Cape Coast, Ghana, March 05, 2026: Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the historic Cape Coast Castle on Thursday, March 5, during a stop in the Central Region of Ghana as part of his Official State Visit. The guided tour of the centuries old fortress provided a solemn […]
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Who Gains, Who Loses: The Global Cost of the Iran War, and the Caribbean Fallout
By Sir Ronald Sanders It is a mistake to believe that the war in Iran and the retaliatory actions in the Gulf are too far away to matter to the Caribbean. The fallout is already reaching the region, pushing up the costs of fuel, freight, and everyday goods across the region. For import-dependent economies, this […]
Saint Lucia: Government Of Saint Lucia Responds To United Kingdom Decision To Introduce Visa Requirement For Saint Lucian Nationals
The UK Government indicated that there has been a notable increase in Saint Lucian nationals entering the UK as visitors and subsequently claiming asylum, which it says has placed pressure on its border and asylum processes. The Government of Saint Lucia has formally received communication from the United Kingdom Government advising that a visit visa […]
Saint Lucia: Prime Minister Leads High-Level Engagement with Tourism Sector on Dry-Season Water Supply Challenges; Working Group to Advance Immediate Solutions
The meeting formed part of the Prime Minister’s continued direct engagement with stakeholders as the Government works to stabilize water supply disruptions The Office of the Prime Minister has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to addressing the current dry-season water supply challenges following a high-level meeting convened by Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre on March 4, […]
Great Britain: Reduced Bills For Around 300,000 Households In WaterSure Reform
Hundreds of thousands of households will benefit from lower water bills after the Government today (Fri March 6th) announced a major reform of WaterSure. Low-income households who use high amounts of water can qualify to have their bills capped. They must have a water meter and either a specific medical condition or three or more children living at home. More […]
United States: Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas’ Financial Leadership At The Alamo
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Nasdaq for a virtual closing bell ceremony to commemorate the 190th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo and highlight Texas’ commitment to economic growth. “Texas now ranks number one for having more employees working in the financial sector than any other state in the entire country, and Texas ranks […]
United States: Tennessee State Forests Meet High Bar for Sustainable Management
Nashville, Tn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) state forest system has successfully completed its latest Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) audit, passing with no corrective action requests or observations. The independent audit confirms that TDF’s management approach and practices meet SFI’s rigorous standards for sustainable forest management, ensuring Tennessee’s state forests continue to […]
United States: America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Boston Massacre
Today, our Nation remembers the 256th anniversary of the Boston Massacre—a seminal chapter in the American story that lit the fuse for what would become the greatest crusade for liberty, self-government, and freedom in the history of the world. In the aftermath of the Seven Years’ War, the British government imposed a series of unjust […]
United States: President Trump Secures Historic Commitment to Keep Electricity Costs Down Amid Data Center Boom
Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, America’s leading AI and technology companies gathered at the White House to sign the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This landmark commitment — first announced by President Trump in his State of the Union address — ensures the rapid growth of AI data centers powers American innovation without raising electricity costs for families and communities. The signing marks a […]
Tourism Authorities Strengthen Diaspora Ties During Bermuda Outreach Mission
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, March 5, 2026 — The Nevis Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, recently conducted a targeted outreach iniatitive in Bermuda aimed at strengthening engagement with the Saint Kitts and Nevis diaspora and promoting travel to the twin-island federation during the upcoming summer season. The February 25 initiative, led by […]