GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 5, CMC – The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce is threatening to shut down the scrap-metal trade in Guyana altogether if illegal operations continue. The ministry indicated in a statement on Saturday that this would be the ultimate step, as it warned licensed dealers that purchasing or handling illegally obtained copper […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 5, CMC – Government has signed J$1.05 billion (US$6.6 million) in contracts to begin construction of 268 semi-permanent housing units for families severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. The contracts, signed this week, form part of the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), with the initial phase targeting Westmoreland and St Elizabeth. DT Brown Construction […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep 5, CMC – Three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents Women began their Women’s Caribbean Premier League in disappointing fashion, falling to a 21-run defeat at the hands of Trinbago Knight Riders Women in the opening match of the season here on Saturday. After a scorching start to their innings, the Knight Riders would […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 4, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday announced that it has completed a new ownership and management arrangement for the 405 room Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre The state-owned Evolving Technologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited (e Teck) in making the announcement said that under the previous arrangement, […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 4, CMC – The Bermuda government says St. Lucians will require a multi-re-entry visa issued by the United States, the United Kingdom or Canada to enter the British Overseas Territory as the David Burt government has announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening the island’s borders, addressing sham marriages and enhancing the integrity […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Sep 3, CMC – Dasun Shanaka blasted the fastest-ever century in Caribbean Premier League history to lead the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to a humiliating 137-run thumping of the St Lucia Kings here on Thursday. Shanaka needed just 39 balls to reach three figures, on his way to bludgeoning an unbeaten […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Sep 3, CMC – The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots defeated the St Lucia Kings by 137 runs in the 25th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at Warner Park here on Thursday. Scores ST KITTS & NEVIS PATRIOTS 235-4 in 20 overs (Dasun Shanaka 121 not out, Andre Fletcher 64, Johnson […]

The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their life as a result of their public service have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem this year. First established in 2024, the Elizabeth Emblem is a mark of recognition to public servants who have lost their lives as a […]

The government has backed a new law banning depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls. The Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members’ Bill, which progressed to committee stage today, will make it illegal to buy, sell or own these vile dolls. Anyone caught with one could face up to 5 years behind bars. Police have encountered these […]

Australia and Pacific nations have committed to strengthening regional security to respond to increasing transnational and organised crime. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pacific leaders on Wednesday unanimously endorsed Waqa Moana, a Pacific-led maritime security initiative to counter illicit drug trafficking. Waqa Moana will focus on getting actionable intelligence into the hands of Pacific police […]