Tag Archives: caribbean

US house passes bill to extend TPS for Haitians

BOSTON, Apr. 19 , CMC,  – Caribbean and immigrant advocacy groups are welcoming the bipartisan passage of legislation in the United States House of Representatives to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, describing it as a major step toward protecting hundreds of thousands from deportation. The measure, led by Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, passed the […]

Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley Engages SKNOC on Transforming School Physical Education

According to a press release from the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC), a new national initiative aimed at transforming physical education and strengthening values-based learning has been discussed with the Ministry of Education. The engagement involved Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and senior representatives of SKNOC, […]

Nevis Historical & Conservation Society Advances National Archives Digitization

A major cultural preservation milestone has been announced by the Nevis Historical & Conservation Society (NHCS), following the securing of US$52,000 to digitise the island’s archival heritage. Support for the project is being provided by the Government and People of Japan through UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, with implementation assistance from the UNESCO Regional […]

KFC Jamaica steps up with $14 million boost for Reggae Girlz as World Cup quest resumes

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 18, CMC — The Reggae Girlz are getting a major financial lift just as their latest World Cup qualifying campaign kicks into high gear. From left: Reggae Girlz defenders Deneisha Blackwood and Allyson Swaby join KFC Jamaica Marketing Manager Andrei Roper, alongside forward Kameron Simmonds and midfielder Atlanta Primus during the cheque handover […]

BVI: Sunrise Airways launches direct flights to Santo Domingo

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Apr. 18, CMC – The British Virgin Islands this week,  welcomed the inaugural Sunrise Airways service with officials saying the new direct route between Santo Domingo and Tortola would improve regional travel, business links and family connections with the Dominican Republic. The airline will operate twice-weekly non-stop flights on Thursdays and Sundays, […]