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PM begins official visit to Ghana

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, has begun an official visit to the Republic of Ghana aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between the Caribbean nation and the West African country. Dr Drew arrived in Ghana on Tuesday evening and was welcomed at the airport by Hon. Samuel Okudzeto […]

Premier Brantley Promotes Scholarship Opportunity for Future Health Professionals

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (March 9, 2026) Young people in Nevis with an interest in the health sciences are being encouraged to apply for the annual Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and Medical University of the Americas (MUA) scholarship programme, which offers an opportunity to pursue higher education without the significant financial burden often associated with university […]

Antigua-AT&LU says it will not back down

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 9, CMC- President of the Antigua and and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU)  Bernard de Nully Monday backed the action taken by the workers at the state-owned Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) who walked off their jobs in support of higher wages and other issues. “We gave notice since the […]

Suriname to host inaugural Caribbean Energy Week

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Mar 9, CMC – Suriname will host the inaugural Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 that the organisers say is designed to turn dialogue into tangible outcomes and discover new opportunities across the entire energy value chain. Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment of Suriname, Patrick Brunings, will deliver a keynote address at at […]

Antigua: APUA says strike illegal as workers stage walkout

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 9, CMC- The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Monday, said it remains committed to “constructive dialogue and a fair resolution of all outstanding matters” through the appropriate legal and industrial relations channels, as employees at the utility company walked off their jobs over increased salary demands. The workers, represented by the […]

Former UN official urges Caribbean countries to intensify efforts for reparatory justice

NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar 9, CMC – The former chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Dr. June Soomer, is urging Caribbean countries to intensify their efforts for reparatory justice, noting that sustainable development cannot occur without confronting the legacies of slavery and colonialism. Reparatory justice is not a recent movement. […]