ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 10, CMC -The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says a meeting will be held on Wednesday to finalise the terms of the agreement on the matters that were raised on Monday following the intervention of Public Utilities Minister, Melford Nicholas, to ed industrial action by workers over wage increases and other […]
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Guyana advances 3D multi-client seismic survey
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 10, CMC – The Guyana government has announced the advancement of the 3D Multi-Client Seismic acquisition following an international procurement process that commenced on September 6, 2024. It said that this partnership with Viridien, formerly CGG Services (US) Inc, represents a major step in strengthening Guyana’s offshore petroleum framework and advancing the […]
Trinidad: PM pleased with outcome of meeting with US South Command
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 10, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Kamla Persad- Bissessar has described as “productive and fruitful”, her meeting Monday with the top leadership at United States South Command in Miami. Persad-Bissessar in statement posted on X, said that the meeting was to discuss “our continued partnership between the US […]
CARICOM to send humanitarian aid to Cuba
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have agreed to send humanitarian assistance to Cuba within the next month as the region responds to mounting economic and humanitarian pressures on the island. The decision was announced on Friday at the closing press conference of the four-day CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting held in St. Kitts and Nevis. The […]
Dominica-Doctor granted bail by High Court on attempted murder charge
ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 10,CMC – The High Court has struck out an appeal by the prosecution and allowing bail to be granted to a medical practitioner, who has been charged with attempted murder and discharging a firearm less than 50 yards in a public space. Attorney Wayne Norde, said that the High Court had on […]
Nevis Youth Careers Expo Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Record Participation
Charlestown, Nevis, March 10, 2026 The Nevis Youth Careers Expo (NYCE) celebrated a highly successful fifth anniversary on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Nevis Cultural Village, drawing record participation from students and businesses across the island. The expo has grown into one of Nevis’ most anticipated youth development events, connecting students with businesses, organizations, […]
Afreximbank boosts CARICOM financing to US$5 billion
President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, has announced a major expansion of the bank’s engagement with the Caribbean, increasing its regional financing limit to US$5 billion over the next three to four years. Dr. Elombi made the announcement while addressing the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in […]
Great Britain: Government Plans New Powers To Close Down Charities Peddling Extremism
The Government has announced plans to strengthen the Charity Commission’s powers to close down charities that promote extremism and protect the vast majority of the sector delivering positive work. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has asked officials to work with the regulator to speed up the process for investigating charities suspected of engaging in extremist behaviour, […]
Great Britain: Education Secretary’s Speech At The RISE Inclusion Conference
Today I want to start by telling you about a child with an inspiring story. His name is Joshua – and he’s a happy boy from Brighton. At age five Joshua was diagnosed with Autism. In his own words, it’s a part of him, but not what defines him. Now his first experience of school wasn’t great. The school wasn’t set up to meet […]
Great Britain: Action Plan Launched To Build Stronger Communities
Millions of families, friends and neighbours will feel a stronger sense of community, unity and national pride thanks to renewed efforts to stamp out extremism, hate and division announced today. Today the government is launching a rallying call for action, setting out the first steps towards a more connected, cohesive and resilient United Kingdom – a place where neighbour continues to look […]