By Sir Ronald Sanders The Caribbean did not start, or participate in, the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, nor the other continuing conflicts in the Middle East. Yet millions of Caribbean people are paying a price for them every day. They pay it at petrol stations, in electricity bills, at supermarkets and […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 1, 2026) The Cayon Community Centre and Post Office has reopened following an extensive rehabilitation project aimed at addressing structural, environmental and operational issues that forced the facility to close in November 2021. The facility officially reopened on September 30 during a ceremony attended by Acting Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 1, 2026) Anguilla Airways (TAA) has expanded its presence in Saint Kitts and Nevis with the opening of a dedicated office and the establishment of a locally based team at the Robert L. Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport. The Anguilla-owned and operated airline officially opened the facility on September 30 during a […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Oct. 1, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Government will accord calypso icon Dr Slinger “Mighty Sparrow” Francisco an official state-assisted funeral, as the country prepares a national tribute to the legendary Calypso King of the World Culture and Community Development Minister Michelle Benjamin made the announcement in the House of […]

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Oct. 1, CMC – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says Parliament will be dissolved on Friday, paving the way for a general election expected to be called later this year. Mitchell confirmed the planned dissolution ahead of the expected announcement on Sunday of a date for the election. He is also urging eligible […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Oct. 1, CMC – Barbados is moving to secure intellectual property rights for three microbial strains discovered in sargassum, as the government explores their potential to support new scientific research and high-value commercial products. Science and Technology Minister Jonathan Reid said the discovery by UWI researcher Dr Bidyut Mohapatra could help strengthen Barbados’ […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 1, CMC –  The government  of this British Overseas territory has allocated a further US $2.5 million for electricity subsidies through the end of the year. Kye Rymer This was disclosed by Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer who said Cabinet had approved the funding in a Schedule of […]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Oct 1, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has welcomed Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley’s call for greater investment in cricket and her commitment to the development of a High-Performance Centre (HPC) in Barbados. Mottley’s comments came following the conclusion of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League Final, where she highlighted the importance […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Oct 1, CMC – West Indies Women’s all-rounder Aaliyah Alleyne has maintained that the team was always confident of winning their One Day International series against Zimbabwe despite losing the second match. The visitors captured the three-match series 2-1 with a comprehensive 91-run win over the home side in the third and final […]