Tag Archives: caribbean

Prime Minister Drew Declares Africa-Caribbean Partnership “Irreversible” at Summit Close

Abuja, Nigeria, March 28, 2026 – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has affirmed that the deepening partnership between Africa and the Caribbean is now irreversible, delivering a compelling closing address at the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit in Abuja on March 28. Speaking to an audience of delegates, government officials, investors, […]

Single use plastic legislation tabled in Parliament

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar. 28, CMC — A long-promised bill aimed at reducing single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament on Friday, eight years after it was first proposed. However, Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams made it clear that no immediate bans will take effect, as the legislation is designed to introduce restrictions in […]

Haiti: Just under 300 political parties, coalitions to participate in upcoming election

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Mar. 28, CMC- Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has approved 282 political parties and coalitions to participate in upcoming elections, marking a step forward in a long-delayed process unfolding amid deep insecurity and political uncertainty. The  list that was published after a 10-day registration period that ended on March 12—saw 320 organizations […]

Jamaica: Levy on exported conch to remain stable

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 28, CMC – The levy on exported conch for the upcoming season will remain at US$0.50 per pound as thr House of Representatives, earlier this week, approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order and Resolution to facilitate the move. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green, said Hurricane Melissa […]

Small Business Success: Local Tea Brand Enters African Market Through Strategic Initiative

Abuja, Nigeria, March 27, 2026 – St. Kitts and Nevis has marked a major advancement in small business development and international trade, as local brand Mother Becky Tea Quenchers successfully entered the Nigerian market through a targeted export initiative led by the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneur Mr. Jermine Mike, founder of Mother […]