PORT OF PRINCE, Haiti, Jul. 5, CMC- Haiti has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young people. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher School of Infotronics of Haiti and the Avenir Foundation to officially launch AyitiLAB, an innovation programme designed […]
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Guyana Opposition group calls nationwide protest over former Presidents’ benefits bill
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul. 5, CMC – One of Guyana’s opposition parties, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), is calling on citizens to stage peaceful protests on Monday, CARICOM Day, against proposed legislation that would significantly expand state-funded benefits for former presidents. Kidackie Amsterdam WPA executive member Kidackie Amsterdam said the proposed Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) […]
CARICOM opens four days summit underscoring need for unity
By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 5, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders opened their four-day summit here on Sunday underscoring the importance of unity as the region confronts the global challenges that seek to undermine their economic and political stability. St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre, who assumed the chairmanship of the […]
LEAD Hope, Greaves lead strong response from Windies against Sri Lanka
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Jul 5, CMC – Unbeaten half centuries from Shai Hope and Justin Greaves have allowed West Indies to claw back into the second Test match against Sri Lanka having been on the backfoot for the first two days of the contest. With the Windies in serious danger at 144 for four at […]
Pierre calls for stronger regional unity on CARICOM Day
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Jul 4, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman and St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre says the region must move beyond discussion and strengthen collective action to ensure the integration movement continues to deliver tangible benefits for Caribbean people. In a message marking CARICOM Day, Pierre said the Community faces a […]
Prime Minister Drew Congratulates United States on 250th Independence Anniversary, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 4, 2026.. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has extended congratulations to the United States as it celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence, using the historic occasion to reaffirm the enduring friendship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States while highlighting the two nations’ unique historical connection. […]
Jamaica: US lawmakers asked to seek answers on Jamaica migrant agreement
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 4, CMC – A Jamaican-American advocate has asked members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation to seek answers from the United States government regarding the third-country nationals (TCN) agreement signed between Jamaica and Washington, according to the Jamaica Observer. The newspaper reported that Patrick Beckford, a constituent in New Jersey, has written to […]
Barbados: First female police commissioner pledges reform and public trust
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 4, CMC – Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police, Sonia Boyce, has pledged sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening accountability, modernising policing and rebuilding public trust after being sworn in on Friday at State House. Boyce, who joined the then Royal Barbados Police Force (now The Barbados Police Service) on April 21, 1986, […]
Barbados: High Court dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 4, CMC – The High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to Barbados’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restrictions governing the use of cannabis by Rastafarians do not unlawfully infringe on religious freedom. Delivering the decision on Friday in the No. 8 Supreme Court, Justice Michelle Weekes rejected claims brought by Paul […]
CARICOM leaders hoping for a more united front going forward
By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 4, CMC -Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders open their 51st summit here on Sunday with the incoming chairman and St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre main wish is for the regional integration grouping “to continue working for the people of the region so they could feel the impact of CARICOM”. […]