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CARICOM at a Decisive Hour”, Says Chairman Drew

CARICOM at a Decisive Hour”, Says Chairman Drew

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2026 (PMO) — Positioning the Caribbean at what he described as “a decisive hour,” Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reflected on the rapidly evolving global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, energy market volatility, climate shocks, and economic…

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Today, Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

Today, Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly hosts the Opening Ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community.

Regional leaders gather under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew to engage in high-level discussions that will shape the future of Caribbean integration. Over the next several days, the Conference will focus on economic resilience, food and energy security, climate action, regional safety, transportation connectivity, and sustainable development. This historic 50th Meeting represents both reflection and…

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ECCB re-appoints Governor Timothy Antoine for five years, effective 1 February 2026

ECCB re-appoints Governor Timothy Antoine for five years, effective 1 February 2026

The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) convened its 112th meeting on 13 February 2026 at the ECCB Campus in Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, under the chairmanship of Gaston A. Browne, prime minister and minister for finance of Antigua and Barbuda. The Council met against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, shifting geopolitical conditions, and…

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Caribbean priorities featured prominently at CAF’s International Economic Forum

Caribbean priorities featured prominently at CAF’s International Economic Forum

PANAMA, CITY, Panama – Caribbean priorities featured prominently at CAF’s International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2026, as regional leaders, policymakers, experts and business stakeholders advanced discussions on issues at the forefront of the region’s development agenda, including resilience and financing solutions tailored to small island economies. The Forum, now in its second year, was conceptualised by CAF –…

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The Bahamas – IICA distributes supplies to farmers affected by hurricane Melissa

The Bahamas – IICA distributes supplies to farmers affected by hurricane Melissa

NASSAU, The Bahamas, (IICA) – The minister of agriculture and marine resources of The Bahamas, Jomo Campbell, and the representative of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in The Bahamas, Mari Dunleavy, and her team, received agricultural inputs for distribution in the district of Exuma to support farmers affected by Hurricane Melissa. The storm struck the Caribbean in October, causing…

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Barbados tops Caribbean passport rankings for 11th consecutive year January 26, 2026

Barbados tops Caribbean passport rankings for 11th consecutive year January 26, 2026

rbados has once again emerged as the holder of the strongest passport in the Caribbean, according to the Henley Passport Index 2026, marking the 11th consecutive year the country has led the region. – Advertisement – The Barbadian passport is ranked 19th globally, granting holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 162 destinations worldwide. It places Barbados ahead of all other Caribbean…

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KIRVIN MORRIS & MALE JUVENILE CHARGED WITH MURDER

KIRVIN MORRIS & MALE JUVENILE CHARGED WITH MURDER

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has formally charged Kirvin Morris of Haynes Smith Village, St. Kitts, and a sixteen (16)-year-old male from St. Kitts, with the offence of Murder committed against Kayden Hanley on January 2nd, 2026, in Basseterre. Both were charged at the Basseterre Police Station on January 24th, 2026

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Wealth Management must empower ordinary citizens, not only the affluent, says prime minister Gaston Browne

Wealth Management must empower ordinary citizens, not only the affluent, says prime minister Gaston Browne

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for a new national mindset centred on financial literacy, savings discipline and inclusive wealth-building, declaring that wealth management must not be viewed as a service reserved only for a privileged few. Speaking at the launch of the ACB Invest Programme/Unit, the prime minister said the new wealth management unit is designed to accelerate and…

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Astaphan Raises Concerns Over MOU With United States on Third-Country Nationals

Astaphan Raises Concerns Over MOU With United States on Third-Country Nationals

Social activist and former government minister Dwyer Astaphan has raised a series of questions and concerns regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reportedly signed between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the United States, which involves the acceptance of third-country nationals. Speaking in an excerpt from a recent public commentary, Astaphan questioned explanations given by Prime Minister Hon.…

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Visa restrictions and the cost of Caribbean disunity

Visa restrictions and the cost of Caribbean disunity

By Sir Ronald Sanders When powerful states act, small states are tempted to personalise the action. When small states fragment, powerful states do not need to explain themselves. That is the lesson CARICOM should draw from the recent US decision to impose partial visa restrictions and to pause the issuance of certain immigrant visas – commonly known as “green cards”…

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