KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr ve, CMC – Former Governor of the Bank of Jamaica and former Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Roderick G. Rainford, has died . Rainford passed away quietly at his Corporte Area home on Saturday afternoon. He served as head of the central bank from October 1992 to June 1993. Prior to […]
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Taiwan Reaffirms Support as Saint Kitts and Nevis Advances Renewable Energy Goals
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Republic of China (Taiwan) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saint Kitts and Nevis in building a sustainable, resilient energy future, marked by the official launch of the Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project. At the launch ceremony on Thursday, Taiwanese Ambassador His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao underscored […]
US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US boat strike in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Apr. 4, CMC – The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that killed four people. On Friday, Human Rights Watch said the strike “highlights a sustained pattern of unlawful use of lethal force outside any context of armed conflict, […]
Interline agreement launched between interCaribbean Airways and Air Canada
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. Apr. 4, CMC – Regional carrier, InterCaribbean Airways has announced the launch of an interline agreement with Air Canada, strengthening ties between the Caribbean and Canada through key connection points in Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda. This partnership expands travel options for customers seeking access between the Caribbean region and Air Canada’s extensive […]
Government hands over land titles to Rastafarian community in western Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 4, CMC P Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang, on Friday formally handed over land titles to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society (RCGBS), as restitution by the State for the 1963 Coral Gardens incident in the western parish of St. James involving the Rastafari community. […]
Carifta: Outerbridge, Douglas claim sprint titles in dominant fashion
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Apr 4, CMC – Miles Outerbridge and Shaniya Douglas can boast of being the Caribbean’s fastest sprinters after winning the marquee Under-20 boys’ and girls’ 100m titles, respectively, on the opening day of the 2026 CARIFTA Games here on Saturday. Representing The Bahamas, Outerbridge ran 10.21 seconds to set a new national record […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Strengthens Commitment to Inclusion with Landmark Special Olympics Partnership
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward advancing inclusion by signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis. The agreement, formalized on April 1, 2026, establishes the Federation as a partner in the Special Olympics Global […]
Government launches green energy transition project
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Apr 3, CMC -The St. Kitts and Nevis government has launched the the Green Energy Transition Demonstration project as part of the efforts towards energy independence and sustainability in the twin island Federation. “This project is not simply about installing the infrastructure as has been mentioned. It is about transforming how we […]
Antigua, Saint Martin sign agreement to boost regional air connection
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr. 3, CMC – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Letter of Intent with the Collectivité of Saint-Martin aimed at strengthening air connectivity across the Eastern Caribbean. Prime Minister Gaston Browne informed Cabinet of the agreement, which was signed here on Wednesday. The initiative underscores a shared commitment between […]
Bahamians vote for a new government on May 12
NASSAU, Bahamas, Apr 3, CMC -Bahamians go to the polls on May 12 to elect a new government with Prime Minister Philip Davis saying that Parliament will be dissolved on April 8 and the writs for the elections, five months ahead of the constitutional deadline, being issued on April 9. Davis said that voters’ register […]