ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 25, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reiterated that health protocols have been put in place to accommodate travellers from Africa as the island welcomed the inaugural Air Peace flight on Sunday connecting Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda. Browne, speaking on his weekly radio programme, said his administration’s cautious approach […]
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Jamaica records downward slide in murders
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 25, CMC – Jamaica has recorded 213 murders for the period January to May 23, this year as compared with 275 for the same period last year, according to figures released Monday by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), a decline of 22.5 per cent. It said that while St. James, St. Elizabeth, […]
Guyana unveils first locally minted Independence gold medallion
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 25, CMC – Guyana has officially launched the country’s national gold and jewellery brand under the brand name “Eldorado Reimagined” marking a historic milestone in the transformation of the country’s gold sector. The Ministry of Natural Resources said that the medallion signifies a moving away from raw commodity production to value-added manufacturing […]
Trinidad: Government grants hold over” letters to bona fide operators
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 25, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday said that it has presented “Hold Over” letters to 25 bona fide operators allowing them to continue their mining and processing operations, under the same terms and conditions as their previous licences, while their renewal applications are being processed. The Ministry […]
Trinidad: Ramsamooj awarded US$30,000 in compensation following unlawful detention in Suriname
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 25, CMC – The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Monday awarded the Trinidad-based political analyst Derek Ramsamooj US$30,000 in damages resulting from his arrest and detention in Suriname in 2020. Derek Ramsamooj (File Photo) Ramsamooj had alleged that his rights under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC) which governs the […]
Government Advances Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau Through Stakeholder Consultations
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 22, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is advancing plans to establish a Youth Economic Empowerment Bureau aimed at equipping young people with the support needed to launch and sustain businesses in a growing economy. As part of the consultative process, a Validation Workshop was held on Friday, […]
New Zealand: English Language Requirement Extended To AEWV Skill Level 3 Roles
Minimum English language requirements under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) are being extended to skill level 3 roles, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. From 1 June 2026, the requirement will apply to ANZSCO and National Occupation List (NOL) skill level 3 roles, aligning them with the existing English language requirements for skill levels 4 […]
New Zealand: Anti-Stalking Laws Take Effect At Midnight
Stalkers will face the full force of the law when the clock strikes midnight tonight (May 25), Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Tonight stalking will become a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison. Our government is sending a very clear message – this insidious behaviour has to stop. If it continues, […]
New Zealand: Delivering A Fairer Electricity Market For Kiwi Consumers
New Zealanders will benefit from new rules announced by the Electricity Authority to create a level playing field in the electricity market, preventing the country’s four biggest electricity generators from using their market power to squeeze out smaller competitors, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. “Creating a level playing field in the electricity market plays an […]
South Africa: Committee on International Relations To Meet EU Counterparts
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation will this evening meet with the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) in a bid to deepen the longstanding strategic partnership between South Africa and the European Union (EU). The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, said the engagement comes at a critical moment for […]