KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 1, CMC – Sections of Jamaica were rattled by yet another earthquake on Sunday morning. According to the Earthquake unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus – the tremor had a magnitude of 4.6. The quake occurred at around 8:34 am (local time) and was felt in several parishes, including […]
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DOMINICA-DFA temporarily relieves two members of U20 coaching staff following allegations
ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 2, CMC – Two coaches of Dominica’s Under-20 national team have been temporarily suspended by the Dominica Football Association (DFA) following an incident involving a member of the team. While the nature of the incident has not been disclosed, the alleged incident occurred during the ongoing CONCACAF Under-20 championship. The alleged incident […]
Antigua-Shallow commends West Indies’ performance at T20 World Cup
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 2, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dr Kishore Shallow has lauded the regional team for its performance at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The West Indies showed grit and determination, but went down by five wickets to India in their final Super Eights encounter on Sunday to […]
CARICOM Leaders Conclude Summit with Focus on Security, Integration and Global Partnerships
Caribbean leaders concluded a historic gathering in Basseterre this week after four days of high-level discussions aimed at strengthening regional security, accelerating integration, and deepening international partnerships during the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Held from February 24–27 under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for […]
America needs to make its presence felt in no uncertain terms
The 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community, held in Saint Kitts this year, and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, could indeed be dubbed the U.S.- CARICOM Summit. The United States, represented by its Secretary of State Marco Rubio, would have come into the confab with […]
From Summit to Town Hall, Holness Rallies Diaspora Support
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Mar 1 2026 — Fresh from the high level diplomacy of the 50th CARICOM Heads of Government Summit, Prime Minister Andrew Holness pivoted from regional geopolitics to a more personal mission: rallying the Jamaican diaspora. At a live-streamed town hall meeting at the Carambola Beach Club, Basseterre St. Kitts on February 27, […]
Communique
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Mar 1, CMC – The following is the full text of the comunique issued following the 50th regular meeting of the Caribbwean Community (CARICOM) leaders held in Basseterre, St.Kitts, February 24-27, 2026.3.1 “The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, […]
CFBC Marks 37th Commencement , graduates urged to leverage AI for competitive edge
BASSETERRE, St Kitts — Graduates of the 37th Commencement Ceremony of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College(CFBC) were urged to embrace artificial intelligence, innovation and lifelong learning as essential tools for professional success in a rapidly evolving global economy. The ceremony was guided by the theme, “Leveraging AI and Innovation for a Professional Competitive Advantage.” Delivering […]
Guyana-Over 100,000 children to benefit from lifetime digital health records
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar. 1, CMC — Over 100,000 children in Guyana will now have their baseline health information permanently captured under the country’s expanding digital healthcare system. This was announced by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali as he spoke at the commissioning of the new Outpatient Pavilion at Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital on Saturday. The president also outlined a […]
Barbados-Labour Minister concerned about planned closure of Berger Paints
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar. 1, CMC— Labour Minister Colin Jordan has raised concerns over the planned closure of Berger Paints Barbados Ltd, warning of the potential impact on 44 employees and questioning whether meaningful consultations can occur if the decision is already final. Colin Jordan (CMC photo) Jordan said the impending shutdown, scheduled for April 24, […]