TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Jun. 18, CMC – The government of this British Overseas Territory, has approved the start of formal negotiations with the Dominican Republic to strengthen food security, trade, and broader economic cooperation. Dr Natalio Wheatley This was announced by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during his 2026 State of the Territory address. “Government […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 18, CMC -The inaugural Caribbean Economic Forum (CEF 2026) began here on Thursday aimed at attracting investments into the region that can deliver sustainable returns and real opportunities for every Caribbean national. Barbados Finance Minister Ryan Straughn, delivering the feature address at the two-day event being held under the theme “Capitalizing the […]

The following is a press release from the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC): FUEL SURCHARGE ADJUSTMENT June 16, 2026 Dear Valued Customers, NEVLEC wishes to inform customers of an adjustment to the Fuel Surcharge due to the continued increase and volatility in fuel prices. In May 2024, the domestic tariff was adjusted to help avoid […]

NIA Charlestown,  Nevis, June 16, 2026 — The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible for Government Information within the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), is scheduled to hold his next monthly press conference on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Proceedings will be held at the NIA Cabinet Room on the second […]

New York, June 17, 2026 — Saint Kitts and Nevis joined fellow Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states in a symbolic signing of the Charter of the United Nations marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the world body, reaffirming the region’s commitment to the principles that have underpinned international cooperation since 1945. Representing the […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 17, CMC – The Guyana government has recommitted itself to transforming the country’s sugar industry through modernisation, mechanisation, and strategic investments aimed at ensuring its long-term sustainability. President Irfaan Ali, addressing the 78th  commemoration of the Enmore Martyrs, said that  the government remains resolute in preserving the industry while implementing reforms to improve productivity, […]

Illegal migrants and people smugglers looking to land on UK shores will face enhanced enforcement action as 2 new specialist units are now active on the French beaches. Announced under the landmark UK-France deal and deployed in time for the summer months, the Compagnie de Marche and a brand-new dedicated riot unit are now operational […]

The announcement was made by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy during a visit to the launch of ‘Two Rooms’ a new interim space for the Jewish Museum London, while it searches for its permanent home. The space is located at JW3 in North London. The visit marked the opening of two new exhibitions celebrating the richness […]

On June 17, 2026, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Dominican Republic Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos signed a Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (NCMOU) to advance peaceful civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Under the Trump Administration, the United States and the Dominican Republic have continued to strengthen our partnership based on a […]

Yesterday, the United States announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to UNICEF and the World Food Program (WFP) through new global macro awards, which cover life-saving support in more than 40 countries. This announcement builds directly on the tremendous success of the Trump Administration’s landmark December 2025 “Humanitarian Reset” memorandum […]