Antigua govt accepts recommendation to increase minimum wage
ST JOHNS, Antigua, CMC- The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has accepted a recommendation to increase the national minimum wage by four dollars, Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant, has said. Merchant, speaking at the weekly po
Antigua gov't accepts recommendation to increase minimum wage
ST JOHNS, Antigua, CMC- The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has accepted a recommendation to increase the national minimum wage by four dollars, Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant, has said. Merchant, speaking at the weekly po
Cricket corruption scandal deepens, WI player suspended
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): The integrity of Caribbean cricket has been rocked by a fresh wave of corruption charges, with West Indies player Javon Searles and two team officials provisionally suspended for their alleged involvement in match-fixing during
Twin Peaks model? NO! Regulatory reform? YES!
Is the Twin Peaks regulatory model still right, given Hurricane Melissa? This question was raised in an earlier article. Behind it was another: would the outcome for citizens whose properties and income were covered by insurance be in a better or worse fi
5 Questions With DJ Mac
Fresh off the success of his WYFL (Weh Yuh Feel Like) Riddim, which has already spawned more than 40 features in just three months, disc jockey and producer Jason ‘DJ Mac McDowell is enjoying a big moment in dancehall. Produced by DJ Mac and CrashDum
Leroy Fearon | Guardians of truth now guarded by compassion
In a profession defined by long hours, public scrutiny, and relentless commitment to truth, journalists are often the first to tell the stories of others hardship. Rarely, however, do we pause to ask who supports the storytellers when their own lives
Taxing online shopping won't save local businesses
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Governments recent announcement that taxes will be applied to certain online purchases and digital services has sparked widespread discussion. While the measure is intended to ensure that the country collects its fair share of r
Vive la France!
The worlds fashion capital welcomed a liberal sprinkling of island flavour at Paris Fashion Week. The Rocks cadre of in-demand models featured prominently throughout the fall/winter 2026 ready-to-wear showcases, which culminated on Tuesday. The Deiw
In rural America, a teacher pipeline from abroad, including Jamaica, starts to dry up amid H-1B visa changes
Like many school systems facing teacher shortages, South Carolinas Allendale County has looked overseas for help. A quarter of the teachers in the rural, high-poverty district come from other countries. The superintendent praises the international educ