Tag Archives: caribbean

CARICOM underscores importance of micro-credentials to regional development

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 23, CMC  –  The Assistant Secretary-General, Human and Social Development  at the Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat,  Alison Drayton, Monday said micro-credentials are assuming strategic importance in the CARICOM region. Addressing the Commonwealth of Learning CARICOM Micro-Credentials Sub-Framework Development and Planning for Caribbean Registry Roadmap opening ceremony here, Drayton expressed […]

St. Vincent and Guyana leaders address CELAC summit

BOGOTA, Colombia, Mar 23, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Godwin Friday, has called for an end to the United States trade and economic  embargo against Cuba as well  as extending support for Haiti, where criminal gangs are seeking to overthrow the government following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in […]

German national to head new UN office in Haiti

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 23, CMC -United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, Monday announced the appointment of Daniela Kroslak of Germany as his Assistant Secretary-General, Head of the newly established United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). She previously served as Chief of Staff in the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) and in various […]

OECS welcomes first direct flight to Africa

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Mar  23, CMC -The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has welcomed the first-ever large scale commercial flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the  African continent. In a statement, the St.  Lucia-based OECS Commission described the flight which departed from the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts as a […]

Opposition party urges support for Cuba

ST.  GEORGE’S, Grenada, Mar 23, CMC –  The minority opposition Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) has called on Grenadians to show  support for  Cuba as that Caribbean country continues to feel the impact of United States sanctions that have seriously  affected the energy as well as socio-economic future of the country. Cuba is experiencing its most […]

Ignore The Noise, Get Destiny Done

The seemingly never-ending attempt to get one of the nation’s largest developments started continues. The delay to approve and advance the Destiny project is surprising, if not embarrassing. In a global environment where countries are seeking more and more opportunities for development, it is apparent that we are uncertain of what we really want. In […]

Record Earnings by Major Firms Signal Strength of St. Kitts and Nevis Economy

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 21, 2025 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ sustained focus on economic stability, diversification, and private sector development continues to deliver measurable outcomes, as two of the Federation’s крупней multi-sector corporations—TDC Group and S.L. Horsford & Co. Ltd.—have reported record-breaking revenue and profit performances for 2025. These […]