Tag Archives: caribbean

Guyana: Efforts underway to boost power supply as El Niño drives record electricity demand

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 15, CMC – The Government is taking a series of measures to strengthen electricity supply as unusually high temperatures associated with El Niño drive demand to record levels. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said on Friday that prolonged hot and dry conditions had resulted in an unusual peak in electricity consumption, […]

Belize: Government against BTL’s acquisition of Speednet

BELMOPAN, Belize, Aug 14, CMC -The Belize government says it does not support the proposed acquisition of Speednet Communications Limited by the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL). “Cabinet thanks all those who engaged in good faith and constructive dialogue on this issue and assures the Belizean people that it remains determined to always listen respectfully to […]

Bermuda: Government reviewing existing health system

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug 14, CMC –  The Bermuda government says it is advancing a new framework to ensure significant changes within the existing healthcare system can be reviewed before implementation where they may materially affect patients, access to services, costs or the wider health system. “My responsibility as Minister of Health is first and foremost […]

National Digital Health Information System Deployed at JNF General Hospital

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 14, 2026: The Ministry of Health has successfully deployed the National Digital Health Information System (NDHIS) at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, marking a major step forward in the Federation’s ongoing efforts to modernise healthcare delivery and establish a more efficient, integrated and patient-centred health system. The development was […]

CARICOM chairman holds talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM

CASTRIES, ST. Lucia, Aug 14, CMC – St. Lucia’s  Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre has held talks with his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar providing an “update”  regarding her challenge to the reappointment of CARICOM Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett. “In my capacity as Chairman of CARICOM, I also provided an update on the […]

Grenada: GFA backs Infantino after FIFA Forward u-turn, hails ‘unprecedented’ support for Caribbean football

by Lennox Aldred ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 14, CMC – The Grenada Football Association (GFA) has thrown its full weight behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his abrupt decision to scrap the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative, praising the move as a vital step toward preserving unity within world football’s governing body. In a statement released on […]