Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 29, 2026 — A comprehensive review of the security operations surrounding the 28th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival was the focus of a high-level meeting convened by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, June 29. The meeting brought together the leadership of the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts,  June 29, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will honour the life and service of former Deputy Prime Minister, the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, with an Official Funeral, recognizing his decades of distinguished contributions to public service and national development. An Official Funeral is a state-assisted ceremonial observance […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 29, CMC – The Ministry of National Security is urging Bermudians and businesses that operate Fortinet firewall or VPN devices to be aware of the global credential compromise campaign, widely referred to as “FortiBleed” which is actively targeting these devices. The ministry said acting on advice from the National Cybersecurity Unit (NCU), […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 29, CMC- The Guyana government Monday said it would  begin distributing next week cash subsidies to rice farmers that could cost the state an estimated three  billion dollars (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents). In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said that the payment is a result of a commitment  made during a […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Jun 29, CMC – The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) Monday confirmed that it is closely monitoring the recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Honduras and Costa Rica BAHA said that as a precautionary measure, Belize is on heightened alert to strengthen preparedness and safeguard the country’s poultry sector. HPAI […]

by Lennox Aldred BUFFALO, New York, Jun 29, CMC — A historic moment for Caymanian sports unfolded Friday evening as 18-year-old Jaxon Cover was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd and final pick of the first round of the NHL entry draft, becoming the first player from the Cayman Islands ever drafted into the […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 29, CMC –  Police say the pilot of a power boat died after he lost control of the boat and collided into a stationary, unoccupied, boat at its mooring in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday. In a statement, the police did not provide details of the pilot, but said that police, Bermuda Fire […]

Over 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after findings show permits issued to deceased residents were still being used. This joint operation between the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Wirral Council protects parking spaces for those who truly need them and has saved taxpayers over £363,000 between 2024-2025. Blue Badges give disabled people access to […]

LGBT+ people facing violence, persecution and discrimination around the world will be championed by the appointment of Lord Collins of Highbury as the UK Special Envoy for LGBT+ Rights. The appointment comes as LGBT+ communities, human rights defenders and civil society organisations face rising hostility, less freedom to speak publicly and more severe discriminatory laws in a number of countries. […]

Resident doctors have voted to accept an offer from the government, bringing an end to a period of industrial action that has seen 21 days of strikes by the British Medical Association Resident Doctor Committee since July 2025. The Government will continue to engage closely with the BMA and other stakeholders to implement this deal and establish a new working relationship, […]