PROTECTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND MANUFACTURERS: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to combat fraudulent “Made in America” claims by foreign manufacturers and sellers, ensuring Americans get clear, accurate information, and supporting businesses that truly manufacture in the United States. The Order directs the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize enforcement […]

Charlestown, Nevis, March 13, 2026 – The 54th annual Leeward Islands Debating Competition (LIDC) officially opened on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC), marking the first time in nearly a decade that Nevis has hosted the prestigious regional event. Student delegations from across the Leeward Islands including Anguilla, Antigua and […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 13, 2026 — Youth in Saint Kitts and Nevis seeking to launch new businesses to meet the growing demand for services across emerging sectors will soon benefit from a dedicated government support unit. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, announced plans to establish a Youth Economic […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2026 — Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew commended a new group of soldiers for their discipline, perseverance, and commitment to national service during the Passing Out Ceremony for recruits of the St. Kitts–Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Basic Military Training Course 1 of 2025. The ceremony, held on Thursday, […]

HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 13, CMC  – Cuba Friday confirmed that talks have taken placed with United States officials as the  Caribbean country continues to face an economic crisis and intense pressure from Washington to abandon its communist policies. “There are international factors that have facilitated these talks,” President Miquel Díaz-Canel said in a video broadcast […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 13, CMC – The Guyana government says Venezuela has no legal authority over the waters off the Essequibo Region as it responded to an earlier statement by Caracas that the maritime boundary between the two countries has not yet been legally settled. Venezuela  also accused Guyana of carrying out unilateral exploration activities […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 13, CMC- The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has accepted a recommendation to increase the national minimum wage by four dollars(One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents), the Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant  has said. Merchant, speaking at the weekly post  Cabinet news conference, said that the minimum wage will how be […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 13, CMC –  A 48-year-old Canadian national has been remanded into custody until May 13, after she was charged with importing and trafficking more than half a million dollars (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents)  worth of drugs into the country. Roselynee Crisostomo appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Thursday and was […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Mar 13, CMC – The Belize government says it will cooperate “fully” with the United States House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs and the US State Department to provide “any information or clarification” that would assist in their assessment of the country’s investment climate. In a statement, the government said it is […]