GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 16, CMC -Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, has withdrawn an arrest warrant issued earlier on Monday for Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, saying she will temper justice with mercy and allowing him to be released from custody. The warrant had been issued for Mohamed, who failed to turn up on time for the continuation […]
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St. Lucia PM confirms “lost lives” in latest US strike against drug dealers
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Feb 16, CMC – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre Monday said the St. Lucia government “is actively engaging through established diplomatic and security channels” after confirming that “people lost their lives” in the latest United States military strike against illegal drug dealers in the Caribbean Sea. “Today, I addressed reports circulating across […]
Jamaica renegotiating agreement with Cuba
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 17, CMC – The Jamaica government is renegotiating its medical cooperation programme with Cuba even as the United States ramped up pressure on Caribbean countries to end their relationship with Havana. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton told the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper that while the previous memorandum of understanding (MOU) has […]
Haitian prime minister reiterates commitment to dealing with criminal gangs
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Feb 17, CMC -Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has reiterated his governments’ commitment to ensure the free movement of citizens across the country as the Haitian National Police (PNH) Monday received a batch of 10 armored vehicles. “There can be no political stability, economic recovery, or social cohesion without the full […]
Bahamas gives green light for SpaceX resumption
NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb 17, CMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of The Bahamas (CAAB) Tuesday said it had granted approval to the private American aerospace and artificial intelligence company, SpaceX to resume landing Falcon 9 rockets in The Bahamas, In a statement, CAAB said that one landing is schedule for Wednesday night between 5.00 and 9.30 […]
State takes full control of Frigate Bay Golf Course and 77 acres
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has concluded what Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew described as a landmark agreement, securing full State ownership of major lands and assets in the Frigate Bay area. The announcement was made during the first Sitting of Parliament for 2026 on Thursday, February 12. According […]
United States: TDHS Receives USDA Approval to Issue Auto Replacement SNAP Benefits for SNAP Households Impacted by January 2026 Winter Storm Fern
Nashville, Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that it received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA) to automatically issue replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to households impacted by prolonged power outages caused by the January 2026 Winter Storm Fern in Tennessee. To […]
United States: In Munich, Secretary Rubio Calls on Allies to Embrace Shared Heritage, Meet Challenges of New Era
Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a landmark address at the Munich Security Conference, boldly reaffirming President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to a revitalized transatlantic alliance grounded in mutual strength, shared heritage, and unapologetic defense of Western civilization. Drawing on Europe’s profound Christian foundations and cultural legacy — which helped forge the United States — Secretary Rubio […]
United States: President Trump Celebrates America’s New Golden Age On Presidents’ Day
On this Presidents’ Day, President Donald J. Trump honors the enduring spirit of American leadership by reflecting on the extraordinary progress achieved in his second term. Under his decisive leadership, the nation has experienced a historic turnaround: inflation has plummeted to its lowest levels in years; the stock market has soared to unprecedented heights; our great military stands […]
Antigua PM defends CBI programme calls for greater cooperation with Europe
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Feb 16, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday defended the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme that is being implemented by several countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to improve their socio-economic development. Under the CBI programme, these countries, like Antigua and Barbuda, provide citizenship for […]