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Constitutional Affairs Minister urges renewed push to remove British monarch as Head of State

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 13, CMC – Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has urged Parliament to revisit the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Act, 2024, which seeks to remove the British monarch as Jamaica’s Head of State, calling for the reform process to be advanced without delay. Chuck said MPs should review the legislation with […]

Prime Minister to Undertake Official Visit to Europe for High-Level Climate and Cooperation Talks

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, is scheduled to depart for Europe this weekend for a series of strategic engagements designed to strengthen international partnerships and advance the Federation’s climate resilience priorities. Brussels, Belgium, will serve as the first stop on the […]

NEMA Urges Preparedness as St. Kitts and Nevis Faces Drought Conditions During Hurricane Season

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Citizens, businesses and institutions throughout St. Kitts and Nevis are being encouraged to maintain a high level of preparedness as the Federation contends with ongoing drought conditions while navigating the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The call was made by National Disaster Coordinator Livingston Pemberton during a press conference […]

Government wants qualified national recruited before foreigners

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 12, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government says the work permit system must strike an appropriate balance between supporting economic growth and protecting employment opportunities for nationals. A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting stated that while the government acknowledges that “there remains a demand for specialized skills in certain […]

Bermuda welcomes Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable system

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 12, CMC –  The Bermuda government has welcomed the landing of Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems here, describing the event as a significant investment in the island’s digital infrastructure, economic resilience, and long-term competitiveness. “For centuries, Bermuda’s location in the Atlantic has been one of our greatest strengths. Today, that […]

Antigua to host OECS specialised services training programme

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 12, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised services sector training programme as the sub-region countries seek to strengthen their resilience and competitiveness in global services markets, particularly in the face of ongoing economic challenges and the long-term impacts of the […]