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Port Chalmers car sunk in sea, man arrested after alleged break-ins
A 28-year-old man faces numerous charges.
Wellington City Council proposes job cuts, takes aim at climate, planning and events teams
It follows a cost-saving effort to curb rates rises.
Nevis Premier urges energy conservation as fuel surcharge returns
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Jul. 30, CMC – Nevis Premier Mark Brantley is urging residents to conserve electricity and remain patient following the reintroduction of the domestic fuel surcharge, saying the measure was made necessary by global oil price volatility linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Premier Mark Brantley The surcharge, which returned in […]
Guyana swears in Commission of Inquiry into deadly MV Barima ferry disaster
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul. 30, CMC – Guyana on Thursday officially swore in a five-member Commission of Inquiry to investigate the sinking of the MV Barima earlier this month, a maritime disaster that is believed to have claimed the lives of more than 100 people. President Irfaan Ali, who appointed the commissioners, attended the swearing-in ceremony before Chief […]
Grenada: Family of missing woman release security footage
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jul 30, CMC – The family of a North Carolina woman who went missing while on vacation here, has released security footage showing the woman before she disappeared. According to the Royal Grenada Police Force, Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell was captured on camera swimming beneath a jetty on July 22. Her husband, who is […]
Jamaica pledges support for students remaining in crisis-hit Cuba
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul. 30, CMC – The government says it remains committed to supporting the approximately 270 Jamaican students still pursuing studies in Cuba amid the island’s ongoing energy crisis, with Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith assuring that assistance remains available for those facing challenges. Kamina Johnson-Smith Speaking during a post-Cabinet press briefing on […]
Noel makes history with double gold, smashes CAC record in Santo Domingo
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Jul 30, CMC – Guyana’s Raekwon Noel announced himself as the new king of the pool at the Centro Olímpico Juan Pablo Duarte, delivering a historic double-gold performance that shattered records and cemented his place in Guyanese sporting history. The Swimming sensation was simply untouchable across two electrifying evenings of competition, rewriting […]
Mighty Zen Captures Junior Kaiso Crown as Young Kaiso Talent Shines at Culturama 52
Charlestown, Nevis (July 30, 2026) — The next generation of Kaiso talent took centre stage on Tuesday night, July 28, 2026, as the 2026 Junior Kaiso Competition brought together some of Nevis’ most promising young performers at the NEDACS Cultural Complex as part of Culturama 52. After a night of spirited competition, Mighty Zen was […]
Oualie Rhythms Claims 2026 National Bank Panorama Crown at Culturama 52
Charlestown, Nevis (July 30, 2026) — Oualie Rhythms Steel Orchestra emerged as the 2026 National Bank Panorama champions on Monday night, July 27, 2026, following a standout performance at the NEDACS Cultural Complex, adding another title to the band’s legacy during the ongoing Culturama 52 celebrations. The orchestra amassed 434 points to secure the title. Gifted […]