KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 15, CMC  – The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD),  has launched a new digital platform aimed at improving access to services and increasing registration among persons with disabilities across the island. Dr. Christine Hendricks The platform, called “I Am Able: My JCPD,” allows individuals to register online and access benefits and support […]

ASUNCIÓN, Mar.  15, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says Canada is expanding its support for resilience and business development in the Caribbean through its partnership with the Washington-based financial institution.  On Friday, the  IDB said the government of Canada’s previously announced commitment of CAN$10 million to the Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) of the Caribbean Community […]

March 14, 2026 The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has confirmed that 13-year-old Danika Hicks of Round Hill, Newcastle, Nevis, has been found. She is currently at the Charlestown Police Station awaiting an interview. Police expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance.

March 14, 2026 The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Danika Hicks of Round Hill, Newcastle, Nevis, who has been reported missing. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Criminal Investigation Department in Nevis at 469-5391, ext. 4627, or the nearest police […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 13, CMC – A police officer has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty for the 2022 murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson,  whose body has never been found. Justice Leighton Pusey in handing down the sentence on Friday at the Home Circuit Court, ruled that Police Constable […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar 13, CMC – The Bermuda government Friday said it was pleased to have contributed to the reconstruction efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the country leaving damage estimated at more than US$9.9 million and killing at least 45 people. National  Security Minister Michael Weeks told Parliament that US$241,385 had been […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 14, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government late Friday night used its overwhelming majority in the Parliament to extend by a further three months, a state of emergency (SoE)that had been declared on March 3, following the end of a previous measure  on January 31st,  this year. The motion to […]

WASHINGTON, Mar   14, CMC – A new report by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has highlighted progress in the adoption of front-of-package warning labeling systems for food products in the Region of the Americas, including the Caribbean, and has identified opportunities to strengthen these policies to protect public health. PAHO said the publication, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 14, CMC – As part of a cultural heritage initiative aimed at strengthening historical ties between Jamaica and Ghana, two African houses  were officially handed over to Jamaica by the Government of Ghana this week. The houses were constructed by the Ghana Army Reconstruction Team assisting with Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The buildings […]

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Mar 14, CMC – Reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has been named by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) to compete at next week’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. The 24-year-old will be seeking to reclaim the 60m title which she captured in 2024, when she takes part at the […]