NASSAU, Bahamas, May 3, CMC — The Office of the Prime Minister is defending the government’s decision to hire U.S.-based public affairs advisers, following a report detailing lobbying arrangements valued at US$120,000. In a statement, the Office said engaging such advisers is a normal part of international relations, particularly given the importance of ties with […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 3, CMC — Foreign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, on Saturday  welcomed Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the India, on what is being described as the first bilateral visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Jamaica. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit will provide an opportunity for […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 3, CMC  — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has appointed Gillian Charles-Gollop as Vice President, Corporate Services, effective May 1. Gillian Charles-Gollop Charles-Gollop brings more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial services, with a track record spanning corporate and investment banking, governance, strategic planning, and risk management.  The Bank said […]

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 3, CMC – The United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency  on Friday said  five Haitian nationals were among 42 migrants apprehended after an “unlawful migration voyage vessel” landed at Survival Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, last week. CBP said it, along with a US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 3, CMC  — Tackling the growing economic and social impact of traffic congestion across the Caribbean will be a key focus of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank(CDB). The meeting, scheduled for June 1 to 5 in Nassau, Bahamas, will spotlight how data-driven solutions can […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 3, CMC  — The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that Jamaica’s tourism sector is actively in talks to coordinate logistics with local and international stakeholders to minimise disruption following Spirit Airlines’ announcement on Saturday of an immediate wind-down of its operations. The low-budget airline advised that all flights have been cancelled and that […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (May 01, 2026) – A major step has been taken in Nevis’ renewable energy agenda following confirmation that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has signed a contract to begin drilling geothermal production wells. Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, made the announcement during his monthly press conference on April 28, identifying […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 1, 2026 — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a significant step toward strengthening inclusion and equal opportunity for persons living with disabilities through the introduction of the Federation’s first National Disability Policy. The policy, which covers the period 2026 to 2030, was formally laid in the Federal […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 2, CMC — King Charles III on Saturday  wrapped up a landmark visit to Bermuda, marking his first trip to a British Overseas Territory since ascending the throne. The visit, described as historic for the island, also marked the first time in Bermuda’s 400-year history that it has hosted a reigning monarch.  Addressing […]

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, May 2, CMC – A delegation from St Vincent and the Grenadines is encouraging Vincentians living in this British Overseas territory to return home and invest, as part of a targeted mission to deepen diaspora engagement and boost economic activity. Israel Bruce – St. Vincent The delegation, led by the Minister […]