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Multiple people injured in two-car crash in Tokānu near Taupō, state highway closed
Tawera St in Tokānu is closed and diversions are in place.
Phil Jones Appointed Online Gaming Regulator in Nevis
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (October 2, 2026) Phil Jones has been appointed Regulator, Online Gaming, at the Nevis Branch of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), as the sector continues to grow and attract greater regulatory attention. Jones, who previously held responsibility for both international banking and online gaming regulation, formally handed over the international banking […]
Marie-Grace Michel Appointed International Banking Regulator in Nevis
CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (October 2, 2026) Marie-Grace Michel has been appointed Regulator, International Banking, at the Nevis Branch of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), as the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) moves to further strengthen oversight of the island’s financial services sector. Michel assumed the position on October 1, taking over from Phil Jones, who was […]
Guyana, Uganda authorities sign aviation cooperation agreement
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 3, CMC – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and technical collaboration in civil aviation. The agreement provides a framework for the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the management, modernisation and maintenance of […]
JAMAICA-Government Senator calls for simpler procurement, tougher penalties
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Government Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is calling for significant reform of Jamaica’s procurement laws and processes, arguing that the system should be less onerous while imposing severe penalties on violators. Golding Campbell said reform was necessary if Jamaica was serious about improving productivity and ensuring that government procurement delivers […]
Region to tighten rules to protect fishers, curb illegal fishing
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Caribbean countries are moving to strengthen management of marine spaces, combat illegal fishing and improve seafood traceability as pressure on the region’s fisheries resources increases. Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green said seafood traceability had become a global requirement and Caribbean countries must strengthen their ability […]
TTPS reports declines in homicides and other serious crimes
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Oct 3, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago recorded declines in homicides, serious reported crime and road traffic accidents during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the corresponding periods in 2025 and 2024, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). The TTPS said in its Third […]
West Indies 352-5 (48.2 overs) defeat India (351-7) by five wickets – 3rd ODI
NEW CHANDIGARH, India, Oct 3, CMC – West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third and final One Day International at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Scores INDIA 351-7 in 50 overs (KL Rahul 129 not out, Rohit Sharma 92, Ruturaj Gaikwad 57, Naman Dhir 30, Anshul Kamboj 17; […]
Missing man Vincent ‘Sunny’ Douglas found dead at Lamberts Estate
Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 3, 2026) The search for missing St. Kitts resident Vincent “Sunny” Douglas ended tragically on Saturday morning after his body was discovered at Lamberts Estate. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said Douglas’ remains were located at approximately 8 a.m. on October 3 during a coordinated search operation. The […]