Tag Archives: caribbean

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 […]

Saint Lucia: Laptops Donation Strengthens Efficiency And Case Management At Labour Tribunal

Saint Lucia’s Labour Tribunal has received a timely boost in its operational capacity following the donation of laptop computers, a strategic intervention aimed at enhancing efficiency, strengthening collaboration, and accelerating the resolution of labour-related matters across Saint Lucia. The initiative responds directly to longstanding operational challenges within the Tribunal, particularly in relation to case management, […]

United States: Kentucky Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Support Public Education And Safety

Frankfort, Kentucky – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Senate Bills 2, 5 and 46, and House Bill 657 to enhance and support public education and safety in the commonwealth. “Providing high-quality public education and making sure all our people feel safe have always been top priorities in my administration,” said Gov. Beshear. “These pieces of legislation will ensure school districts provide our dedicated classroom […]

United States: Grant Program Available To Protect Private Forestland From Development

Nashville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) announces the application period is open for a special round of Forest Legacy Program (FLP) funding made available to landowners to protect privately owned forested land from development. “As conversion of forested land for development increases in Tennessee, the need to conserve critical woodlands […]

United States: New White House App Delivers Unparalleled Access to the Trump Administration

Today, the White House launched its powerful new official mobile app — delivering President Donald J. Trump and his Administration directly to the American people like never before. This new app offers Americans a direct line to the White House — cutting through the noise with unfiltered, real-time updates straight from the source. With the official White House […]