GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct. 11, CMC — Guyana’s accommodation capacity is projected to reach nearly 6,000 rooms by the end of 2026, with another 15 hotels expected to open in subsequent years as investment expands the country’s tourism sector. Guyana Tourism Authority Director Kamrul Baksh told the State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2026 that room […]

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 11, CMC — The government has approved approximately US$4.43 million in additional funding for mosquito control as depleted larvicide stocks and maintenance problems affecting two ageing aircraft hamper efforts to contain elevated mosquito numbers. Cabinet approved US$2.16 million for a replacement aircraft and approximately US$2.27 million for additional larvicide under […]

GEORGETOWN, , Guyana, Oct. 11, CMC — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed solidarity with Panama following a destructive earthquake that damaged critical and historic infrastructure, disrupted travel and left people without shelter. In a statement, the regional grouping extended support to the Panamanian government and people and wished those injured a full and speedy […]

INDORE, India, Oct 11, CMC – India’s bowlers held their composure this time around to deny a gusty run chase by West Indies and take the third T20I by 14 runs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium here on Sunday in another high-scoring affair. For the first time in the series the team batting first prevailed, with […]

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct 10, CMC – Lendl Simmons and Chadwick Walton scored important knocks as West Indies Champions romped to a seven-wicket victory over England Champions in the World Championship of Legends tournament here on Wednesday. After electing to field at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, West Indies dismissed England for 154 in 19.1 overs with […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 10, CMC – Jamaica has stepped up preparedness and monitoring in response to international developments involving Ebola, while continuing efforts to maintain high measles vaccination coverage, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie says. Speaking at a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Bisasor-McKenzie said the Ministry of Health and Wellness […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 10, CMC – Cabinet has approved the development of a national policy on menopause and andropause, aimed at improving access to care and support for women and men during midlife and ageing. Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton described the initiative as part of the Government’s life-stage approach to health and […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 10, CMC – Guyana and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in tourism and hospitality, with plans to promote investment, improve air connectivity and expand collaboration between the two destinations. The agreement was signed by Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Susan Rodrigues, and Jamaica’s Minister […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct 10, CMC – The Mighty Sparrow, the legendary calypsonian whose music helped take the art form to audiences around the world, will receive a national farewell in Trinidad and Tobago on October 16. The Government has announced that it is organising a state-assisted funeral and celebration of life in collaboration […]

WINNIPEG, Canada, Oct 10, CMC – Barbadian Antonio Whitehall captured his fourth jockey’s title at Assiniboia Downs when the season climaxed here on Wednesday. Whitehall finished with 51 wins from his 231 mounts and earnings of CAN$561, 645 to comfortably claim the title. In all, he won five stakes and landed two four-day wins and […]