By Michelle Brathwaite BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 6,  CMC –  When The Bahamas hosted the Fourth Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Escazú Agreement in April, it marked the first time the conference had been held in the Caribbean. For a region on the front lines of climate change, biodiversity loss and intensifying development pressures, […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 6,  CMC – Premier David Burt is leading a delegation to the United States attending Consensus 2026, the world’s largest and most influential annual gathering for the digital assets and blockchain industry, organised by CoinDesk. “Consensus is the industry’s most important annual gathering, and Bermuda’s continued presence underscores our commitment to building the […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 6, CMC -The Bermuda government says it will hold two additional public consultations regarding the island’s moves towards membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Home Affairs Minister, Alexa N. H. Lightbourne, said that the sessions will take place on May 14 and May 19 following earlier consultation events and are designed to […]

ROSEAU, Dominica, May 6, CMC – The Dominica government Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumers from the full impact of global fuel price increases caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. As of early May,  global oil prices have experienced a sharp, volatile decline to […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 6, CMC – Former West Indies opening batsman Philo Wallace is not in agreement with the decision by Cricket West Indies (CWI) to rest some of its players ahead of next month’s home series against Sri Lanka. The Windies are scheduled to play Sri Lanka in three ODIs, three T20Is and two […]

On 26 April 2026 in Nevis, the National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing advanced its programme of national consultations through a high-level meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration. Representing St. Kitts and Nevis was a delegation led by Senator Isalean Phillip, Co-Chair of the Human Security […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 5, CMC – Guyana police Tuesday ordered  Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” Mohamed to surrender all  their  personal firearms and ammunition, almost two months after they were sanctioned by the United States authorities for alleged tax evasion on gold exports. The Mohameds said after the US […]

PORT OF SPAIN,  Trinidad,  May 5, CMC  – The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT)Tuesday said it is engaging directly, Republic Bank Limited following the public outcry that followed its decision to increase its banking fees from May1,  this year. “We understand why citizens are frustrated, and we do not take this sentiment lightly. […]

The Government has agreed to progress with disestablishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority and investigate self-regulation options, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “New Zealand’s media landscape has changed dramatically, but our regulatory settings have not kept up. “The BSA regime was designed for a broadcasting environment that is rapidly disappearing. Today, audiences move seamlessly […]

The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre has placed the province on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS). According to SAWS, an intense cut-off low pressure system is expected to affect the province from Tuesday afternoon (5 May), peaking on Wednesday (6 […]