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 […]
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Jamaica: Reggae Girlz defeat Guyana to advance to Concacaf Championships
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 19, CMC – Goals from captain Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw and Shania Hayles carried Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz to a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Guyana on Saturday and through to the Concacaf Women’s Championships. The result ensured the home side topped Group B with a maximum 12 points. The winners of all six groups advance […]
Prime Minister Drew Leads Urgent Security Talks as Federation Strengthens Response to Crime
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 18, 2026 — Amid a recent rise in criminal activity, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened an urgent high-level meeting with senior members of the nation’s security leadership, including the Commissioner of Police and the Commander of the St. […]
Police Commissioner warns misconduct could undermine crime gains
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 19, CMC – Police Commissioner Dr. Kevin Blake is warning members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), that unprofessional conduct by some officers could undermine recent gains in reducing violent crime, including murders. In his latest weekly column in Force Orders, Blake said that while the JCF is seeing “very encouraging results” […]
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 […]
Trinidad: Police probe killing of officer, theft of weapons in major station breach
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr. 19, CMC – The authorities are investigating what is being described as one of the most serious security breaches at a police facility in recent history, after a municipal police officer was found dead and a large quantity of firearms went missing from a station strong room. The officer has […]
Nevis Aquatic Sailors Shine with Silver Medal Performance in Bahamas Regatta
According to a statement from the St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association, three sailors from the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Center delivered commendable performances at the 2026 Bahamas ILCA Nationals, held April 12, 2026, following an intensive programme of development training and competition. The event formed part of a structured regional sailing initiative, combining a […]
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 […]