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United States: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the America First Arms Transfer Strategy

Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the America First Arms Transfer Strategy. This strategy will ensure that the American industrial base remains the Arsenal of Freedom for the United States and all of our partners and allies. Through the establishment of the America First Arms Transfer Strategy, the United States Government […]

When Procedure Ends, Accountability Begins

After nearly six years, it is reasonable to ask whether a State is confident in the substance of the case it continues to pursue. Recent proceedings involving Mr Michael J. Prest and the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis reached a procedural endpoint when the Privy Council declined to entertain a further appeal. That decision […]

Medicinal Cannabis Authority Concludes Successful Two-Week Engagement Programme

Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS) The St. Kitts and Nevis Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) has concluded a highly successful two-week programme of engagements facilitated by Consultant Dr. Machel Emanuel, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of the Federation’s medicinal cannabis sector. During his visit, Dr. Emanuel participated in a comprehensive schedule of consultations, stakeholder […]

Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment Conducts E.F.E. School Outreach

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 6, 2026 (SKNIS) The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, through its Department of Environment, Department of Constituency Empowerment, and Parks and Beaches Unit, conducted a school outreach visit at The Beach Allen Primary School as part of the ongoing Environment for Everyone (E.F.E.) Campaign. SKNIS reports that the […]

Jamaica launches multi-million dollar initiative

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 6, CMC – The Jamaica government  has launched the Essex Valley Agro-Processing Facility and Administrative building as part of he transformation of its agriculture sector. The state-of-the- art structures aim to revitalise rural livelihoods, modernise agricultural production, and strengthen food security in St. Elizabeth, one of the country’s key “bread basket” parishes that […]

Guyana strengthens relations with three European countries

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 6, CMC –  The Guyana-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Friday said that the 15-member regional integration movement has strengthened its growing relationship with Sweden, Norway and Austria after diplomats from these three countries were accredited to CARICOM. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has accepted the Letters of Credence from Maria Velasco, the […]

Regional airlines seeking new partnership

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Feb 6, CMC – The Antigua-based airline, Liat Air, says it has entered into discussions with the state-owned Surinam Airways (SLM) with the aim of establishing an interline partnership, which both airline say would mark “an important step in enhancing connectivity between the Caribbean and South America. “This strategic collaboration would enable […]

Guyana-Mohamed loses motion to adjourn extradition hearing

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 6, CMC – Principal magistrate Judy Latchman is expected to continue hearing arguments on Friday after she dismissed a motion filed by Azruddin Mohamed to adjourn his extradition committal hearing on the grounds that he had budgetary responsibilities as Opposition Leader in the ongoing budget debate in Guyana. Mohammed, the leader of […]