KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 8, CMC – The Jamaica Empress has been revealed as the fourth team to compete in this year’s Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The franchise will join three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders in the competition that will be played in Barbados from September 5 to […]
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Thirty Officers Promoted Within Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 7, 2026 — Thirty officers within the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) had their promotions officially confirmed, according to the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS). Recognition of the officers was formally marked on Friday, June 5, during a ceremony attended by Commissioner of Police James Sutton […]
Teaching Service Commission reviewing case involving alleged mistreatment of autistic child
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 7,CMC – Education Minister Sonia Parag says a comprehensive file containing the reports, statements, findings and recommendations arising from the Ministry’s investigation into the mistreatment of a special needs student by two teachers, has been submitted to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). In making this disclosure, the Education Minister explained that while […]
PAHO steps up preparedness across the Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
WASHINGTON, Jun. 7, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen preparedness for Ebola following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of […]
Cayman Islands: Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands , Jun. 7, CMC – The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors where it determines such action is in the public interest. The Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is scheduled to be debated […]
Trinidad: Government to extend state of emergency
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 7, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Sunday said that the state of emergency (SoE), which is due to expire on June 17, will be further extended for three months. The current SoE came into effect from March 3, this year. The government enjoys a 28-13 majority in the […]
St. Lucia: Alexis hails region’s participation at FIFA World Cup
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Jun 7, CMC – Deputy Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr Armstrong Alexis has thrown his full support behind both Haiti and Curacao ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The two countries are the only representatives from the region in the June 11 to July 19 event, which will be held in Canada, […]
Police Charge Eight Men with Gang-Related Offences
Basseterre, St. Kitts — The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has intensified its crackdown on organised crime, charging eight men with a series of serious gang-related offences as part of an ongoing investigation. Charged on June 4, 2026, were Jamarie Herbert of John Street, Newtown; Avion Huggins of Lower Thibou Avenue; Alexander […]
Antioch Baptist Church Becomes First Church to Join National Recycling Initiative
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2026 – St. Kitts and Nevis took another significant step toward environmental sustainability on Friday, June 05, as the Department of Environment, in partnership with the Taiwan Technical Mission and the Antioch Baptist Church, officially launched a new recycling bin under the nationwide Recycling Project. The launch was commemorated during […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Creatives Gain Global Exposure Through Project Xport
Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, June 6, 2026 – The Department of Creative Economy continues to advance its mission of creating sustainable pathways for local creatives through Project Xport, an initiative designed to connect emerging talent in the creative industries with regional and international opportunities. By identifying, preparing, and positioning creatives from St. Kitts and Nevis, […]