HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 5, CMC – The authors on this island are working towards restoring power following a massive blackout that hit two thirds of the nation on Wednesday. Following the failure of the grid, electricity has now been reconnected across the island and according to officials they should see the gradual restoration of power. […]
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Barbados cricket enters a new era with pay for three-day players
By Lennox Aldred BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 5, CMC – In a landmark move for domestic cricket in the region, the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) has confirmed that elite-level cricketers participating in the upcoming three-day competition will receive payment for their services. WILDEY 2025 BCA ELITE DIVISION CHAMPIONS. Photo: BCA The revelation was made by Wendell Coppin, […]
BVI not ready for independence – Premier
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Mar. 5, CMC – Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Natalio Wheatley, says the territory must first strengthen public understanding of independence before any referendum can be considered. Dr Natalio Wheatley Speaking during a recent interview, Wheatley said residents are not yet sufficiently informed to make a decision on whether the […]
Aviation Authority probing two American Airlines near-miss incidents at Family Island Airports
NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar. 5, CMC – The Bahamas Civil Aviation Authority says investigations are underway into two near-miss incidents involving American Airlines aircraft at Family Island airports last month, with officials warning that corrective action will be taken if any safety breaches are uncovered. The authority said it could not comment on specific findings at […]
Cubans who arrived in Cayman Islands being processed
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Mar. 5, CMC – The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service says earlier this week, eight Cuban migrants arrived by boat in Cayman Brac. The boat, carrying three female and five male migrants, arrived at the northeast coast of the island. The Border Protection agency added that the migrants had been […]
Jamaican maintains contacts with students in Cuba
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 4, CMC – Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is maintaining a high level of direct engagement with Jamaican students in Cuba and expressed confidence that the humanitarian challenges in the country will improve soon. Kamina Johnson Smith “There was a meeting between my Permanent Secretary and the Ambassador […]
University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Scholarships 2026
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (March 4, 2026) — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is inviting graduates of Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and the Nevis Sixth Form College to apply for scholarships to pursue studies at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). Graduates from previous years are also encouraged to apply. Scholarships are […]
Companies Registry (Nevis) Issues Notice for Filing of Annual Returns
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (March 4, 2026) — The Office of the Registrar of Companies in Nevis has issued a reminder to company directors regarding the submission of annual returns. All annual returns for the period ending December 31, 2025, must be filed in duplicate with the Companies Registry by March 31, 2026. The filing fees […]
: Government of Saint Lucia Responds to United Kingdom Decision to Introduce Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2026 Government of Saint Lucia Responds to United Kingdom Decision to Introduce Visa Requirement for Saint Lucian Nationals Castries, Saint Lucia The Government of Saint Lucia has formally received communication from the United Kingdom Government advising that a visit visa requirement will be introduced for nationals of Saint Lucia travelling […]
United States: Kentucky Gov. Beshear: Lincoln County Adds 2 New Build-Ready Sites, Positioning Kentucky For Future Economic Success And Job Creation
Frankfort, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further progress within the state’s speed-to-market and site development efforts as he announced two new Build-Ready sites in Lincoln County, preparing the community and surrounding areas for future investment, economic growth and job creation. Both Build-Ready sites, located in the Lincoln-Rowland Industrial Park, add to the state’s […]