PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 1, CMC- Police say they have seized more than TT$36 million (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) in cocaine after intercepting a vehicle in Freeport in west central Trinidad, during the early hours of Thursday. TTPS photo They said they seized 72 packages of cocaine following a coordinated vehicle interception exercise and […]
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Holder the hero as Titans edge RCB in thriller
AHMEDABAD, India, Apr 30, CMC – Jason Holder was everywhere. In the field, with the ball, and then with the bat. When the Gujarat Titans needed someone to steady a wobbly chase against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the West Indian all-rounder delivered a performance that defied the scorebook’s attempt to contain him. Jason Holder […]
United States: U.S. Coalition Fractures Support For The IMO Global Carbon Tax, Protecting American Economic Interests
U.S. diplomats at the 84th session of the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84) successfully delivered on President Trump’s America First foreign policy by forcing the organization to negotiate on alternative proposals that will not harm American consumers and businesses. By leading discussions at the IMO, the U.S. coalition forced the body […]
United States: U.S. Sanctions Tighten Grip On Iran-China Oil Trade
The United States is taking decisive action to disrupt Iran’s illicit oil trade, the primary revenue stream for the Iranian regime to fund terrorism and regional destabilization. Today, the Department of State sanctioned several entities, an individual, and a vessel involved in the trade of Iranian petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products. This action targeted […]
Ketwan Hamilton Faces Murder Charge in Lime Kiln Case
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has formally charged Ketwan Hamilton of Lime Kiln Project, St. Kitts, in connection with the homicide that occurred at the Royal Kingdom Snackette in Lime Kiln on April 20, 2026. Hamilton faces multiple charges, including murder in relation to Shamarie Baptiste, possession of a firearm, possession […]
From Nevis to the World: Vaughn Anslyn Gains International Recognition After iShowSpeed Portrait
Nevisian artist Vaughn Anslyn, known for his work spanning portraits, photography, murals, event décor, body painting, and other creative forms, has built a reputation for versatility and precision across multiple visual art disciplines. He has gained international attention following the presentation of a custom portrait to global streamer iShowSpeed during a recent visit to St. […]
St. Kitts Takes Global Center Stage in iShowSpeed’s Caribbean Livestream Tour
Popular streamer Darren Watkins Jr., widely known online as iShowSpeed, brought international attention to St. Kitts on Wednesday, April 29, during a whirlwind Caribbean livestream tour that saw him broadcast across four countries in approximately 14 hours. The streamer, who commands an audience of more than 53 million followers, arrived in St. Kitts to an […]
Front Page, 1st May, 2026
A Pin, a Principle, and the Integrity of the Caribbean
–Territorial claims are decided in court, not worn on a lapel- By Sir Ronald Sanders There are moments in international affairs when a seemingly small act reveals a much larger contest of principle. The recent controversy over the wearing, during official engagements in the Caribbean, of a brooch depicting Guyana’s Essequibo region as part of […]
Jamaica: Jamaicans, Colombian fishermen charged in major cocaine bust offshore Clarendon
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 30, CMC – Two Jamaican fishermen and a Colombian fisherman have been charged in relation to the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine valued at $703 million off the coast of the southern parish Clarendon. Charged are Jonothan Daluqua Latarda, 48, of Riohacha, Colombia and the three Jamaicans. All three men […]