PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 10, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Friday announced the immediate introduction of a fuel surcharge on all tickets saying it is to help offset a portion of rising costs due mainly to the war in the Middle east involving the United States, Israel and Iran that has led […]
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Bermuda: Government warns public about AI generated messages on social media
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Apr 10, CMC – The Bermuda government is urging the public to be vigilant while using social media platforms, as there has been an increase in fake artificial intelligence (AI) generated accounts and posts that are being used to mislead the public and potentially defraud unsuspecting individuals. In a statement, the government said […]
Trinidad and Tobago recognises Venezuela’s Acting President
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 10, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it recognised Delcy Rodriquez as the Acting President of Venezuela as Port of Spain prepares to send a delegation to Caracas to discuss energy issues, Foreign Affairs Minister Sean Sobers has said. Rodríguez was sworn in as the acting president of […]
Prime Minister Drew Backs Return of ADN Programme at CFBC to Strengthen Nursing Workforce
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 8, 2026 (SKNIS): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its healthcare system with the reinstatement of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in a […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Guyana Sign Strategic Agreements to Strengthen Cooperation in Key Sectors
Georgetown, Guyana, April 9, 2026: Saint Kitts and Nevis has strengthened its regional partnerships with Guyana through the signing of three key Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), marking a strategic push to deepen bilateral cooperation across priority sectors. The agreements—covering non-lethal defense and security cooperation, agriculture and food security, and government modernization—were signed on April 8 during […]
Antigua: UPP urges voters not to be fooled by the glitz of ruling party ahead of general election
ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, Apr 9, CMC – The leader of the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP), Jamale Pringle, is urging voters not to be “fooled by the glitz and glamour” of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) as they get ready to cast their ballots for a new government on April 30. Nomination […]
Bahamas: Parliament dissolved ahead of May 12 general election
NASSAU, Bahamas, Apr 9, CMC – Commissioner of Police, Shanta Knowles, acting in her capacity as Provost Marshall, has read the proclamation from Governor General, Cynthia Pratt, officially dissolving the Parliament ahead of the May 12 general election. “In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Governor General by article 66, subsection 2, of the […]
Tobago: Police detain one person in fatal jet ski crash
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, Apr 9, CMC – Police say Thursday they have detained one person following the fatal jet ski crash at the Pigeon Point Heritage Park here resulting in the death of a seven year-old school child on Wednesday. The authorities confirmed that the man is assisting their investigations into the death of Angelica Saydee […]
Chamber says Hormuz disruption could create export upside for Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 9, CMC- The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago Thursday said the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could carry mixed implications for the oil-rich twin island Republic. It said that while crude oil flows have drawn the most attention, the disruption is also affecting other commodities moving through the […]
Trinidad: Opposition calls for resignation of foreign minister over CARICOM SG controversy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Apr 9, CMC – The main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) Thursday called for the resignation of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers, saying that he has been misleading the country regarding the re-appointment of Dr. Carla Barnett as the Secretary General of the 15-member regional integration grouping, CARICOM. Both […]