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Gisborne land use: Locals, leaders, forestry stakeholders and facilitator meet in Wellington
A Wellington meeting backed action on the problem of erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti.
ST. VINCENT-FINANCE-Taiwan to help establish national development bank in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday says that he has received an assurance from Taiwan of a two million US dollar grant towards the establishment of a national development bank in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. “There are other things that we discussed, of course. We have our plan to […]
St. Vincent: Government holding talks on multi-million debt loan
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 19, CMC – The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it is holding talks with Taiwan as the Caribbean country moves towards easing its “crushing public debt”. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday told a news conference that the Asian country has already signaled a “genuine willingness” to help deal with […]
Nevis Steps Up Hurricane Preparedness As Peak Season Approaches
Charlestown, Nevis, August 18, 2026 With the Atlantic hurricane season entering its most active period, the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) is intensifying its public education campaign, urging residents, businesses and communities to make preparedness a shared responsibility. Under the theme “Preparedness Starts With You,” the Department’s Hurricane Awareness Drive 2026 runs from August 16 […]
Urgent: CCJ announces revised arrangements for assignment of judicial panels
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 19, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Wednesday said it has implemented with “immediate effect” revised arrangements for the assignment of judicial panels. “Under the new arrangements, all judges of the Court will sit on all panels, subject to a Judge being formally excused from sitting for […]
Trinidad: Police respond to multiple bomb threats
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 19, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Wednesday confirmed that there had been at least seven reports of bomb threats across the country urging the population to remain calm. In a statement, the TTPS said that the threats were “received through different mediums” and the loccations were […]
St Vincent and the Grenadines, Bermuda capture volleyball titles
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Aug 19, CMC – St Vincent and the Grenadines reigned supreme among the men, while Bermuda was crowned queens when the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association Championships concluded here over the weekend. St Vincent and the Grenadines roared back after losing the opening set to defeat Saint Lucia 17-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-22, while Bermuda […]
St Lucia Kings 151-7 (20 overs) vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – 11th match
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia, Aug 19, CMC – The St Lucia Kings reached 151 for seven in their 20 overs after being sent in by the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the 11th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Daren Sammy National Stadium here on Wednesday. ST LUCIA KINGS 151-7 in 20 overs (Charith […]
Tross Returns Home with Historic Goodwill Swimming Championships Bronze
Charlestown, Nevis, August 18, 2026 Twelve-year-old Nevis swimmer Teadrian Tross has returned home with a bronze medal after making history at the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships in Trinidad and Tobago. Tross produced the only medal for the St. Kitts and Nevis Aquatics Federation during its debut at the regional competition, earning bronze in the Boys […]