KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 6, CMC –  The Jamaica government in partnership with Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) has launched a scholarship programme to support the children of current farm workers participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Ontario, Canada. The grant, valued at Can$10,000 )ne CAD$=US$0.73 cents), is aimed at offsetting […]

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Feb 6, CMC –  The Director  General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, has sought to underscore the transformative impact of digital solutions on public sector performance. “Digital transformation is not merely a technological upgrade; it is a profound shift in how governments engage with citizens and […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb 6,  CMC – Regional aviation and tourism officials will  gather in Bermuda later this month for the  Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit. The one-day event on February 24 will be held under the theme “Integrating Aviation and Regional Tourism Development” and is being hosted by CTO in partnership with the […]

Saint Lucia – Two of St. Lucia’s top boxers have been awarded international scholarships to undergo advanced training in Guadeloupe, marking a major step forward for the island’s boxing programme. Hervé Charlemagne and Daniel Martin will participate in a three-month immersion programme at the Centre des Ressources d’Expertise et de Performance Sportive (CREPS) in Guadeloupe. […]

As an educator, creative, and advocate she was always driven by a desire to help others “If you understand our past, you’ll understand why reparations matter. So, what are you going to do about it?”. That was the powerful question posed by educator, cultural advocate, and self-described “Bacchanalist” Sherween Gonzales as she discussed how she […]

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and cut the ribbon at the Element3 Resources Permian Basin Lithium Extraction and Carbonate facility. “Texas is America’s undisputed energy leader,” said Governor Abbott. “The future of America depends on producing the elements essential to our supply chain for products we use every day. Lithium ​​​​is one of those elements critical to […]

Scott Chapman, of Hereford, had his sentence increased by nearly two and half years after the Solicitor General referred his case to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme. The court heard that Scott Chapman befriended a 14-year-old girl he met online. Scott Chapman, who was 20-years-old at the time, was aware of the girl’s age before sexually abusing the […]

In the latest milestone for nature recovery, Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England. It follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year after a landmark government decision to allow wild beaver release after centuries of absence from our waterways. Beavers are prodigious ecosystem […]

SUPPLEMENTING OUR BEEF SUPPLY:  The Proclamation permits an additional 80,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings per year from Argentina to be imported tariff-free in four quarterly tranches of 20,000 metric tons each. The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, will continue monitoring domestic lean beef supplies and related imports […]

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the America First Arms Transfer Strategy. This strategy will ensure that the American industrial base remains the Arsenal of Freedom for the United States and all of our partners and allies. Through the establishment of the America First Arms Transfer Strategy, the United States Government […]