Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 7, 2026) A total of 152 children across St. Kitts and Nevis have received financial assistance through the Children’s Medical Fund between 2023 and 2026, helping families access specialised medical treatment overseas that would otherwise have been beyond their financial means. The fund, administered through the Prime Minister’s Office, was established […]
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Hridoy’s historic innings sparks spectacular Bangladesh comeback
SYLHET, Bangladesh, Nov 7, CMC – Towhid Hridoy scored a magnificent, unbeaten double century to spearhead a remarkable batting recovery by Bangladesh that left the second Test against the West Indies in the balance after trailing for much of the first three days. Playing in just his third Test, the 25-year-old Hridoy blasted 242 not […]
Bahamas to establish first aircraft maintenance facility to retain millions in overseas spending
NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 7, CMC — The Bahamas is moving to establish its first aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in a bid to retain millions of dollars currently spent on aircraft maintenance overseas. Minister of Energy, Utilities and Aviation, Jobeth Coleby-Davis, says discussions are progressing with Middle Tennessee State University in the United […]
Jamaica Defense Force unveils monument to honor fallen soldiers
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov. 7, CMC – The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has officially unveiled its Fallen Soldier Monument, dubbed ‘The Parade’, at the Jamaica Military Museum and Library at its Up Park Camp, in the Corporate area . This monument, which is in honour of 26 fallen soldiers who died during military operations from 1976 […]
CARICOM Observers give Grenada elections positive assessment
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov. 7, CMC – A Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission has given a positive preliminary assessment of the general election held here earlier this week, stating that voting was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner, without significant incidents. In a statement issued Saturday, the 11-member mission said voters were able […]
Business BVI ranked world’s top corporate tax haven
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 7, CMC – The British Virgin Islands is facing renewed scrutiny after being ranked the world’s leading corporate tax haven by global watchdog Tax Justice Network. The organisation’s latest Corporate Tax Haven Index places the BVI first, followed by the Cayman Islands and Bermuda in second and third positions, respectively. […]
Skyla Connor Claims Five More Medals as Team SKN Continues OECS Campaign
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (November 7, 2026) Skyla Connor continued to lead St. Kitts and Nevis’ medal campaign at the 34th Annual Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia, capturing three gold and two silver medals on the second day of competition. Connor claimed silver in the 200m Freestyle before […]
Premier Brantley Reports Progress in Nevis’ Search for Additional Water Sources
Charlestown, Nevis (November 6, 2026) The Nevis Island Administration is continuing its efforts to expand the island’s water supply through the development of additional underground sources, despite technical difficulties affecting drilling operations at Dasent’s. Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, provided an update on the project, explaining that repeated cave-ins have delayed progress. However, […]
Skyla Connor Wins Three Medals as Team SKN Opens OECS Championships
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis (November 6, 2026) Skyla Connor has led the St. Kitts and Nevis National Swim Team’s opening-day campaign at the 34th Annual Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Swimming Championships in Saint Lucia, securing gold, silver and bronze medals as the Federation’s swimmers recorded a series of personal best performances. The championships […]
Pacers give Windies edge after lift from tailenders
SYLHET, Bangladesh, Nov 6, CMC – West Indies still hold a slight advantage over Bangladesh at the end of day two, thanks mainly to their pace attack and a heroic effort from their tailenders. The Windies, who resumed the day on 235 for four, were rocked by a six-wicket haul from Bangladesh quickie Hasan Mahmud […]