GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 9, CMC – The Netherlands-based deepwater ocean-infrastructure expert, SBM Offshore, says it has completed a transaction with ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd, for the purchase of FPSO ONE GUYANA. In a statement, SBM Offshore said that the agreement with the affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, comes ahead of the maximum lease term which would have […]
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UWI to host landmark Africa–Caribbean higher education summit
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 9, CMC – The University of the West Indies (UWI) will from Tuesday host a three day Africa–Caribbean Higher Education summit that it says marks a key moment for higher education partnerships between the two regions. The event will be held under the theme “Bridging Continents, Building Futures,” and the organisers said […]
Jamaica-JBA pushing to host 2027 FIBA Qualifiers despite financial challenges
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 8, CMC – The Jamaica Basketball Association (JBA) is pressing ahead with efforts to host the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. The national senior men’s basketball team, The JamRockers, continue their quest to secure World Cup qualification for the first time when they take on Bahamas on February 26 and Canada on […]
Jamaica-Twenty held, including foreigners in major police operation
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb. 8, CMC – A large-scale police operation targeting crime and illegal activity in key sections of the tourism resort town of Ocho Rios in the northern parish of St. Ann resulted in 20 people being taken into custody on Friday, including five foreign nationals held for suspected immigration breaches. The cordon-and-search exercise was […]
Guyana-Two arrested in connection with death of gold miner
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb. 8, CMC – The police have arrested two people, a cook and a gold miner in connection with the death of John José Marciano, 55 a gold miner . The police report that Marciano was chopped to death early on Saturday morning, however the reason behind the incident remains unclear m “The […]
SKNCIC – Nevis Division Holds Successful Annual General Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nevis, February 6, 2026 — The St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) – Nevis Division successfully convened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The meeting brought together Council members, nominees for the new Council, stakeholders, and members of the business community to review the […]
BVI- Political commentator concerned about immigration policies
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Feb. 7, CMC – A political commentator has voiced concern about the territory’s immigration policies and warned that without firm policy decisions, citizens risk being sidelined in their own homeland. Cindy Rosan Speaking during her Morning Facts talk show, Cindy Rosan said discussions about labour shortages, residency delays and business needs often […]
Grenada-OECS congratulates Grenada on 52nd anniversary of independence
CASTRIES, St Lucia, Feb. 8, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission celebrates has congratulated the citizens of Grenadia citizens on their 52nd Anniversary of Independence under the powerful theme, “Grenada at 52: Anchored in Faith, Guided by Purpose“. The commemoration is marked by the country’s commitment to facing continued climatic, political, […]
Haiti-No survivors of plane crash?
PORT AU PRINCE, Feb 7, CMC – The wreckage of the Embraer 110 Bandeirante aircraft used by a Florida-based non-profit Christian missionary aviation organization has been found after the plane lost contact while flying between the cities of Jérémie and Les Cayes on Thursday in bad weather. “We do not believe there were any survivors… […]
Cuba struck by 5.5 earthquake
HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 8, CMC – Sections of Cuba were rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 early Sunday. The earthquake that was centred offshore about 34km from Imías, Cuba, and was also felt in parts of Haiti and The Bahamas. International seismic agencies said the quake was initially measured at 5.9 before […]