The United States is taking action today against eight digital asset service providers that help the Iranian regime evade sanctions and fund terrorism. The Department of the Treasury is designating these firms, which exchange Iranian rials and other currencies for digital assets so that the regime, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and other sanctioned […]

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says he will not be rushing to present the Government’s 2027 National Budget, despite the fact that the budget is traditionally delivered in December. Speaking during a media roundtable on Thursday, November 5, Drew said he wants to hear directly from citizens before finalising the country’s spending priorities, particularly those […]

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Wednesday, November 4, 2026—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the Regional Security System (RSS) have committed to turning regional security dialogue into joint action, with a focus on tackling financial crime, strengthening climate security, advancing prevention strategies and harnessing artificial intelligence to build safer, more resilient […]

Charlestown, Nevis (November 5, 2026) The Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) has reduced its fuel surcharge by two cents, bringing the rate to EC$0.94 per kilowatt-hour for the October-November 2026 billing period. The adjustment represents a slight decrease from the EC$0.96 per kWh applied during the previous billing period, although the latest rate remains considerably […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 5, 2026) Tourism officials have engaged stakeholders from several sectors in discussions on the economic opportunities expected to emerge as St. Kitts prepares to expand its cruise operations to include homeporting. The Ministry of Tourism, alongside its sister agencies, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) and the St. Christopher Air and […]

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov 5, CMC – Early results from Thursday’s general election indicate that the Dickon Mitchell-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured a second consecutive term in office. Provisional results show the NDC winning 14 of the 15 constituencies, with the New National Party (NNP), led by Emmalin Pierre, taking only St George […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Nov 4, CMC – The Belize government says while it will not  renew the agreement under which members of the  Cuban Medical Brigade had been working here, they will continue to serve within the Belize health system. In a brief statement, the government acknowledged that “Belize and Cuba will not renew the agreement […]

ROSEAU, Dominica, Nov 5, CMC – High Court Judge Sejilla McDowall has set November 23 for the sentencing of Americans Jonathan Lehrer and Robert Thomas Snider Jr., who were convicted of murdering Canadian businessman Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand. A nine-member jury found both men guilty on July 28, 2026, of killing the […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Nov 5, CMC – Guyana has welcomed United States sanctions against two India-based individuals accused of operating a global maritime fraud network that falsely registered vessels under the Guyanese flag, including ships linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and sanctions evasion. The US Department of the Treasury announced on Wednesday that it […]