GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr 13, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)has extended condolences to the government and people following the weekend stampede at the historic Citadelle Laferrière that left at least 30 people dead. “CARICOM expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hopes for the speedy recovery of those injured. These sentiments were also directly conveyed […]
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There is clearly a communication vacuum existing in CARICOM
Trinidad and Tobago’s objection to the re-appointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary-General of CARICOM is no small matter for the regional integration grouping. There is clearly a communication vacuum existing. There have been differences over the past few years. This one should not be treated superficially. It just isn’t going away. What currently appears […]
Premier Mark Brantley Travels on Official Duty; Honourable Spencer Brand to Serve as Acting Premier
NIA Charlestown, Nevis (April 13, 2026) — Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, will travel to Canada this week to participate as an invited speaker at the Southpac Offshore Planning Institute 2026. He is scheduled to depart the Federation on Monday, April 13, 2026, and return on Friday, April 17, 2026, during which time […]
Sir Kennedy Simmonds Turns 90: Nation Celebrates Founding Prime Minister and National Hero
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (April 12, 2026) – The Federation today extends warm birthday wishes to National Hero and former Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds, as he celebrates his 90th birthday. Born on April 12, 1936, Sir Kennedy Simmonds served as Premier from 1980 to 1983 before becoming the […]
Jamaica: Farmers to benefit from Isratech resilience farm tour
KINGSTON , Jamaica, Apr. 12, CMC – Hundreds of farmers are to benefit from the Isratech Resilience Farm Tour, an initiative designed to help them recover and rebuild following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Under the programme, being undertaken by Isratech Jamaica Limited, farmers in select parishes will receive free technical assessments and irrigation systems, […]
Trinidad and Tobago PM dismisses CARICOM statement regarding reappointment of Secretary General
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 12, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Sunday dismissed a statement issued by the chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr. Terrance Drew in which reiterated that Trinidad and Tobago was not “uninvited” to the retreat where a decision was taken to reappoint Belizean economist Dr. Carla Barnett as Secretary […]
Cayman Islands to appoint first female deputy governor
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Apr. 12, CMC -Gloria McField-Nixon is set to make history as the Cayman Islands’ first female Deputy Governor when she assumes the post in July, succeeding Franz Manderson, who is retiring after 14 years in the role and more than four decades in the civil service. Gloria McField-Nixon McField-Nixon, a career […]
Guyana to export soya beans to Barbados
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Apr. 12, CMC – Guyana is set to export soya beans to Barbados for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the country’s drive to expand agricultural production and strengthen regional food security. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali made the announcement during his recent address at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry […]
Haiti: Several killed in mass stampede at mountain top fortress
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti,Apr. 12, CMC – At least 30 people, many of them school-age children as young as 12, have died after a gathering promoted on TikTok turned tragic on Saturday at Haiti’s historic mountaintop fortress. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed the deaths, saying the government is mobilizing the Ministry of Health and judicial […]
St. Lucia: SLAF withdraws bid to host 2027 Swimming Championships
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, Apr 12, CMC – The Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation (SLAF) has taken the decision to pull out of bidding for next year’s CARIFTA Aquatics Championships due to the unavailability of its National Aquatic Centre. Construction at the venue was originally scheduled to be completed in October, 2026. However, the most recent update has revealed […]