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United States: ICE Lodges Detainer For Haitian Illegal Alien Arrested After Semi-Truck Crash That Killed Pennsylvania State Trooper

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Pennsylvania officials to not release from jail a Haitian illegal alien who was arrested after allegedly causing a semi-truck crash that killed a Pennsylvania State Trooper. According to local reporting, the crash occurred on […]

Ground broken for new cruise terminal in St. Kitts

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis broke ground on a new cruise terminal recently in an effort to strengthen its tourism infrastructure, improve the visitor experience and position the country as a regional home-porting destination. The ceremony opened with the National Anthem, followed by an invocation led by Mr. O’Garro, who referenced Psalm 118:24 […]

Music festival is one for the history books

The 28th St. Kitts Music Festival has been hailed as one of the most successful editions in its history, attracting record-breaking crowds over three nights while delivering a blend of local, regional and international talent that kept patrons entertained from start to finish. According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Tivanna Wharton, more […]

Govt. presses ahead with economic diversification

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew says the Government remains committed to building a more resilient and sustainable economy by reducing the Federation’s dependence on the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme and expanding growth across other key sectors. Speaking during Government’s Roundtable programme, Dr. Drew said one of his administration’s priorities after […]

Nevis Mango Festival set for a sweet weekend

The 12th annual Nevis Mango Festival officially got underway on Thursday with organizers promising an enhanced visitor experience, new technology, expanded community involvement and the launch of an online merchandise store, as hundreds of residents and visitors prepare to celebrate the island’s signature fruit over four days. Speaking at the festival’s opening ceremony, Chief Executive […]

American legislators, immigration advocates celebrate America’s independence anniversary

NEW YORK, Jul   5,  CMC – Caribbean-American Democratic legislators and immigration advocates on Saturday joined nationals in the United States in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. “Over the last quarter-millennium and day-by-day, our nation has ceaselessly evolved on its persistent march towards a more perfect union,” Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, the daughter […]

Jamaican track icon Stephen ‘Franno’ Francis dies

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul. 5, CMC –  Stephen “Franno” Francis, the legendary Jamaican track and field coach who transformed the nation’s sprinting programme into a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 64. Francis passed away in hospital late Saturday, just one day after celebrating his 64th birthday. Last week, following widespread speculation about his […]

Guyana Opposition group calls nationwide protest over former Presidents’ benefits bill

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jul. 5, CMC – One of Guyana’s opposition parties, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), is calling on citizens to stage peaceful protests on Monday, CARICOM Day, against proposed legislation that would significantly expand state-funded benefits for former presidents. Kidackie Amsterdam WPA executive member Kidackie Amsterdam said the proposed Former Presidents (Benefits and Other Facilities) […]