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 […]
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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 […]
Jamaica: Prime Minister pays tribute to legendary track and field coach
Prime Minister Andrew Holness KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul. 5, CMC – Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed sadness at the passing of legendary Jamaican track and field coach and businessman, Stephen Francis. In a statement on Sunday, Dr. Holness described Francis as an iconic coach whose contribution to Jamaican athletics and the country’s international reputation […]
Haiti launches innovation hub to support young entrepreneurs
PORT OF PRINCE, Haiti, Jul. 5, CMC- Haiti has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young people. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher School of Infotronics of Haiti and the Avenir Foundation to officially launch AyitiLAB, an innovation programme designed […]
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) […]