The United Arab Emirates’ Lana Zaki Nusseibeh has been nominated for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, potentially paving the way for a historic milestone as the first woman to lead the international organisation. Nusseibeh is a senior government official in the UAE with extensive diplomatic experience, including more than a decade as […]
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Great Britain: Lost Stone Rises Up In Dorset’s Valley Of Stones Nature Reserve
A mysterious 5-foot stone, hidden for generations, has been raised once more in one of England’s most extraordinary prehistoric landscapes. The rock, which has been named the Bride Stone, was brought back into view at the Valley of Stones National Nature Reserve (NNR), thanks to a joint effort by Natural England, community archaeology company Past […]
Explora III’s Arrival Signals Start of New Cruise Season for St. Kitts
Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 4, 2026) St. Kitts officially welcomed Explora III to Port Zante on Wednesday, November 4, marking the first inaugural call of the 2026–2027 cruise season. The vessel is the newest and largest addition to the Explora Journeys fleet, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group. It is also the […]
Young Sugar Boyz Make History With Second FIFA World Cup Victory
The St. Kitts and Nevis Under-15 Boys National Team has secured its second-ever victory at a FIFA World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka 4-2 on penalties following an exciting 3-3 draw in their FIFA Under-15 Boys World Cup and Football Festival Round of 16 encounter in Baku, Azerbaijan. The latest triumph marks another significant milestone for […]
CDB launches multi-million dollar programme to strengthen communities in St. Vincent
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Nov 4, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched the Eleventh Cycle of its Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF 11) in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, providing financing to improve access to essential services, strengthen community infrastructure and expand livelihood opportunities. The CDB said that the four million US dollar […]
Former police commissioner awarded quarter million dollars in damages
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 4, CMC – A High Court judge Wednesday ordered the former chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Bliss Seepersad to pay TT$250,000 (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) in damages to former police commissioner Gary Griffith. Justice Kevin Ramcharan in his ruling found Seepersad liable for misfeasance in public office over […]
Simpson’s lawyers signal EC$5M constitutional claim against govt.
Attorneys representing James Simpson have formally notified Attorney General Garth Wilkin of their intention to bring constitutional proceedings against the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, seeking damages of at least EC$5 million over Simpson’s seven-day imprisonment in 2025. The notice, dated October 23, 2026, was issued by the law firm Byron & Byron, and […]
High court ruling paves the way for Thursday’s general election in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov 4, CMC- The High Court Wednesday dismissed a claim brought by former attorney general, Cajeton Hood, that sought to challenge certain aspects of the electoral process, paving the way for the general election to be held on Thursday, almost a year ahead of the constitutional deadline. In September, Hood, said he […]
CDB signs agreement to scale up clean energy in three CARICOM countries
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nov 4, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it has signed an agreement with the Green Climate Fund(GCF) unlocking a US$68.7 million investment to help households and businesses in Barbados, Belize and Jamaica invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The CDB said that the Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) will […]
King Charles describes slave trade as a “shameful chapter”
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Nov 3, CMC – Britain’s King Charles Tuesday described the Atlantic slave trade as a “shameful chapter” in history, even as he acknowledged that “none of us, of course, would be here today were it not for our history, which has shaped us in myriad ways. “History is not ours to choose […]