April 11, 2026 As Chair of the Caribbean Community, Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a formal statement following the Twenty-Fifth Special Emergency Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, convened on April 10, 2026. During the meeting, regional leaders examined critical issues related to the governance and overall functioning of the Community, […]
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T&T Boycotts CARICOM Over SG Reappointment; Chairman Says Process Was Proper
By Staff Writer The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has taken a firm stance in the ongoing CARICOM dispute, refusing to participate in regional discussions on the reappointment of Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett and raising concerns that could affect its role and financial commitment within the Community. They noted that they will also not recognise […]
Shaw nets hat-trick as Jamaica thrash Antigua and Barbuda
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr 11, CMC – Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored a hat-trick to lead Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz to a dominant 4-0 win over Antigua and Barbuda in their Concacaf Women’s Championship Qualifier here on Friday. The win was Jamaica’s third in succession and left them needed only a draw from their match against Guyana next week to […]
Senior UN official warns Haiti’s freefall demands urgent global action
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 11, CMC – A senior United Nations aid official warned on Friday that Haiti is facing “one of the most severe and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crises in the Western Hemisphere,” underscoring the need for continued global attention to alleviate suffering in the French-speaking Caribbean country. Edem Wosurnu of the UN humanitarian affairs […]
Haitian group condemns Trump’s ‘weaponization of violence’ to target Caribbean immigrant communities
By Nelson A. King SAN DIEGO, Apr 11, CMC – The San Diego, California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) on Friday condemned United States President Donald J. Trump for what it described as the president’s “weaponization of violence” to target Caribbean and other immigrant communities. Trump’s latest attack on Haitians and other immigrants came over reports […]
Belize PM backs Barnett amid CARICOM row over her reappointment
BELMOPAN, Belize, Apr 11, CMC — Prime Minister John Briceño has thrown his full support behind Belizean Carla Barnett amid a growing regional dispute over her reappointment as Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Briceño pushed back strongly against calls for a change in leadership at the CARICOM Secretariat, describing Barnett as “highly qualified” […]
Antigua & Barbuda government gives green light for establishment of High Performance Centre
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr 11, CMC – In a landmark decision, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has authorised the establishment of a Cricket West Indies (CWI) Campus and High-Performance Centre at Coolidge. The project will be implemented in phases between 2026 and 2030, and will see the redevelopment of the 20-acre campus in Coolidge now solely […]
Trinidad: Cricket officials in Barbados knew of CWI’s plans to skip Kensington Oval
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 11, CMC – Cricket West Indies (CWI) vice-president Azim Bassarath said he is shocked by the response from Barbadian officials regarding Kensington Oval’s exclusion from hosting regional or international matches in 2026. After it was recently revealed that none of the matches in the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand […]
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Announces Discounted VAT Rate Days
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 10, 2026 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has announced the official schedule for its 2026 Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Days, reinforcing its commitment to easing financial pressures on households while стимулиng economic activity across the Federation. Building on the success of previous years, the initiative designates […]
Taiwan Navy Makes Historic Return to St. Kitts and Nevis After 23 Years
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 10, 2026: St. Kitts and Nevis marked a significant diplomatic milestone today with the arrival of a Taiwan Navy training squadron, the first such visit to the Federation in 23 years, underscoring the enduring partnership between the two nations. The goodwill mission, comprising more than 700 officers, crew members, and cadets, […]