Tag Archives: caribbean

Jamaica: Senate approves Casino Gaming regulations

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 18, CMC – The Senate on Friday approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025, which will play a critical role in bringing Jamaica’s casino gaming industry to life. The Regulations were made by the Casino Gaming Commission pursuant to the powers granted under Section 72 of the Casino Gaming Act 2010. Kamina […]

Mottley urges action on democracy, inequality, at Global Summit in Barcelona

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Apr. 19  CMC, –  Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley joined global leaders in Barcelona, Spain,  for the IV Meeting in Defence of Democracy, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to democratic governance, human rights and a rules-based international order. The meeting ended with a declaration calling for urgent reforms to multilateral systems, stronger democratic governance in the […]

US house passes bill to extend TPS for Haitians

BOSTON, Apr. 19 , CMC,  – Caribbean and immigrant advocacy groups are welcoming the bipartisan passage of legislation in the United States House of Representatives to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, describing it as a major step toward protecting hundreds of thousands from deportation. The measure, led by Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, passed the […]

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley Engages SKNOC on Transforming School Physical Education

According to a press release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC), a new national initiative aimed at transforming physical education and strengthening values-based learning has been discussed with the Ministry of Education. The engagement involved Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and senior representatives of SKNOC, […]

Nevis Historical & Conservation Society Advances National Archives Digitization

A major cultural preservation milestone has been announced by the Nevis Historical & Conservation Society (NHCS), following the securing of US$52,000 to digitise the island’s archival heritage. Support for the project is being provided by the Government and People of Japan through UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, with implementation assistance from the UNESCO Regional […]