NEW YORK, Apr. 23,  CMC – Caribbean immigration advocates and New York legislators on Thursday called for an inclusive city budget that addresses the needs of immigrant communities, citing increased federal enforcement measures. Murad Awawdeh Speaking at a rally on the steps of City Hall in lower Manhattan, advocates urged the allocation of US$188 million for immigration […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 23, CMC – Jamaica is facing a cement shortage, but industry stakeholders say supply conditions are expected to improve within weeks as efforts are underway to stabilise production. The Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) said it received assurances from Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL) during a meeting on Wednesday that the […]

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Apr. 23, CMC – The Ministry of Culture and Heritage will be marking the territory’s inaugural observance of Heritage Month in May.  During the month, a diverse range of cultural events and activities will celebrate and reflect on Caymanian identity, culture and heritage, including Emancipation Day on May 4. In a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 22, 2026 – A decline in the retail price of unleaded gasoline across St. Kitts and Nevis is providing early evidence of the impact of recently implemented government relief measures. Data as of April 14, 2026, showed maximum retail prices at EC$18.42 per gallon at Delta Service Stations and EC$19.30 per […]

The National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing has launched a nationwide survey aimed at gathering input from young people across St. Kitts and Nevis to inform the development of its upcoming “Own Your Summer 2026” initiative. Targeting individuals between the ages of 14 and 20, the survey is designed to give youth a meaningful […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Apr. 23, CMC –  Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has secured approval in the House of Assembly for a delegation to represent the Virgin Islands in constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom, advancing a long-standing review of the territory’s governance framework. The approval followed a motion by the Premier to establish a […]

Charlestown, Nevis, April 23, 2026 – Minister of Health, Social Services and Community Development, Jahnel Nesbitt, has outlined a series of major operational and infrastructure upgrades currently underway at the Alexandra Hospital and the nearby Flamboyant Nursing Home. Speaking during a recent Government at Work briefing, the minister detailed a range of initiatives aimed at […]

On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3%. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9%. compared to Tennessee’s […]

Nashville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) popular Tennessee Angler Recognition Program (TARP) has reached the 10,000 entry milestone, from anglers who have recorded trophy-sized catches in Volunteer State waters. The historic catch was a sauger, measuring 21 ½ inches caught by Beverly Miller of Pulaski on the Cumberland River in Smith County. She is now […]

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding that is being awarded to over 42,000 Texas families. Administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the TEFA program gives parents greater flexibility in choosing the best education for their child. “School choice funds being distributed to […]