027 World Cup […]
Belize: Blaine appointed Director of Football
BELMOPAN, Belize, Aug 10, CMC – Vin Blaine, former head coach of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz has been appointed director of football for the Football Federation of Belize (FFB). Blaine, who previously held the same post with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), signed a two-year contract last week with an option to renew. According to Blaine, who also […]
Great Britain: Bradford Second-Hand Car Dealer Ordered To Repay Covid Loan Cash In Full
A Bradford second-hand car dealer has been ordered to repay the Covid funds he fraudulently secured in full. Javed Akhtar was handed a confiscation order of £66,917 when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday 6 August. The 49-year-old must repay all the money within three months. If he fails to do so, he […]