ST JOHN’S, Antigua, May 24, CMC – Sir Aziz Hadeed, one of Antigua and Barbuda’s best-known businessmen, philanthropists and public figures, has died. Sir Aziz died on Saturday after a lifetime that spanned business, politics, education, aviation, energy and charitable work across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. Widely regarded as one of the chief […]
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Antigua: Campbell backs fresh start ahead of Sri Lanka showdown
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 24, CMC- Opening batter John Campbell struck an optimistic tone on the second day of the West Indies’ high-performance training camp here, declaring that a clear tactical blueprint and total team buy-in have put the side on the right path ahead of their ODI series against Sri Lanka. Opening batter John Campbell […]
Guyana remains confident of victory in border dispute with Venezuela
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 22, CMC – Guyana Friday remained optimistic that it would be victorious in its land border dispute with Venezuela now before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) saying it anticipates the court ruling by the end of this year. The Essequibo region comprises roughly the western two-thirds of Guyana, spanning 61,600 square […]
Jamaica advises of temporary airspace restrictions
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 22, CMC – The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Friday said that temporary restrictions may be placed on parts of country’s airspace saying that these restrictions are as a result of SpaceX Starship Flight 12 operations from Starbase, Texas, which could affect aircraft flying through the Caribbean region. “Commercial space launch activity […]
CAL announces adjustment to its services, several regional countries affected
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 22, CMC- The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) CAL Friday announced from June 1, the discontinuation of its service on the Dominica, St. Kitts and Ogle in Guyana to Suriname routes as it continues to “focus on operational reliability, customer experience and long-term financial stability”. The airline said in addition, it […]
President Trump says Caribbean green card seekers must now return home to apply
By Nelson A. King WASHINGTON, May 23, CMC – In a stunning move on Friday, the Trump administration in the United States announced that Caribbean and other applicants for permanent residency status, or green card, must return to their homeland to apply. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said in a new policy memo that […]
Government to roll out measures to tackle school violence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 23, CMC – The Guyana government is rolling out a multi-pronged response to tackle escalating violence in schools, after incidents were recorded in 353 schools nationwide, with Region Four accounting for 41 per cent of reported cases. President Irfaan Ali said on Friday that rising gang activity, increased substance use, and cyberbullying […]
President Ali outlines plan for smart police stations, nationwide CCTV network
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 23, CMC – Guyana is moving towards a national security system that is integrated and technology-driven, featuring smart police stations, artificial intelligence-powered crime prediction tools and full CCTV coverage across the country by 2030, President Irfaan Ali has said. The president made the comments during a news conference at the Office of […]
Jamaica: Walsh honoured by suggestion to erect statue in his likeness
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 23, CMC – Legendary West Indies fast bowler Courtney Walsh said he would be honoured to have a statue erected in his likeness at Sabina Park. His comments have come in the wake of a suggestion by Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Sports, Wavell Hinds in Parliament for Walsh to be rewarded for […]
Woman Dies Following Late-Night Traffic Accident in Frigate Bay
May 23, 2026 – According to a release from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), investigations are underway into a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of Victoria McElwee of Half Moon Bay Villas, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts. Police stated that the incident occurred between 11:30 p.m. on May 22 and […]