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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 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, […]

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 […]