WASHINGTON, Sep.  27, CMC – The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) says Ministers of Health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member and Associate Member States have endorsed the Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change (2026–2031). PAHO said it is a new regional framework developed with its support to help countries strengthen resilient and sustainable […]

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Sep. 27,  CMC – Persistent water shortages across parts of this British overseas territory are forcing some residents to find alternative ways to meet basic household needs, with reports that people on the island of Jost Van Dyke have resorted to bathing in the sea. The issue was raised during […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (September 27, 2026)- The following is an Op-Ed by the Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Leader of the Opposition of St. Kitts and Nevis:  AI Will Not Wait for the Caribbean: The Time for Regional Action Is Now  A few short years ago, the Nevis Island Administration harboured ambitions of […]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Sep. 27, CMC –  The government of  Antigua and Barbuda has proposed limiting a possible arrangement with the United States to nationals of selected Caribbean countries, Brazil and Colombia, according to draft operating procedures outlined publicly on Saturday. Under the draft, the United States would be able to propose nationals of Caribbean Community […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sep.  27, CMC –  Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says the country does not use walkouts as part of its diplomatic approach at the United Nations, following questions about whether Jamaica joined delegates who left the General Assembly during an address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Dozens […]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Sep 27, CMC – Centuries by Virat Kohli and captain Shubman Gill and stellar bowling by spinner Kuldeep Yadav helped India pummel West Indies by eight wickets in the opening match of their One Day International series here on Sunday. Their efforts overshadowed a heroic effort by an injured Justin Greaves, whose maiden […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sep.  27, CMC – Former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley has condemned Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s criticism of Independent Senators following their opposition to the government’s Special Operations Bill, warning against what he described as an attempt to weaken their constitutional role. The legislation was passed in the Senate after a […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sep, 27,  CMC – Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91. His family said the Grenadian-born, Trinidad-raised performer died peacefully in New York on Sunday following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. “It is with great sadness that we announce […]

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, CMC — Thirty-two active member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) have issued a joint statement calling on the United Nations Security Council to renew the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti and urging the international community to provide the personnel, funding, equipment and logistical support required […]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Sep 26, CMC – West Indies skipper Shai Hope is eagerly looking forward to playing against the best side in the world when their One Day International series gets underway here on Sunday. The 10th-ranked West Indies will be massive underdogs when they come up against number one ranked India in their three-match […]