BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Mar 1, CMC – The following is the full text of the comunique issued following the 50th regular meeting of the Caribbwean Community (CARICOM) leaders held in Basseterre, St.Kitts, February 24-27, 2026.3.1 “The Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Basseterre, […]
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CFBC Marks 37th Commencement , graduates urged to leverage AI for competitive edge
BASSETERRE, St Kitts — Graduates of the 37th Commencement Ceremony of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College(CFBC) were urged to embrace artificial intelligence, innovation and lifelong learning as essential tools for professional success in a rapidly evolving global economy. The ceremony was guided by the theme, “Leveraging AI and Innovation for a Professional Competitive Advantage.” Delivering […]
Guyana-Over 100,000 children to benefit from lifetime digital health records
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar. 1, CMC — Over 100,000 children in Guyana will now have their baseline health information permanently captured under the country’s expanding digital healthcare system. This was announced by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali as he spoke at the commissioning of the new Outpatient Pavilion at Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital on Saturday. The president also outlined a […]
Barbados-Labour Minister concerned about planned closure of Berger Paints
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar. 1, CMC— Labour Minister Colin Jordan has raised concerns over the planned closure of Berger Paints Barbados Ltd, warning of the potential impact on 44 employees and questioning whether meaningful consultations can occur if the decision is already final. Colin Jordan (CMC photo) Jordan said the impending shutdown, scheduled for April 24, […]
Dominica-Government to announce changes to Cuban health programme
ROSEAU, Dominica, Mar 1, CMC – The Dominica government says it plans to announce soon, changes to the Cuban medical workers programme here, saying it is grateful nonetheless for Cuba’s contribution towards the island health system. Last month, the United States Embassy in Barbados said the Cuban regime’s “medical missions” programme, which has benefitted several […]
Caribbean countries react to US-Israel war against Iran
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 1, CMC – At least three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have expressed concern at the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched military attacks on Iran that resulted in missile attacks by Iran directed at the territories of the United Arab Emirates and other sovereign […]
Jamaicans in Middle East urged to exercise vigilance
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar. 1, CMC -Foreign Affairs minister Kamina Johnson Smith says the Ministry is monitoring military hostilities in the Middle East following an attack on Iran by the United States and Israel on Saturday. Kamina Johnson Smith In a release Saturday, Johnson Smith said that while hoping for an early resolution, the Ministry is […]
Anguilla-AFA to launch investigation into CONCACAF U20 Qualifier brawl
THE VALLEY, Anguilla, Mar 1, CMC – The Anguilla Football Association (AFA) has pledged to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to a brawl between Anguilla and Guyana in their CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifier on Saturday. Guyana was holding a comfortable 5-0 lead in the dying minutes of the contest at the Stadion Rignaal […]
Closing Statement by CARICOM Chair Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew at Conclusion of 50th Heads Meeting
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed satisfaction at serving as Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and hosting regional leaders for the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The milestone meeting recorded one of the highest levels of participation in more than a decade. All […]
Dominican Republic to build “economic wall” on border with Haiti
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Feb 28, CMC – The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader on Friday announced that the country would establish a network of dry ports along its border with Haiti. President Luis Abinader In giving his annual address to Congress as part of the 182nd anniversary of Independence, Abinader described the project, as […]