ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 22, CMC -Police say they have launched an investigation into a matter after they became aware of a social media post allegedly made by one of its officers following a recent court matter involving a sexual offence. “The public is assured that the matter is being treated seriously and is currently […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 22, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced new measures aimed at enhancing public health safety amid concerns regarding the deadly outbreaks of Hantavirus, Ebola and Malaria in several parts of the world. The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Thursday said that following the declaration by the World […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 22, CMC -The Guyana government says it is advancing plans to develop an industrial hemp industry here with areas  within the country already  identified for hemp cultivation once a processing plant is established. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, said that the Guyana Industrial Hemp Regulatory Authority has now become operational and that a […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 22, CMC – The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is warning against what it described as “fraudulent emails” currently being circulated on social media and claiming to be from the Authority. “The emails falsely reference an “Official Notification Regarding Your Tax Account” and are not legitimate communications from the BRA. The messages also display […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 22, CMC – Government says it has reconstituted the Fiscal Council of Barbados, a body of independent experts charged with one mission, which is to assess, publicly and honestly, how well the government is managing the country’s finances on behalf of the population. “Good governance is not just about making the right […]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, May 21, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are champions of the West Indies Championship for the first time in two decades, after a composed and determined 141-run victory over the defending champions, the Guyana Harpy Eagles, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr […]

Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis have successfully captured and repatriated two Jamaican fugitives wanted for serious violent crimes, following coordinated operations between the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF). Kemar Matthews and Chevone Brown were taken into custody during separate joint operations carried out on […]

Programmes aimed at addressing access issues for disabled people in street navigation, reading, housing and sports education through technology will soon get a boost, Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says. The six successful applicants of the Access Activator pilot programme have been selected. The programme is run through the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, […]

More ambulance crews, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support will strengthen ambulance services across New Zealand, enabling quick and effective responses to emergencies, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Casey Costello say. “When New Zealanders call an ambulance, they need confidence that they will get the help they need quickly and that frontline crews […]