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Regional electoral officers discussing impact of AI on elections

LONDON, Apr 22, CMC -The London-based Commonwealth Secretariat said that a regional training programme focusing on the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on elections, reinforces the Commonwealth’s commitment to supporting resilient and adaptive electoral  system  across its member countries. The training programme, which end in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, has brought together electoral officials from across the Caribbean  and […]

CARPHA holding 70th annual meeting in Guyana

GEORGETOWWN, Guyana, Apr 22, CMC – The 70th annual meeting of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) began here on Wednesday with Guyana indicating that it is prepared to  assist  regional countries in the area of telemedicine as well as the implementation of artificial intelligence in healthcare delivery. “Today, in Guyana, we’ve embraced telemedicine because […]

New report urges greater investment in Caribbean countries

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 22, CMC – A new report is urging greater investment in Caribbean countries to strengthen resilience, close infrastructure gaps and achieve sustainable growth. The joint report by the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was discussed here on Tuesday during the […]

Strengthening Social Security: Prime Minister Advocates Unity and Long-Term Planning

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 22, 2026 – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has emphasized the need for collective responsibility as the Federation engages in critical discussions on Social Security reform. He urged political leaders and stakeholders to approach the matter with maturity, objectivity, and a shared commitment to the national interest. Addressing attendees at the […]

Brantley calls CARICOM SG dispute a ‘distraction’

By Staff Writer Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley has dismissed the ongoing regional dispute over the reappointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as a “tempest in a teacup,” urging Caribbean leaders to refocus on pressing economic and geopolitical challenges facing the region. In a strongly worded commentary, Brantley criticised the escalating public exchanges between regional leaders, noting that “a molehill […]