According to a press release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC), a new national initiative aimed at transforming physical education and strengthening values-based learning has been discussed with the Ministry of Education. The engagement involved Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and senior representatives of SKNOC, […]
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Nevis Historical & Conservation Society Advances National Archives Digitization
A major cultural preservation milestone has been announced by the Nevis Historical & Conservation Society (NHCS), following the securing of US$52,000 to digitise the island’s archival heritage. Support for the project is being provided by the Government and People of Japan through UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, with implementation assistance from the UNESCO Regional […]
Guyana: Cheddi Jagan International, the Caribbean’s premier aviation hub
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr. 18, CMC – The Cheddi Jagan International Airport has been recognised as the premier aviation hub in the Caribbean, ranking it #1 for Overall Passenger Experience and Satisfaction. The airport also ranked 2nd place for Overall Experience within the broader Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region, which encompasses 43 participating airports. […]
KFC Jamaica steps up with $14 million boost for Reggae Girlz as World Cup quest resumes
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 18, CMC — The Reggae Girlz are getting a major financial lift just as their latest World Cup qualifying campaign kicks into high gear. From left: Reggae Girlz defenders Deneisha Blackwood and Allyson Swaby join KFC Jamaica Marketing Manager Andrei Roper, alongside forward Kameron Simmonds and midfielder Atlanta Primus during the cheque handover […]
BVI: Sunrise Airways launches direct flights to Santo Domingo
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Apr. 18, CMC – The British Virgin Islands this week, welcomed the inaugural Sunrise Airways service with officials saying the new direct route between Santo Domingo and Tortola would improve regional travel, business links and family connections with the Dominican Republic. The airline will operate twice-weekly non-stop flights on Thursdays and Sundays, […]
PM Drew Commends 26 Officers on Completion of RSS Tactical Training
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 17, 2026: Twenty-six law enforcement officers have been lauded by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, following their successful completion of the Regional Security System (RSS) Training Institute Basic Tactical Training Course 1 of 2026, which he described as a vital investment in both national […]
Saint Lucia: Saint Lucia Welcomes Medical/ Surgical Mission By United States Military And Taiwan
The Medical/Surgical Mission is scheduled to take place from Monday April 27 to Friday May 8, 2026. Saint Lucians are expected to receive essential medical and surgical care as the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Nutrition will be conducting a Medical/ Surgical Mission led by the United States Air Forces Southern Medical Mission, Lesser Antilles […]
Saint Lucia: Prime Minister Pierre To Unveil Record-Breaking Budget To Drive Saint Lucia’s Next Phase Of Growth
The formal proceedings for Saint Lucia’s 2026/27 Budget presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the Throne Speech to be delivered by His Excellency Felix Finisterre, Deputy to the Governor General of Saint Lucia. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, will deliver his 2026/27 Budget Policy Statement in the House of […]
United States: Tennessee Launches $34 Million Hurricane Helene Relief Program for Farmers And Forest Landowners
Nashville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture today announced that applications for the Hurricane Helene Agricultural and Timber Relief Fund will open Wednesday, April 22, at 1 p.m. Eastern (noon Central), giving eligible farmers and forest landowners in Northeast Tennessee notice to prepare required documentation and apply for assistance. The block grant funding is supported by the U.S. […]
United States: Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.7 Million In Career Training Grants For Southeast Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced six Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,777,641 have been awarded to six schools in Southeast Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET grants will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs by helping the schools purchase and install equipment to initially train 410 students for high-demand […]