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KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 4, 2020 (CMC) – Jamaica’s Transport Minister, Robert Montague, says that airport development projects will be undertaken, as part of an initiative to improve and expand the island’s aviation industry. Montague, in opening the 2020/21 Sectoral Debate ...

WASHINGTON, DC June 4, 2020 (CMC) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced, yesterday, it was making U$$139 million available to Barbados, as the island continues its “strong implementation” of the comprehensive Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) plan, to turn ...

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, June 4, 2020 (CMC) – The Grenada government announced it is moving towards finalising a National Diaspora Engagement Policy and a five-year action plan. The Keith Mitchell-led administration said it is being supported by the UN International ...

GEORGE’S, Grenada, June 4, 2020(CMC) – Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell, announced a minor re-shuffle of his Cabinet, yesterday, reflecting the ongoing efforts, by his administration, to deal with the “outstanding issues” at the T. A. Marryshow Community College (TAMCC). ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 4, 2020 (CMC) – Guyana-born, former Secretary-General of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), Dr. P.I. Gomes, yesterday, urged local political leaders to accept the results of the recount of the votes from the ...

JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda, June 4, 2020 (CMC) – The Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, claims that a high-ranking United States diplomat in the region, has threatened to withhold assistance to the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, over ...

WASHINGTON, DC June 4, 2020 (CMC) – The United States government, yesterday, added seven new sub-entities to the Cuba Restricted List, claiming that they “disproportionately benefit” the Cuban government. The Department of State accused the Cuban government of using the ...

Between school supplies, extra-curricular activities and weekend entertainment, family life can get expensive fast. Fortunately, there are many resources out there offering free or affordable fun, as well as financial support. Here are a few that can help you raise ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 4 2020 (CMC) – Teachers and members of the auxiliary staff have been told to report to school, on Monday, in order to prepare schools for revision classes and exams, in keeping with the public health protocols ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 4, 2020 (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the invitation of the government of St. Kitts-Nevis, has fielded a CARICOM Election Observation Mission, to monitor tomorrow’s general election. According to CARICOM, the three-member Mission will be ...