KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 4, CMC P Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang, on Friday formally handed over land titles to the Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society (RCGBS), as restitution by the State for the 1963 Coral Gardens incident in the western parish of St. James involving the Rastafari community. […]
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Carifta: Outerbridge, Douglas claim sprint titles in dominant fashion
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Apr 4, CMC – Miles Outerbridge and Shaniya Douglas can boast of being the Caribbean’s fastest sprinters after winning the marquee Under-20 boys’ and girls’ 100m titles, respectively, on the opening day of the 2026 CARIFTA Games here on Saturday. Representing The Bahamas, Outerbridge ran 10.21 seconds to set a new national record […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Strengthens Commitment to Inclusion with Landmark Special Olympics Partnership
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 2, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward advancing inclusion by signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis. The agreement, formalized on April 1, 2026, establishes the Federation as a partner in the Special Olympics Global […]
Government launches green energy transition project
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Apr 3, CMC -The St. Kitts and Nevis government has launched the the Green Energy Transition Demonstration project as part of the efforts towards energy independence and sustainability in the twin island Federation. “This project is not simply about installing the infrastructure as has been mentioned. It is about transforming how we […]
Antigua, Saint Martin sign agreement to boost regional air connection
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr. 3, CMC – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Letter of Intent with the Collectivité of Saint-Martin aimed at strengthening air connectivity across the Eastern Caribbean. Prime Minister Gaston Browne informed Cabinet of the agreement, which was signed here on Wednesday. The initiative underscores a shared commitment between […]
Bahamians vote for a new government on May 12
NASSAU, Bahamas, Apr 3, CMC -Bahamians go to the polls on May 12 to elect a new government with Prime Minister Philip Davis saying that Parliament will be dissolved on April 8 and the writs for the elections, five months ahead of the constitutional deadline, being issued on April 9. Davis said that voters’ register […]
Caribbean partnership on clean energy – From untapped potential to regional powerhouse
By Ingrid Lavine London, Apr 3, CMC – When the world imagines the Caribbean, it often conjures images of postcard beauty – brilliant sunshine, turquoise seas, lush mountains, and cooling trade winds. Yet that same sun, wind, water, and geothermal heat represent an energy powerhouse hiding in plain sight. The United Kingdom recognises this untapped […]
Martinique ready to host 39th Aquatics Championships
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, Apr 3, CMC – Martinique will be in the spotlight over the next six days as it hosts the 39th CARIFTA Aquatic Championships. The meet is scheduled to run from April 3 to 8 and will bring together over 500 of the region’s best swimmers from 24 countries to compete in swimming, artistic […]
We were outclassed by Australia
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Apr 3, CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews has conceded that her side was dominated by Australia Women in their recently concluded white-ball home series. The visitors produced an authoritative performance on their way to sweeping the three-match T20I and One Day International series. They wrapped up the ODI series […]
United States: President Donald J. Trump Takes Urgent National Action to Save College Sports
PROTECTING THE FUTURE OF COLLEGE SPORTS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to preserve the unique American institution of college athletics by restoring order, fairness, and stability. The Order directs Federal agencies to bolster the effectiveness of key college-sports rules on transferring, eligibility, and pay-for-play by evaluating whether violations […]