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Four jailed for assault and robbery at Nevis supermarket

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, Feb, 1, 2026 — (Source: Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force) Four men have been sentenced to prison for assault and robbery related offences arising from an incident at a supermarket on Nevis in 2023. Tarique Hanley of Hull Ground, Nevis, was convicted on two counts of assault with intent to rob […]

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BARBADOS-POLITICS-Mottley outlines measures to reduce cost of living

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Feb. 1, CMC  – In the run up to this month’s general election, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has pledged cost-of-living relief through targeted cash credits and tax measures if re-elected.  Speaking during a meeting of the governor Barbados Labour Party (BLP) late Saturday, Mottley also rejected broad value-added tax (VAT) cuts it says may […]

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TRINIDAD-SECURITY – Prime Minister issues stern warning to gangs

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 31, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued a stern warning to gangs and recently released detainees, saying law-abiding citizens are fed up with criminal activity.  The Prime Minister took to social media and made the following statement : “I want the gangs and those detainees released from prison […]

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JAMAICA-DEVELOPMENT- World Bank opens new Caribbean offices in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan. 31, CMC – The World Bank Group, has officially opened its new, energy-efficient offices here, which will serve as the hub for its Caribbean operations. The building brings the Bank’s Caribbean team together in one physical space, which will strengthen the institution’s presence and support in Jamaica and the wider region. In […]

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Taiwanese Intern Creates Kwéyòl–English Online Dictionary

Saint Lucia – A new Kwéyòl–English Online Dictionary was recently created by Mr. Jimmy Chiu, a young intern from Taiwan who was attached to the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) over the past six months. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Taiwan Embassy, in collaboration with Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre (FRC), hosted a technical […]

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FAO Mission Helps Farmers And Stakeholders Explore Investment Potential And Readiness Of Protected Agriculture Farms In Antigua And Barbuda

Saint Lucia – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy in Antigua and Barbuda recently completed a week-long mission aimed at transforming local protected agriculture farms into bankable investment opportunities. The mission brought together an initial group of 15 […]

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National Assembly Participates in 28th Conference Of Speakers And Presiding Officers Of The Commonwealth

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis has concluded a week of high-level parliamentary diplomacy, following its participation at the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), held from the 14th to the 18th of January, 2026 in New Delhi, India. The National Assembly’s Delegation was […]

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PM Drew defends Haiti policy in deportation agreement

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has sought to clarify and defend his government’s position on Haiti, following intense public and regional backlash over a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States that explicitly excludes Haitian nationals. Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, Dr. Drew emphasised that St. Kitts and Nevis has already accepted one […]

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Noel Guishard: From Curaçao to the Heart of Molineaux Cricket

By Loshaun Dixon Born in Curaçao, Noel Guishard moved to St. Kitts at the age of two, settling in Molineaux, the rural community that would shape his character and define his lifelong commitment to cricket. Over the years, Guishard became far more than a player — he emerged as a staple of the Molineaux community […]

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