GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 3, CMC – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and technical collaboration in civil aviation. The agreement provides a framework for the exchange of knowledge and best practices in the management, modernisation and maintenance of […]
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JAMAICA-Government Senator calls for simpler procurement, tougher penalties
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Government Senator Sherene Golding Campbell is calling for significant reform of Jamaica’s procurement laws and processes, arguing that the system should be less onerous while imposing severe penalties on violators. Golding Campbell said reform was necessary if Jamaica was serious about improving productivity and ensuring that government procurement delivers […]
Region to tighten rules to protect fishers, curb illegal fishing
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Oct 3, CMC – Caribbean countries are moving to strengthen management of marine spaces, combat illegal fishing and improve seafood traceability as pressure on the region’s fisheries resources increases. Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Floyd Green said seafood traceability had become a global requirement and Caribbean countries must strengthen their ability […]
TTPS reports declines in homicides and other serious crimes
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Oct 3, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago recorded declines in homicides, serious reported crime and road traffic accidents during the first nine months of 2026 compared with the corresponding periods in 2025 and 2024, according to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS). The TTPS said in its Third […]
West Indies 352-5 (48.2 overs) defeat India (351-7) by five wickets – 3rd ODI
NEW CHANDIGARH, India, Oct 3, CMC – West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third and final One Day International at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Scores INDIA 351-7 in 50 overs (KL Rahul 129 not out, Rohit Sharma 92, Ruturaj Gaikwad 57, Naman Dhir 30, Anshul Kamboj 17; […]
Missing man Vincent ‘Sunny’ Douglas found dead at Lamberts Estate
Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 3, 2026) The search for missing St. Kitts resident Vincent “Sunny” Douglas ended tragically on Saturday morning after his body was discovered at Lamberts Estate. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said Douglas’ remains were located at approximately 8 a.m. on October 3 during a coordinated search operation. The […]
RSCNPF Investigates Death of Teen in Charlestown Water Incident
A 16-year-old boy died in a suspected drowning incident in Charlestown, Nevis, on Friday, October 2, according to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. The deceased has been identified as Arad Aulder of Craddock Road, Nevis. Police reported that officers responded at approximately 3:30 p.m. to a report of a male in the […]
Bermuda reviewing residency through investment programme
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct 2, CMC – Bermuda Friday said that while there will be the removal of donations to the Bermuda Trust Fund as a qualifying investment under the Economic Investment Residential Certificate Programme, commonly referred to as the EIRC Programme, there will now be a mandatory minimum donation of US$25,000 to a registered charity […]
Petition calls on Antigua and Barbuda to support a ban on commercial whaling
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Oct 2, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Coalition for the Protection of Whales has presented a petition to Prime Minister Gaston Browne urging that the Caribbean island withdraw its draft resolution to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) at its ongoing 70thmeeting in Australia. Commercial whaling has been banned globally by the […]
Bermuda moving towards establishing digital identity framework
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct 2, CMC – The Bermuda government Friday said it intends intention to commence an exploratory process into the potential development of a digital identity framework for the island. “As Bermuda continues to modernise public services and support greater digital transformation across the economy, it is important that government considers how residents and […]