KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 13, CMC – A police officer has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty for the 2022 murder of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson,  whose body has never been found. Justice Leighton Pusey in handing down the sentence on Friday at the Home Circuit Court, ruled that Police Constable […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar 13, CMC – The Bermuda government Friday said it was pleased to have contributed to the reconstruction efforts in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the country leaving damage estimated at more than US$9.9 million and killing at least 45 people. National  Security Minister Michael Weeks told Parliament that US$241,385 had been […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 14, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago government late Friday night used its overwhelming majority in the Parliament to extend by a further three months, a state of emergency (SoE)that had been declared on March 3, following the end of a previous measure  on January 31st,  this year. The motion to […]

WASHINGTON, Mar   14, CMC – A new report by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has highlighted progress in the adoption of front-of-package warning labeling systems for food products in the Region of the Americas, including the Caribbean, and has identified opportunities to strengthen these policies to protect public health. PAHO said the publication, […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 14, CMC – As part of a cultural heritage initiative aimed at strengthening historical ties between Jamaica and Ghana, two African houses  were officially handed over to Jamaica by the Government of Ghana this week. The houses were constructed by the Ghana Army Reconstruction Team assisting with Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The buildings […]

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Mar 14, CMC – Reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has been named by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) to compete at next week’s World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. The 24-year-old will be seeking to reclaim the 60m title which she captured in 2024, when she takes part at the […]

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed that the initiatives form part of a coordinated response developed in consultation. The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a series of targeted measures aimed at averting a water crisis in Saint Lucia based on weather forecasts and water levels by WASCO. In the short term, three (3) immediate […]

Frankfort, Ky.  – Today, Gov. Beshear announced that the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission has selected 305 projects in 73 counties to receive more than $3.7 million in tobacco settlement funds, helping Kentucky farmers improve the health and productivity of their farmland. “Our farmers help produce the goods we rely on each day and […]

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting Texas’ economic dominance and leadership in emerging technology and innovation at a South by Southwest (SXSW) reception at the Governor’s Mansion. For 40 years, SXSW has drawn cutting-edge innovators, tech leaders, and global creators worldwide to Austin, Texas. “Texas ranks No. 1 for technology, innovation, and semiconductors,” said Governor […]

Since the dawn of our Republic 250 years ago, America’s working dogs have defended our freedom on the frontlines of battle—providing crucial security, protection, and companionship to our men and women in uniform.  This National K-9 Veterans Day, we celebrate these exceptional dogs for their vital role in keeping our country safe, strong, and free. […]