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Tufton says Jamaica-Cuba eye care programme will continue

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 10, CMC – Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the Jamaica-Cuba Eye Care Programme will continue, despite the conclusion of the technical cooperation agreement between the governments of the two countries. “We know many Jamaicans have benefited from this, and it has been driven primarily by this agreement involving the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]