NIA CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (March 10, 2026) — Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley, has cautioned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could soon translate into higher energy costs and additional cost of living pressures across the Caribbean. Speaking during his most recent press conference, Brantley, who also serves as Minister of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 9, 2026 — The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO has reported significant progress across education, cultural heritage, and biodiversity conservation in its 2025 annual report, outlining a series of initiatives aligned with the organisation’s global mandate and the Federation’s sustainable development priorities. The report, submitted under […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 11, 2026 — Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has emphasised the urgent need for the Federation to accelerate its transition to renewable energy as global geopolitical tensions threaten energy security and economic stability for small island states. Speaking during the Tuesday, March 10 edition […]

NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar 11, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip  Davis says crime figures in the country are “moving in the right direction” and that he is pleased “we are breaking the back of crime in The Bahamas”. Prime Minister praised the work of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), noting that homicides are down 26 […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 11, CMC  – The Guyana government says it is continuing its  exercise against illegal mining activities and that seven foreign nationals, including six Brazilians have been arrested in the latest enforcement exercise. A statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources said that a coordinated operation across Guyana’s mining districts conducted by the […]

By Gaston Browne ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 11, CMC -With the unfolding events in the Middle East, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney’s recent speech on middle powers takes on a new relevance: how should countries that are not one of the world’s superpowers best navigate, prosper, and keep themselves – to paraphrase Carney – “at […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 11, CMC – Barbados is reporting an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, with health officials  suggesting the spike is being driven by a viral cause. A statement by the Ministry of Health and Wellness also noted increased cases of diarrhoeal illness in adults during the first week of February, 2026. […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Mar 11, CMC – Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize’s public debt stands at BDZ$4.676 billion (One Belize dollar=US$0.49 cents) which is approximately 66.6 per cent of the annual gross domestic product (GDP). Presenting the BDZ$1.79 billion budget to Parliament on Tuesday, Briceño said that the Central Bank expects Belize’s economy to strengthen […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 11, CMC – Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme has now surpassed five billion dollars (One Jamaica dollar=US$0.008  cents) since its inception. “I would like to indicate, by way of out-turn, that the world-class, world-standard, historic Tourism Workers Pension Scheme, in its first two years… notwithstanding (Hurricanes) Melissa […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Mar 11, CMC – The West Indies senior men’s team is set to receive just over US$500, 000 for their performance at the recently concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A total of US$11.25 million in players’ prize money will be distributed among the 20 participating nations, in line with the […]