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 […]
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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 […]
Green Climate Fund approves US$50M for adaptation project in Jamaica
SONGDO, Mar. 28, CMC – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says it supports the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and has approved a US$50 million project to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Jamaica. “The project focuses on areas where climate risks and food security challenges are most severe due to […]
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: The La Clery Dental Clinic Hosts An Oral Health Expo for Expecting Mothers
In a thoughtful and community-centered observance of World Oral Health Day 2026, the La Clery Dental Clinic hosted a Health Expo specially curated for expecting mothers at the Vide Boutielle Community Centre in La Clery. The event brought together pregnant women from the surrounding community for health education, presentations, and discussions all focused on the […]
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, […]
Great Britain: Farmer Who Allowed Waste To Be Dumped At Beauty Spot Sentenced
A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of waste to be dumped on his land in a Yorkshire beauty spot has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to clear the eyesore. Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, Hayden Fortune, 50, of Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, was sentenced at York Magistrates’ […]
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 […]