GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Apr. 5, CMC – The Government of this British Overseas territory, has introduced the Parliament (Management) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening parliamentary democracy and modernising legislative operations. Premier Andre Ebanks According to a government statement, the bill seeks to formalise the role of the opposition and provide the opposition leader […]
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Cybercrime capabilities boosted with new equipment
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr. 5, CMC – The Guyana Police Force has boosted its cybercrime capabilities with the handover of new equipment to its Cybercrime Unit, as part of ongoing efforts to modernise policing and respond to emerging digital threats. On receiving the equipment, the police said the investment will strengthen investigative capacity and improve operational […]
Haiti: Amnesty warns of ‘widespread failure’ after Haiti massacre
NEW YORK, Apr. 5, CMC – Amnesty International has condemned what it describes as a “widespread failure” by Haitian authorities and the international community to protect civilians, following a deadly massacre in the Artibonite region. The international human rights watchdog was responding to the March 29 attack in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, reportedly carried out by the […]
Sponsorship needed to host Breakout League, says Shallow
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr 5, CMC – The cash-strapped Cricket West Indies (CWI) has admitted that this year’s Breakout T20 League will only take place if it attracts sponsorship. President of CWI, Dr Kishore Shallow said while last year’s inaugural tournament was a success, the regional body was not in a position financially to host […]
Singer Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke Shot Dead After Performance in Keys
Popular vocalist Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke, lead singer of the Kollision Band, has been shot and killed in a shocking incident in the early hours of Sunday morning. According to initial reports, Clarke had just concluded a performance in Keys when he was attacked. He was reportedly in his vehicle when he was shot multiple times, […]
BVI launches limited access to company ownership records, diverging from UK push
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Apr. 4, CMC – The British Virgin Islands has introduced a new system allowing limited public access to company ownership records, signaling a policy direction that diverges from the United Kingdom’s push for fully open registers in its Overseas Territories. The newly operational Legitimate Interest Access (LIA) regime permits journalists, academics […]
Former BOJ Governor and CARICOM Secretary General Roderick Rainford dies
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr ve, CMC – Former Governor of the Bank of Jamaica and former Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Roderick G. Rainford, has died . Rainford passed away quietly at his Corporte Area home on Saturday afternoon. He served as head of the central bank from October 1992 to June 1993. Prior to […]
Taiwan Reaffirms Support as Saint Kitts and Nevis Advances Renewable Energy Goals
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Republic of China (Taiwan) has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Saint Kitts and Nevis in building a sustainable, resilient energy future, marked by the official launch of the Green Energy Transition Demonstration Project. At the launch ceremony on Thursday, Taiwanese Ambassador His Excellency Edward Ling-Wen Tao underscored […]
US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US boat strike in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Apr. 4, CMC – The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that killed four people. On Friday, Human Rights Watch said the strike “highlights a sustained pattern of unlawful use of lethal force outside any context of armed conflict, […]
Interline agreement launched between interCaribbean Airways and Air Canada
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. Apr. 4, CMC – Regional carrier, InterCaribbean Airways has announced the launch of an interline agreement with Air Canada, strengthening ties between the Caribbean and Canada through key connection points in Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda. This partnership expands travel options for customers seeking access between the Caribbean region and Air Canada’s extensive […]