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Trinidad and Tobago freezes assets linked to Middle East terrorist groups

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 14, CMC –  The  Concerned Muslims of Trinidad and Tobago has criticised the decision of the Kamla Perrsad-Bissessar government to officially designate three Middle Eastern paramilitary and political organisations as terrorist entities, triggering an immediate freeze on any Trinidad and Tobago assets linked to the groups. The group’s public relations […]

OECS launches new project to restore mangroves in the sub-region

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Apr 14, CMC -The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has launched the Resilient Ecosystems through Mangrove Restoration (REMAR) project ,describing the million dollar initiative as a strategic investment in people, ecosystems, and regional cooperation. The Commission said the five-year project valued at Euro5.5 million (One Euro=US$1.29 cents)  represents a major […]

Newton claims CARIFTA bronze, stands alone for SKN

Rising middle-distance runner Kymarni Newton delivered a standout performance at the recently concluded CARIFTA Games, capturing bronze in the Under-17 800 metres and emerging as the lone medalist for St. Kitts and Nevis. Competing as part of a 25-member national team—11 of whom were from Nevis—Newton’s performance stood out as a defining moment in the […]

From local waters to global waves: SKN sailors rise

The St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA) is making a decisive push toward international competition, building on years of regional success and sustained grassroots development. That progress is now on display as three national sailors from the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Center compete in a training clinic and regatta in Nassau, Bahamas. The team […]

Great Britain: Crackdown On Water Companies Delivers Record Funding To Restore Harm Done To Waterways

Local communities, water quality and wildlife will benefit from a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor performance across the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24 financial year. The Environment Agency ensures this record funding goes directly to charities and projects that restore the harm done to waterways and improve water quality, working to leave them in a better position than […]