BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 13, CMC – Barbados has launched a national instant payment system that allows consumers and businesses to send and receive money within seconds, marking a major step in the modernisation of the country’s financial infrastructure. The new platform, BiMPay, went live at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, during a special launch event hosted […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 13, CMC – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has urged Parliament to revisit the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Act, 2024, which seeks to remove the British monarch as Jamaica’s Head of State, calling for the reform process to be advanced without delay. Chuck said MPs should review the legislation with […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 13, CMC – The Ministry of Housing and Water says it has enlisted regional and international law enforcement agencies, including INTERPOL and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in efforts to locate and investigate a contractor accused of failing to fulfil housing contracts that affected several families. In a statement […]

New York, 11 June 2026 — Engagement within the Caribbean Community’s diplomatic framework was strengthened as the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis took part in the annual Retreat of the CARICOM Caucus of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations, convened in New York on Friday, 5 June 2026. Representation for St. Kitts and Nevis […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, is scheduled to depart for Europe this weekend for a series of strategic engagements designed to strengthen international partnerships and advance the Federation’s climate resilience priorities. Brussels, Belgium, will serve as the first stop on the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2026 — The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is mourning the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, a native of Sandy Point Town and long-serving public servant, who died suddenly at his home at the age of 80. Born on 27 July 1945, Mr. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Citizens, businesses and institutions throughout St. Kitts and Nevis are being encouraged to maintain a high level of preparedness as the Federation contends with ongoing drought conditions while navigating the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The call was made by National Disaster Coordinator Livingston Pemberton during a press conference […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 12, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government says the work permit system must strike an appropriate balance between supporting economic growth and protecting employment opportunities for nationals. A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting stated that while the government acknowledges that “there remains a demand for specialized skills in certain […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Despite the onset of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are being advised to brace for the possibility of continued drought conditions extending through the remainder of the year. The warning was issued by Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke during a press conference […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 12, CMC –  The Bermuda government has welcomed the landing of Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems here, describing the event as a significant investment in the island’s digital infrastructure, economic resilience, and long-term competitiveness. “For centuries, Bermuda’s location in the Atlantic has been one of our greatest strengths. Today, that […]