United States First Lady Melania Trump successfully united Russian and Ukrainian children with their families today. For the third time, the U.S. First Lady has helped facilitate the return of children to their families after they were separated because of the regional conflict. The American First Lady stated, “I appreciate that Russia and Ukraine are […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 12, 2026 (PMO) — Skilled inmates from His Majesty’s Prison will spearhead significant renovation and refurbishment works at the Cardin Home as part of a government initiative aimed at improving conditions for some of the Federation’s most vulnerable citizens. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew made the announcement on Thursday, […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS) Consumers in Saint Kitts and Nevis will soon have greater power and transparency when purchasing essential goods with the launch of the SKN Smart Shopper App and its accompanying website on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Director Paul Queeley and Communication Officer, Tricia Delaney of the Department of Consumer […]

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 12, CMC – Two  navy ships from Mexico laden with humanitarian aid docked here on Thursday as a blockade imposed by the United States deepens the island’s energy crisis. The ships arrived two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb 12, CMC – The leader of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) President Ralph Thorne indicated he was stepping down from the leadership of the party following its third successive 30–nil seat loss to the Barbados Labour Party (BLP), conceding that although the result was “very disappointing”, the 70-year-old party remained “resourceful” and […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, February 12, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has secured full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area, marking what Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew described as a significant milestone in the Federation’s sustainable development agenda. The announcement was made on Thursday, February 12, […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 11, CMC – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed said he is not surprised that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) said Wednesday it had discovered illegal cambio operations at Mohamed’s Enterprise. “I think it’s because of the speech in Parliament, this is the outcome but whatever I’m […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 12, CMC – Finance minister, Fayval Williams, has confirmed that new taxes will form part of the government’s 2026/2027 budget.  The minister says the taxes are necessary to respond to the massive fiscal fallout from Hurricane Melissa, and to safeguard Jamaica’s hard won economic stability. It will be the first time in […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb 12, CMC – The ruling Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won the general  election here after securing all 16 of the 30  seats that have so far been declared following Wednesday’s poll. Jubilant supporters of the BLP take to the streets as the party heads for a clean sweep of the general election […]

Baby Victoria was born in December 2022 and died in early 2023 after her parents, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, concealed her birth and deliberately evaded statutory services. In 2025 both of baby Victoria’s parents were convicted of gross negligence manslaughter, child cruelty, perverting the course of justice, and concealing the birth of a child. […]