CARIBBEAN-EPA-UK minister says it is make or break time for region BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A British government minister says the Caribbean needs to make the most of new trading opportunities being offered by...
GUYANA-MARITIME-Guyanese ship seized along Suriname border GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government said it was closely monitoring developments following the seizure by Surinamese authorities of a...
ANTIGUA-EPA-Spencer says region has no other option ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - On the eve of the signing of a major trade deal with Europe, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman Baldwin Spencer...
UN-HAITI-Peacekeeping mission’s mandate extended NEW YORK, CMC – The United Nations Security Council Tuesday extended the mission of the UN Stabilisation Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for another...
DOMINICA-POLITICS-Green confirmed as UWP leader ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Ron Green remains the man on whose shoulders the immediate future of the United Workers Party (UWP) rests.
CARIBBEAN-EPA-13 down to sign, says Spencer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean nations, including the Dominican Republic, Wednesday will launch a brand new chapter in their trading...
CARIBBEAN-WEATHER-Tropical Storm Omar forms over Caribbean Sea BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Tropical Storm Omar, the 15th of the Atlantic hurricane season, formed over the Caribbean Sea Tuesday, lashing the Dutch...
BERMUDA-POLITICS-Opposition MP quits to take up new job HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - Opposition MP Jon Brunson Tuesday resigned his seat in the House of Assembly, saying he plans to concentrate on a new job...
GUYANA-ENERGY-Minority party calls for reduction in energy prices GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The minority Alliance For Change (AFC) is concerned that Guyanese are not benefiting at the pump from falling global fuel...
BARBADOS-DISASTER-Flooding forces closure of schools BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – For the second time in less than a week, schools across Barbados were forced to close early on Tuesday, as the island...
BARBADOS-TRIAL-Prominent British actor stands trial for rape BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The rape trial of prominent British actor Benedict Freeman was set to continue here on Tuesday with cross examination of...
ST. LUCIA-ECONOMY-Prime Minister tells St Lucians to brace for tough times ahead CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC- Prime Minister Stephenson King has warned St. Lucians to prepare for the worst, while hoping for the best economic outcomes,...
ST VINCENT-TEACHERS-STRIKE-Action moves into second day KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Teachers in St Vincent and the Grenadines are into the second day of strike action called by their powerful union to...
CARIBBEAN-CANADA-ELECTION-Former regional diplomat expects no change in policy BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – As Canadians headed out to the polls to choose a new government on Tuesday, a former regional diplomat suggested that...
DOMINICA-POLITICS-Opposition parties push for electoral reform ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Two opposition parties here have united around a call on the Roosevelt Skerrit administration to effect urgent electoral...