KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 10, CMC – Cabinet has approved the development of a national policy on menopause and andropause, aimed at improving access to care and support for women and men during midlife and ageing. Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton described the initiative as part of the Government’s life-stage approach to health and […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 10, CMC – Guyana and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in tourism and hospitality, with plans to promote investment, improve air connectivity and expand collaboration between the two destinations. The agreement was signed by Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, and Jamaica’s Minister […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 10, CMC – The Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypsonian whose music helped take the art form to audiences around the world, will receive a national farewell in Trinidad and Tobago on October 16. The Government has announced that it is organising a state-assisted funeral and celebration of life in collaboration […]

WINNIPEG, Canada, Oct 10, CMC – Barbadian Antonio Whitehall captured his fourth jockey’s title at Assiniboia Downs when the season climaxed here on Wednesday. Whitehall finished with 51 wins from his 231 mounts and earnings of CAN$561, 645 to comfortably claim the title. In all, he won five stakes and landed two four-day wins and […]

MIAMI, United States, Oct 10, CMC – Jamaica, Haiti and Curacao have risen in the recently released CONCACAF Men’s National Team Rankings to be among the top 10 teams. The three sides all improved following commendable performances in the ongoing CONCACAF Nations League tournament. Mexico still occupies the top spot following the Nations League and international […]

Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. “Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy,” Mr McClay says. “This year was already on track to be a record. Their […]

“An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North […]

Nearly 250 new places at HMP Elmley have been completed as part of the largest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era. With its first prisoners expected in the coming weeks, the new houseblock comes equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband. A new workshop has […]

The contract with MARSS Systems Limited, an EOS company, will create 100 new jobs in the UK, supporting skilled engineering and manufacturing roles. MARSS will provide and integrate an advanced air defence system for Kuwait, incorporating jammers, radars and interceptors with its NiDAR platform, an AI-enabled command and control centre, to enhance the country’s ability […]

Somerset Prepared will celebrate the county’s young people at its annual event day this month. Councillors and community groups will join the celebration at Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Day on Wednesday 21 October at Millfield School, Street. The free event brings together the Environment Agency, Somerset Rivers Authority, Somerset Council and others to help communities […]