KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr.16, CMC –  Rising energy costs are expected to drive up the price of construction materials in Jamaica. This warning has come from the Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica. In a statement on Wednesday, the Mining and Quarrying Association of Jamaica is warning developers, contractors and property owners to prepare for possible increases […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  Apr 16, CMC – In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the athletics world, four of Jamaica’s top field athletes, including reigning Olympic men’s discus champion Roje Stona, have had their requests to switch allegiance to Turkey rejected by the World Athletics Nationality Review Panel. Reigning Olympic men’s discus champion Roje Stona is […]

A simple concept— ‘Baking Two, Sharing One’ —is now taking shape as a powerful model for community empowerment and social transformation, under the leadership of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice, Gender, Older Persons, Labour, Co-operatives and Consumer Affairs. ‘Baking Two, Sharing One,’ a community-based initiative is equipping individuals with practical baking and food preparation skills […]

The best of Saint Lucia’s tourism industry was honoured at the 2025 GIMIES Awards held on Aprill 11, 2026 at the Pavillion on Rodney Bay. Outstanding businesses and individuals were recognized for their contributions to service excellence, innovation, sustainability and industry development. The prestigious annual awards ceremony highlighted the resilience and growth of the island’s […]

The Office of the Governor General wishes to advise the public that His Excellency Sir Cyril E. M. Charles, Governor General of Saint Lucia, has traveled to Martinique for medical attention. In accordance with section 22(1)(c) of the Constitution of Saint Lucia, Mr. Felix Finisterre has been appointed to deputise for His Excellency and to […]

Thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s signature Working Families Tax Cuts Act — which every single Democrat in Congress voted against — millions of hardworking Americans are seeing bigger refunds and lower tax bills this Tax Day. Here’s how the Working Families Tax Cuts is delivering real results for the American people: Bigger Refunds: The average […]

First Lady Melania Trump joined the powerful House Ways and Means Committee today to advance landmark legislation set to protect America’s foster care children. “We are gathered here today, not because America’s children rely on us, but rather because America’s children are our moral equals.” Mrs. Trump elevated America’s next generation: “new legislation for the […]

Seattle, Washington – Building on strong momentum and record performance, Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a bold multiyear investment to thoughtfully reimagine six ships. Representing the most ambitious guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, Evolution will deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern revitalization while bringing the best of its Pinnacle Class ships across […]

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Princess Cruises, a leading global cruise line of Carnival Corporation & plc ((NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE:CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced three new shipbuilding agreements with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build three new cruise ships on a next-generation platform designed to further enhance the line’s already world-class vacation experience for its […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 15,  CMC –  The Guyana government Wednesday said it will mark the country’s 60th anniversary of political independence from Britain with a commemorative gold medallion. A statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources said that the Guyana Gold Board (GGB), “is proud to announce a historic national initiative that will honour the nation’s […]