ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jun 17, CMC – The Grenada government Wednesday defended its policy if seeking to deepen diplomatic and other relations with the African continent, condemning those whom it said were not in favour of establishing relations with “people from the mother continent”. Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development Minister Joseph Andall, told a […]
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Woman accused of manslaughter in the police involved shooting of her husband, granted bail
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 17, CMC – The 25-year-old woman, accused of manslaughter following the police involved shooting that left her 31-year-old common law husband dead on January 20, this year, has been released on TT$700,000 (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) bail. Kaia Sealy, who appeared virtually before Master Nazeera Ali in the Tunapuna Police […]
Saint Lucia and Arsenal FC announce landmark multi-year partnership
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia, Jun 17, CMC– In a move set to blend the worlds of elite football and Caribbean luxury, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has officially announced a new, multi-year global partnership with Arsenal Football Club, making the island the club’s official destination partner. The agreement, which kicks off at the start […]
Bahamas: Opposition FNM says it will not allow drug allegations to be swept under the carpet
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jun 16, CMC – Opposition Leader Michael Pintard says his Free National Movement (FNM) party will not allow the allegations contained in a United States criminal complaint that a Bahamian politician is involved in drug trafficking to be swept under the rug. Pintard said he has since delivered a letter to police asking […]
New Pediatric Therapy Facility Opens in Saint Kitts and Nevis to Expand Child Development Services
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2026: Healthcare and educational support for children in Saint Kitts and Nevis advanced significantly today with the official launch of a new Pediatric Therapy Facility. The initiative is a joint effort between The Discovery Centre, the STAR Foundation, and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Situated within the CMR […]
National Assembly to Convene June 18 with Five Bills Set for Second Reading
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2026: A sitting of the National Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters in Basseterre, following formal notice and the issuance of the Order Paper. Five pieces of legislation are slated for second reading […]
St.Lucian to head multi-million dollar CRFM project
BELMOPAN, Belize, Jun 16, CMC – The Belize-based Caribbean Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has announced the appointment of Peter A. Murray as the new Regional Project Coordinator of the US$48 million project. It said that the St. Lucian-born Murray, who formerly served as the CRFM’s advisor, Fisheries Management and Development, will oversee the “Promoting […]
Bermuda: Debate contnues over Bermuda’s move to seek full membership of CARICOM
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 16, CMC -The main opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) says Bermudians deserve clear answers and the right to have their voices heard through a referendum before any final decision is taken on the island seeking full membership of he Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping. “Let me be clear. This is not about rejecting […]
UN Secretary General leaves Haiti optimistic about its future
PORT AU Prince, Haiti, Jun 16, CMC – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres Tuesday ended a one day visit to Haiti confident that the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country’s transition “is moving forward. “A dynamic is there. And my call to the international community is therefore simple. Finally, assume your responsibilities,” Guterres said, urging all […]
King receives prestigious Davis Cup award
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Jun 16, CMC – Barbados’ top tennis player Darian King has been honoured with the prestigious ITF Davis Cup Commitment Award for his dedication to representing his country at the premier international team event in men’s tennis. The 34-year-old received the award during the 2026 Davis Cup Americas III competition in […]