KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 17, CMC – Jamaica has received two traditional African houses that will serve as a monument to the shared heritage linking the Caribbean country with Ghana. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said that the structures at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann were constructed as a gift from the […]
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Venezuelan nationals rescued as Trinidadian businessman held
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 17,CMC – The Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) of the Ministry of Homeland Security Tuesday said a suspect has been arrested and four victims of human trafficking rescued during a coordinated operation in Rio Claro, the largest town in southeastern Trinidad over the last weekend. It said that it had obtained its […]
UN official says there’s hope for Haiti’s political future
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17, CMC -The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, says Haiti remains mired in a multidimensional crisis marked by weak institutions, political uncertainty, widespread gang violence and overwhelming humanitarian needs. However he says a recent new agreement by political groups offers “a moment of hope and progress for the […]
Antigua: Search continues for missing fishermen
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 17, CMC – The search is continuing for three nationals, missing at sea and feared dead, after they failed to return to port last Thursday. In a statement, the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard said in a statement that the search is continuing for Carlton Pitt, Adrian Pryce, and […]
Antigua: Ruling party wins by-election
ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 17, CMC – The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) maintained its slender one seat majority in the 17-member Parliament after Randy Baltimore won the St Philip North constituency on Monday night. Preliminary figures show that Baltimore had a decisive victory against Alex Browne of the main opposition United progressive Party […]
BVI-Hodge stripped of U20 World Championship medals after positive drug test
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 17, CMC – British Virgin Islands (BVI) star sprinter Adaejah Hodge has been stripped of her gold and silver medal from the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in 2024 after testing positive for two banned substances at the event. On Monday, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced that the 19-year-old Hodge, a student at the University of […]
Drew Explains Federal Role in Destiny, as Nevis Awaits Decision
By Loshaun Dixon The Federal Government has confirmed that it is reviewing the proposed Destiny development project submitted by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), while Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley has indicated that the agreement was first transmitted to the federal level in December 2025. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew said the federal cabinet received […]
BVI-Hodge storms to NCAA glory
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Mar 16, CMC— The British Virgin Islands has its first-ever NCAA Division I champion, and her name is Adaejah Hodge. Adaejah Hodge wins the 200m title at the NCAA D1 Indoor Championships. The 19-year-old sensation from Tortola delivered a statement performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships this weekend, […]
Trinidad: Richards Jr roars back to defend T&T Open title in nail-biting finish
MOKA, Trinidad, Mar 16, CMC – Defending champion Chris Richards Jr produced a masterclass in pressure golf on Sunday, storming back from a two-stroke deficit to retain his T&T Golf Open title in a dramatic finish at St Andrews Golf Club here in Moka, Maraval. Chris Richards Jnr. Photo: SportTT The home favourite entered the […]
Saint Lucia: Ministry Of Equity Honours Nine Outstanding Women At International Women’s Day ‘Hat of Hearts’ Brunch
A central highlight of the event was the recognition of nine distinguished women whose work has strengthened institutions, uplifted communities and inspired national progress. The Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs hosted a successful International Women’s Day “Hat of Hearts” Brunch Mingle on March 8, celebrating the remarkable […]