CMC-The United States Coast Guard said Friday it intercepted more than US$138 million worth of illicit drugs during multiple operations in the Caribbean Sea. The crew of the cutter Valiant offloaded 17,450 pounds of cocaine and 2,585 pounds of marijuana — valued at US$132 million —...
[caption id="attachment_14166" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit[/caption] ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 2 CMC – The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) is celebrating its 70th anniversary with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit reiterating his administration’s adherence to democratic rule and improved socio-economic conditions. “On the occasion of the...
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Caribbean, Tuesday formally adopted by consensus the world’s first Pandemic Agreement. The landmark decision by the 78th World Health Assembly culminates more than three years of intensive negotiations launched by governments in...
WASHINGTON, May 16, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have eliminated mother to child transmissions of HIV and syphilis. In its 2024 annual report released here and documenting its work to strengthen health security across the Americas amid...
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 8, CMC – The Government of Grenada is planning to remove the death penalty as a punishment for criminal offenses, but before a final decision is made, the public will provide suggestions and recommendations as part of a consultative process. This was...