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 […]

SAN PEDRO, Belize, May 2, CMC – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the winners of the 2026 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards, highlighting innovation and leadership in the region’s push toward more sustainable and resilient tourism. This year’s honourees, representing Belize, Guyana, Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos Islands, were recognised for advancing tourism practices that protect […]

GABORONE, Botswana, May 2, CMC – Jamaica’s mixed 4x100m relay team began the World Athletics Relays in sensational fashion by establishing a new world record in the event on Saturday’s opening day. The quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson and Tia Clayton dominated their heat on their way to clocking a superb 39.99 seconds to […]

The Government is making a contribution of $150k to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in the lower North Island impacted by last week’s flooding, Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell announced today. “The Government will provide $100,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund for those impacted by the flooding in Wellington City, and $50,000 for […]