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 […]
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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 […]
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council mandate ends
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Feb 7, CMC – The mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) came to an end on Saturday leaving the future of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in limbo even as the outgoing president said the Council of Ministers “under the direction of the prime minister will take charge”. The […]
High Court Concludes Series of Serious Criminal Matters on Nevis Circuit
Basseterre, St. Kitts – February 6, 2026 (SKNIS): The Criminal Division of the High Court, Nevis Circuit, presided over by Justice Iain Morley KC, has concluded a series of criminal cases involving serious offences, including unlawful wounding, indecent assault, armed robbery and arson. The matters were heard between January 21 and February 6, 2026, according […]
Uncertainty grips Haiti as CPT mandate ends
Security on high alert in Haiti as CPT mandate ends without any new formula announced for the way forward. PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Feb 7,, CMC – The mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) came to an end on Saturday leaving the future of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in limbo even as […]
Guyana-Peramanent secretary testifies in extradition matter
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 6, CMC – A senior public servant she could not recall derogatory statements made by government ministers toward Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed, as their extradition matter continued here on Friday. Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, allowed the lawyer for the Mohemeds to question Permanent Secretary […]
Jamaica-Scholarship programme for children of Jamaican farm workers in Canada
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 6, CMC – The Jamaica government in partnership with Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) has launched a scholarship programme to support the children of current farm workers participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Ontario, Canada. The grant, valued at Can$10,000 )ne CAD$=US$0.73 cents), is aimed at offsetting […]