Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 21, 2026 — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew is leading a national delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Abuja, Nigeria, today, March 21, to participate in the 2nd Annual Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS 2026). The Summit is being convened under the theme, “One Voice, One Vision: Advancing Afri-Caribbean […]

SANTIAGO, Mar. 21, CMC – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released its 2025 Statistical Yearbook, outlining key trends in the region’s social, economic and environmental landscape. The report shows that multidimensional poverty remains a major challenge, affecting 27.4 percent of the population, with wide disparities among countries. It also […]

NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar. 22, CMC – The Bahamas has referred 98 suspected passport fraud cases to police as part of efforts to crack down on irregularities. According Chief Passport Officer Nicholas Symonette, internal reviews also flagged possible staff involvement in some cases, which were referred for further action.  He said the police  have since identified four […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 22, CMC -Former prime minister Dr. Keith Rowley is questioning the impartiality of  the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) and has warned he will respond as he sees “see fit outside of the Parliament” any any slanderous allegation made against by the current Prime Minister Kammla Persad-Bissessar. Last […]

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Mar. 22, CMC – The  Democratic People’s Movement (DPM) is set to formalize its internal structure at its first congress on Sunday at the Grenada Trade Centre, where delegates from all 15 constituencies will gather. Peter David The DPM is a new political party , formally launched in November 2025 by former government […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar. 22, CMC – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), in collaboration with Jamaica’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and regional partners, recently hosted a three-day After-Action Review (AAR) to assess the region’s response to Hurricane Melissa. The review brought together disaster officials, regional bodies, UN agencies, security forces, […]

Honourable Spencer Brand Minister responsible for Water Services in the Nevis Island Administration World Water Day Address March 22, 2026 Fellow citizens, residents, and visitors, Today, on World Water Day, I address you to reflect on a resource that sustains every facet of life, fuels our economy, protects our health, and shapes the future of our […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 20, CMC – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it has partnered with the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) on establishing priorities for Jamaica’s national climate and ecosystem resilience programme. UNDP Resident Representative, Dr Kishan Khoday and EFJ chief executive officer, Mrs. Nicole Adamson, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) they […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar. 21, CMC – An investigation has been launched following an incident in the parish of St Michael in which several people were injured when a house fire broke out on Saturday morning.  It’s reported that none of the injuries are life-threatening. Twelve  fire officers from the Bridgetown Fire Station responded to the blaze, […]

WASHINGTON, Mar. 21, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has released its 2025 Annual Report, outlining significant progress in health security, disease elimination, digital transformation, and the strengthening of health systems across the Americas, including the Caribbean. Dr. Jarbas Barbosa The web-based report, titled “Driving Innovation, Delivering Impact,” details how regional cooperation and […]