ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr 28, CMC -Police say a 28-year-old man is assisting their investigations following a bomb threat that had been made against the police headquarters on Monday. Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers says the man had been taken into custody early Tuesday following detailed investigation into the matter. “This is as a result of […]

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have confirmed an intensified, coordinated national security response following a series of recent firearm-related incidents that have resulted in loss of life and heightened concern across St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at a press briefing on April 20, Commissioner of Police James Sutton acknowledged the seriousness […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana. Apr 28, CMC – Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Tuesday expressed his “grave concern” over the public display of a brooch won by Venezuela’s   Acting President, Delcy Rodriquez, showing her country’s map that includes Guyana’s Essequibo Region as she held talks with two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders this month. In a letter sent […]

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Apr 28, CMC – Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday says his government will use a rules-based strategy to tackle St. Vincent and the Grenadines mounting debt and fragile fiscal position. Prime Minister Friday, who is also the Minister of Finance, said the country “cannot continue on the course that we have been […]

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Apr 28, CMC –  A senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday warned that a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme being planned by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines government could, while modestly increase fiscal revenue “carries risks and needs to be designed carefully”. Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday, who […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 28, CMC – The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) Tuesday said it has launched an investigation into the circumstances of four  separate shooting incidents, resulting in the death of five people. INDECOM is tasked with undertaking impartial investigations and provide fair recommendations regarding actions by members of the Security Forces and other […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 28, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Tuesday said that it has taken note of recent official engagements within the Community during which material asserting Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region had been on public display. Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali, had earlier expressed his “grave concern” over the public display of […]

Legislation to strengthen the management of prisoners who pose an extreme risk to prison or public safety while in prison has passed its first reading today, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. “The Corrections (Management of Prisoners, and Prisoners’ Property) Amendment Bill underscores this Government’s commitment to restoring law and order. “It will see real and […]

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, hosted a community engagement on democracy and science at Oqondweni Hall in Mbazwana (uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal) on Friday, 24 April, highlighting how science and innovation can strengthen democracy through better services, greater inclusion, and practical opportunities for local communities. The engagement formed part of national […]

Britain must act now to cement its place in the new technological era, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said today. In a landmark speech, the Technology Secretary said there must be a “decisive move” towards backing more British tech companies as AI reshapes global power, security and prosperity. Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), she warned […]