PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, May 18, CMC  –  The Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division says it has apprehended a 22-year-old British national intercepting nearly six million dollars (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) worth of marijuana at the Piarco International Airport on Sunday. In a statement, the Division said that the passenger was stopped during […]

CASTRIES, ST. Lucia, May 18,  CMC –  A senior official of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Patrice Quesada, Monday said that Caribbean countries need to develop  policies that will assist them deal with a decline in their populations. Addressing the launch of the St. Lucia Draft National Gender-Sensitive Migration Policy, the coordinator for the IOM Caribbean […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 18, CMC – The 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping Monday expressed “serious concern” at the continued hostilities in the Middle East, marked by military action in the Strait of Hormuz. “CARICOM is alarmed by the severe loss of life, threats to civil infrastructure, and the instability in global markets that have resulted […]

WASHINGTON, May 18, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the economic growth in Trinidad and Tobago is projected to remain at around 0.8 per cent in 2026, and will  strengthen over the medium term supported by new energy projects and continued momentum in the non-energy sector. The IMF executive board, which has just […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 18, CMC- The Bermuda government says it will stage a public consultation a consolidated framework for the licencing of earth stations in the British Overseas Territory (BOT). The Ministry of Home Affairs said it is a decisive step in strengthening Bermuda’s position in the global space and satellite economy and that the […]

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is intensifying efforts to strengthen tourism growth by expanding regional partnerships and improving air connectivity across the Caribbean. Premier Mark Brantley said a key priority is enhancing travel links within the French Caribbean, with a focus on increasing weekend and seasonal travel between neighbouring islands. “We are seeking to develop […]

Children and young people with special educational needs were at the forefront of discussions at the launch of the Education World Forum today, as the Education Secretary launched a new International SEND Alliance. She called on countries to join a new alliance of nations to share experiences and proven approaches, and agree clear action plans […]

Consumers who take out loans, credit cards or overdrafts are expected to benefit from clearer information about costs and key terms, helping them understand their options and make informed financial decisions – thanks to major reforms announced today (18 May). While some updates have been made over the years to the Consumer Credit Act – […]

British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime. The reforms will create a more agile and proportionate framework for ring‑fencing that makes it easier for banks to operate efficiently without weakening protections for customers. At the heart of the changes is a new Growth […]

The Secretary of State for Culture, Lisa Nandy and Minister for Economic Transformation, Blair McDougall, will today (Monday 18th May) lead a delegation of 250+ strong business and cultural leaders to the US to drive economic growth at a major expo, Greater Together LA. The mission will convene hundreds of business and cultural leaders to […]