By Sir Ronald Sanders Who speaks for Haiti? It is a question the international community can no longer avoid. For years, governments and international organisations have insisted that the country’s deepening crisis must have a “Haitian-led solution”. The principle is sound. Haitians must determine their country’s future. But the expression is wearing thin because there […]
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Hon. Spencer Brand delivers World Post Day 2026 Address
Honourable Spencer Brand Minister Responsible for Posts in the Nevis Island Administration World Post Day 2026 Address Fellow citizens and residents of Nevis, postal workers, stakeholders, ladies and gentlemen, greetings. Today, October 9, we join the international community in observing World Post Day 2026, under the theme, “One Postal Network. Infinite Possibilities.” The theme speaks […]
Maduro, wife face torture charges
WASHINGTON, Oct 8, CMC – Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing new charges in the United States accusing them of conspiring to torture political opponents and US citizens detained in Venezuela. The new charges were announced Thursday in a superseding indictment that also includes allegations of narcoterrorism, cocaine importation […]
GUYANA-President Ali calls for easier Caribbean travel
EORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 8, CMC – President Irfaan Ali is calling for faster digital visa systems and better regional transport links to make travel to and within the Caribbean easier, saying that cumbersome travel processes are holding back tourism, business and international partnerships. Speaking at the opening of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) State of […]
SURINAME-SVB files complaint with CONCACAF after suffering alleged racial abuse against Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, Oct 8, CMC – The Surinamese Football Association (SVB) has filed an official complaint with CONCACAF after its national team was subjected to racist abuse from spectators during their Nations League away match against Guatemala on Monday. Playing at the Estadio Manuel Felipe Carrera, Suriname lost 1-0 to the home side to be […]
Rampaul: Pressure on bowlers to execute their plans
RANCHI, India, Oct 8, CMC – The key to a West Indies victory against India in their ongoing T20I series rests with the team’s bowlers, says bowling coach Ravi Rampaul. His comments have come following the regional side’s eight-wicket defeat in Tuesday’s opener, with their bowlers once again being put to the sword by India’s […]
FOOTBALL-CONCACAF-Trio qualify for League C Championship
MIAMI, United States, Oct 8, CMC – Antigua & Barbuda, Saint Martin and Montserrat all registered wins on Thursday in the CONCACAF Nations League to qualify for the League C Championship as well as the League A+C Play-In. Antigua & Barbuda needed a late winner from Brandon Satchell to get past Aruba 3-2 and finish top of Group […]
The UWI Global Campus and ACCA Collaborate to Expand Professional Accounting Opportunities for Students
For Immediate Release The UWI Global Campus and ACCA Collaborate to Expand Professional Accounting Opportunities for Students The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Thursday, October 8, 2026 —The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have formalised a three-year partnership on October 6, […]
Great Britain: CNC Shortlisted For National Occupational Health Award
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has been shortlisted for the Occupational Health category in the Oscar Kilo Awards 2026. Over 90 submissions were made to the Oscar Kilo Awards, which are designed to recognise the outstanding work across policing to improve the welfare and wellbeing of staff and officers. The Occupational Health category rewards commitment, […]
Great Britain: £1bn German Investment To Deliver 4,000 Affordable Homes Across The UK
Prime Minister Andy Burnham today welcomed £1bn of new investment in affordable homes across the UK. Meeting with the Prime Minister during today’s visit to Berlin, German investment firm PATRIZIA confirmed plans to add £1bn to its new UK Essential Living Platform, which will deliver up to 4,000 affordable, professionally managed homes, working directly with […]