PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 29, CMC – The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has introduced a new initiative designed to strengthen the competitiveness, operational efficiency and market access of agricultural micro and small enterprises (AgriMSEs) in five Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries. It said that the AgriMSE Business Development and Regional Market Integration […]

ST.  JOHN’S, Antigua, Mar 29, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne is  warning supporters of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) against becoming complacency as the country gears for a general election that is expected to take place next month. While no specific date as yet been announced for the polls, Prime Minister […]

Basseterre, St Kitts, Mar 29, CMC – Australia Women elected to bat after winning the toss against West Indies Women in the second One Day International here at Warner Park on Sunday. West Indies Women have made one change with Ashmini Munisar replacing Aaliyah Alleyne, while Australia Women have made three changes with Tahlia McGrath, […]

Abuja, Nigeria, March 28, 2026 – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, has affirmed that the deepening partnership between Africa and the Caribbean is now irreversible, delivering a compelling closing address at the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit in Abuja on March 28. Speaking to an audience of delegates, government officials, investors, […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Mar. 28, CMC — A long-promised bill aimed at reducing single-use plastic pollution was tabled in Parliament on Friday, eight years after it was first proposed. However, Public Works and Environment Minister Jaché Adams made it clear that no immediate bans will take effect, as the legislation is designed to introduce restrictions in […]

Abuja, Nigeria — March 27, 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has announced that St. Kitts and Nevis joined the international community at the United Nations in formally recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of humanity’s greatest crimes, following the successful adoption of a landmark resolution led by the President of Ghana, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — March 27, 2026 – In a meaningful display of unity, cultural exchange, and shared purpose, students from St. Kitts and Nevis joined their Nigerian counterparts for the Anoora Club Tree Planting Ceremony at the National Park in Abuja. The ceremony formed part of a broader Afri-Caribbean engagement initiative currently underway in Nigeria, […]

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Mar. 28, CMC- Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has approved 282 political parties and coalitions to participate in upcoming elections, marking a step forward in a long-delayed process unfolding amid deep insecurity and political uncertainty. The  list that was published after a 10-day registration period that ended on March 12—saw 320 organizations […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 28, CMC – The levy on exported conch for the upcoming season will remain at US$0.50 per pound as thr House of Representatives, earlier this week, approved the Conch (Export Levy) (Rate of Levy) Order and Resolution to facilitate the move. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green, said Hurricane Melissa […]

SONGDO, Mar. 28, CMC – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says it supports the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and has approved a US$50 million project to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Jamaica. “The project focuses on areas where climate risks and food security challenges are most severe due to […]