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May 6, 2025 2:49 PM ET
Antigua:Public school teachers stage sit-in over unpaid allowances
May 6, 2025 12:32 PM ET
Flash Flood Advisory issued for some Leeward Islands
May 6, 2025 11:28 AM ET
Belize: Newly appointed police commissioner supports state of emergency
May 6, 2025 11:01 AM ET
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Adrianna Younge’s mother announces postponement of her funeral scheduled for today
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 5, CMC – The family of an 11-year-old girl, whose body was found in a swimming pool at a hotel late last month, and whose de...
May 5, 2025 10:48 AM ET
US Coast Guard offloads over US$14.1M in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea
MIAMI, May 3, CMC – The United States Coast Guard says the crew of its Cutter Venturous on Friday offloaded at Coast Guard Base Miami Beach about 5,...
May 3, 2025 12:14 PM ET
OECS, Bahamian leaders to meet with US Secretary of State
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, May 5, CMC – Leaders from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Bahamas will meet with the United States ...
May 5, 2025 12:14 PM ET
Bahamas: Jamaican women to be deported after pleading guilty to prostitution charges
NASSAU, Bahamas, May 6, CMC – Two Jamaican women are to be deported after they pleaded guilty and were fined US$500 each on prostitution charges...
May 6, 2025 10:10 AM ET
Latest News
BVI tourism surges with 6.4 per cent growth in first quarter of 2025
The British Virgin Islands has recorded a strong start to 2025, welcoming 106,750 overnight visitors in the first quarter – a 6.4 per cent increase ...
12 hrs ago
DR: Authorities discover cocaine hidden in car bumpers
Dominican Republic authorities have seized cocaine concealed inside car bumpers that were being prepared for shipment to Australia. In a joint interdi...
14 hrs ago
Guyana: Opposition Leader calls for Assistant Commissioner’s arrest in Adrianna Younge case
Opposition Leader Audrey Norton has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Assistant Commissioner Khalid Mandall, citing alleged false sta...
15 hrs ago
Anguilla: Police Commissioner condemns ‘reckless act of violence’ against teen
Anguilla’s Commissioner of Police has strongly condemned Tuesday’s shooting at the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal as “a reckless act o...
16 hrs ago
Flash Flood Advisory upgraded to Watch for some islands
Officials have upgraded the Flash Flood Advisory that was in effect today to a more serious Flash Flood Watch for several islands in the northeastern ...
May 6, 2025 5:13 PM ET
Grenada: Man charged in fatal Mt Hartman chopping
A 37-year-old steel bender from Mt Hartman has been charged with non-capital murder following a deadly altercation. Rory Calliste appeared before the ...
May 6, 2025 2:49 PM ET
Antigua:Public school teachers stage sit-in over unpaid allowances
Public school teachers across Antigua have begun a sit-in today, protesting years of unpaid allowances and benefits owed to them by the government. Th...
May 6, 2025 12:32 PM ET
Flash Flood Advisory issued for some Leeward Islands
Weather authorities have issued a flash flood advisory for several islands in the Eastern Caribbean as heavy rainfall continues to affect the region. ...
May 6, 2025 11:28 AM ET
Belize: Newly appointed police commissioner supports state of emergency
BELMOPAN, Belize, May 6, CMC -The newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Dr Richard Rosado, says he supports a six month state of emergency (SoE) to ...
May 6, 2025 11:01 AM ET
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Baby dies on vacation in St Lucia, parents raising money for hospital that cared for him
April 17, 2025 1:34 PM ET
Antiguan meteorologist warns of ‘super-hyperactive’ 2025 hurricane season
April 17, 2025 3:23 PM ET
CARICOM chairman, regional, global leaders congratulate Kamla
April 29, 2025 8:42 AM ET
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Cubans revel in the festivities of Carnival in Jamaica
Loop caught up with Cuban spectators who shared their excitement and love for Jamaica’s culture and high-energy Carnival celebrations. They praised ...
April 27, 2025 5:00 PM ET
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Fitz Bailey pledges transformative leadership as new TCI Police Commissioner
Jamaica’s Fitz Bailey was officially sworn in as Commissioner of Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Friday. His appointment is for a term of ...
April 26, 2025 9:13 AM ET
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Carnival in Jamaica: Behind-the-scenes prep with Loop host Brittany
Ever wondered what it really takes to cover Carnival in Jamaica as a media host? Join Brittany as she takes you behind the scenes — from crafting in...
April 25, 2025 12:55 PM ET
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Watch: Climate change and the connection between drought and flooding
Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding. Around the globe, rising ...
March 24, 2025 2:26 PM ET
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Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill at least 25 in Gaza
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 25 Palestinians, including women and children, according to three hospitals Monda...
March 24, 2025 11:17 AM ET
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Watch: Fire disrupts flights at London’s Heathrow Airport
LONDON (AP) — A large fire near London's Heathrow Airport knocked out power Friday to Europe's busiest flight hub, forcing it to shut all day and di...
March 21, 2025 12:07 PM ET
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Dominica: Protests escalate over electoral reform bills
Protests in Dominica turned violent today as police clashed with citizens protesting three controversial electoral reform bills that were scheduled fo...
March 19, 2025 8:52 PM ET
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Watch: NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months in space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a differe...
March 19, 2025 11:39 AM ET
News
It’s an ocelot! JDF clarifies escaped tiger cub report
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has clarified an earlier report about the escape of a wild animal during processing relative to a smuggling operation ...
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Hardware and Lumber launches modular concrete homes
Hardware and Lumber Limited (H&L), on Wednesday announced the launch of Modular Concrete Homes, an innovative housing solution set to reshape home...
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Reduction in GCT on electricity now in effect
The Government’s promised reduction of General Consumption Tax (GCT) on electricity is now in effect. Effective May 1, a reduced GCT rate of seven p...
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PNP’s Floyd Morris bats for affected homeowners in Montego West Village
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TTCSI: New Trade Minister’s appointment signals promising future
The Trinidad and Tobago Coalition of Services Industries (TTCSI) says it looks forward to working with Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj, who has been appo...
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Business
Hardware and Lumber launches modular concrete homes
Hardware and Lumber Limited (H&L), on Wednesday announced the launch of Modular Concrete Homes, an innovative housing solution set to reshape home...
4 hrs ago
First Citizens Group records 4.9% increase in profits
The First Citizens Group recorded $632.1 million in profit before tax for the six-month period ended 31 March 2025. The Group announced the res...
13 hrs ago
Strategic investments essential for Jamaica’s economic growth – PIOJ President
At the recent launch of Marathon Insurance Brokers’ new Life Division, Metry Seaga, President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSO...
14 hrs ago
Bay Gardens Resorts honours Saint Lucia’s CARIFTA stars at special prize giving ceremony
In a resounding display of support for Saint Lucia’s burgeoning athletic talent, Bay Gardens Resorts hosted a special prize giving ceremony on S...
18 hrs ago
Omni Industries expands into Guyana
Omni Industries Limited has successfully initiated its expansion into the Guyanese market, with an inaugural shipment of construction buckets and gard...
May 6, 2025 6:23 PM ET
Sports
Arteta says Arsenal was the better team despite Champions League loss to PSG
PARIS (AP) — Once again, Arsenal will end a season without a trophy. The Premier League team fell to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-1 on aggregate, fai...
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PSG beat Arsenal to reach Champions League final, will face Inter Milan for elusive title
PARIS (AP) — PSG weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the C...
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Chinelle Henry hits first century of T20 Blaze as Jamaica crush Barbados
Chinelle Henry struck the first century of this year’s Women’s T20 Blaze to lead defending champions Jamaica Women to a comprehensive 62-run victo...
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India captain Rohit Sharma retires from test cricket ahead of England tour
MUMBAI, India (AP) — India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from test cricket Wednesday ahead of the squad’s upcoming tour of Eng...
12 hrs ago
Bay Gardens Resorts honours Saint Lucia’s CARIFTA stars at special prize giving ceremony
In a resounding display of support for Saint Lucia’s burgeoning athletic talent, Bay Gardens Resorts hosted a special prize giving ceremony on S...
18 hrs ago
World News
Conclave voters urged to elect a pope who seeks unity and avoids personal interest
VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to elec...
20 hrs ago
Things to know about the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
NEW YORK (AP) — The sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, one of the biggest music moguls and cultural figures of the past four decades,...
May 6, 2025 8:08 AM ET
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial is set to start with jury selection
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, will be...
May 5, 2025 9:36 AM ET
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Brazilian police foil bomb plot at Lady Gaga concert
Brazilian police thwarted a bomb attack planned for a Lady Gaga concert on Saturday, 3 March. The chart-topping pop icon performed in front of an esti...
May 5, 2025 9:17 AM ET
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Multiple people shot people shot at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nine people were shot at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb Sunday night, police said. Police received calls reporting shots ar...
May 5, 2025 8:28 AM ET
Culture
Tobago Fashion Coda postponed until after April 28 General Election
The Tobago Fashion Coda’s organisers have postponed the event until a date after the April 28 General Election. In a statement, Don Grant, the Chief...
April 16, 2025 12:18 PM ET
Wanda Atkins brings a taste of Panorama to France
With the global rise in popularity of our national instrument, the sweet sounds of the steelpan have become increasingly familiar, thanks to faithful ...
April 3, 2025 11:45 AM ET
T&T Carnival 2025 deemed a resounding success
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has declared Carnival 2025 to be a resounding success as it fuelled growth across the tourism, entertain...
April 3, 2025 11:43 AM ET
Belize takes steps to expand sugar exports within CARICOM
The Government of Belize initiated new efforts to strengthen its sugar export capabilities to CARICOM markets during a key meeting held recently in Be...
January 21, 2025 1:44 PM ET
Entertainment
Bay Gardens Resorts’ Taste the Bay Festival draws over 1,000 for a flavour-packed Easter Monday celebration
Bay Gardens Resorts brought the heat and the flavor to Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, with the triumphant return of the highly anticipated Taste the B...
12 hrs ago
Anna-Lise Nanton arrives in India for Miss World
Miss World Trinidad and Tobago, Anna-Lise Nanton, has arrived in Hyderabad, India, to begin her journey in the Miss World competition. The local franc...
13 hrs ago
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Smokey Robinson accused by former housekeepers of sexual assault and rape
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four former housekeepers of Smokey Robinson allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Motown music luminary repeatedly sexuall...
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Shenelle Ramkhelawan and Le Vaun Oliver crowned Mr & Miss Supranational T&T
Shenelle Ramkhelawan is the new Miss Supranational Trinidad and Tobago. The 29-year-old beauty from La Romaine triumphed over 17 other contestants to ...
May 6, 2025 9:20 AM ET
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Inside the Met Gala: Under a petal-filled sky, guests honour Black style, hail a ‘monumental night’
NEW YORK (AP) — “Well, it took a minute,” said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange g...
May 6, 2025 7:45 AM ET
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The ‘Met’ welcomes Jawara Alleyne, redefining tailoring via C’bean heritage
In the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where fashion’s past and present converge, the 2025 Met Gala exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tail...
8 hrs ago
Buckle up! Jamaica Auto Show is revving up
The upcoming event, which will feature all the island’s top distributors of new vehicles, commercial vehicles, classic cars, race cars, and others, ...
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A Week of Days: Caribbean storytellers unite!
As May deepens, the Caribbean hums with gratitude, remembrance, and pride. This week, from honoring nurses and mothers to recognizing historical revol...
12 hrs ago
Dancehall artiste Bayka set to headline third staging of Livewire
The third staging of Livewire returns to Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records, promising an unforgettable night of live entertainment, pulsating rhyt...
May 6, 2025 11:43 AM ET
visuEats and JTB promote J’cas culinary tourism
VisuEats Limited, the digital platform revolutionising how diners connect with restaurants, has partnered with the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). The cu...
May 6, 2025 9:49 AM ET
