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CARICOM must exploit natural gas resources for…

His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the importance of the use of natural gas as a solution for energy security in the Caribbean region. Addressing the Trinidad and Tobago Energy…

Caribbean Countries to benefit from German-funded…

Kingston, Jamaica January 23, 2023. The Nature Conservancy is delighted to announce that its proposal “CoralCarib: Pioneering a new strategic approach for conserving and restoring Caribbean coral reef…

OAS Observer Mission makes preliminary…

WASHINGTON, CMC – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organisation of American States (OAS) has made several preliminary findings and recommendations for electoral reform in Antigua and…

USVI authorises recreational use of marijuana

SAN JUAN (AP): The US Virgin Islands (USVI) has authorised the recreational and sacramental use of marijuana for anyone 21 and older, joining several nations across the socially conservative Caribbean…

PM, AG sworn in as first members of ‘nimble’…

ST JOHN’S (CMC): Gaston Browne was Thursday morning sworn in as prime minister for an unprecedented third consecutive term and with a reduced majority in Parliament, he said he would have a smaller,…

Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secures victory…

Antigua and Barbuda: Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has won the general elections in the twin-island nation, according to the result declared by the Electoral Commission. The political party will be…

General election on in Antigua and Barbuda

ST JOHN’S ( CMC): It’s a general election that has been long in coming, even though the constitutional deadline is March 2023. But when the estimated 60,916 people, who are eligible to cast ballots in…

Less rainfall in the Caribbean region as dry…

The Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network Monday said as the region moves deeper into its dry season, rainfall will continue to decrease. “With the likelihood of normal to below…

Retirement funds wiped out; sprinter fears he…

(Source: Jamaica Observer) — JAMAICAN sprint legend Usain Bolt is staring at a wipeout of his heavy investment at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) and is now fearing that the monies, which he had…

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Source: Jamaica Gleaner The world was the oyster of Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce in 2022, completing a stellar season that saw her win her fifth World 100 metres title at the World Athletics Championships…