ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Dominica Tuesday remembered the passage of the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Maria nine years ago, with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit saying that 34 nationals are still reported as being missing in addition to the 31 killed by the storm. "Nine years ago on the night of September 18, 2017, Dominica went through hell," Skerrit told a sitting of the Dominica Parliament, adding that the storm which...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — With artificial intelligence (AI) advancing rapidly across the globe, Jamaicans are being encouraged to develop skills to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world. Interim Divisional Manager for Information Services at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Carlinton Burrell, shared that individuals should focus on learning to work with AI rather than fearing it will replace jobs. Burrell added that AI should be viewed as a tool that...

Jamaica recently participated in the Tobago 10×10 International Draughts-100 Open World Cup 2026, gaining valuable competitive experience, new international relationships and study material. President of the Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA), Jermaine Delattibudiere, Jamaica’s sole participant at the event, said the group now has a deeper appreciation of how many of the world’s leading players develop together. Delattibudiere entered the tournament as a relative newcomer to the 100-square discipline, having built...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the year approaches its close, many professionals find themselves seeking renewed motivation and encouragement to stay focused on achieving their personal and career goals. For Sagicor Life Jamaica founder R Danny Williams, the importance of inspiring and supporting team members was always clear. His commitment to helping employees stay motivated led to the creation of the Production Club Seminar — an initiative that has evolved over...

UNITED NATIONS (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a security deal with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark, in a ceremony taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. "It's going to be a long-term, fantastic relationship," Trump said at the event in New York. Trump previously said that the arrangement would give America "permanent control" over security for Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory in...

An autopsy completed by the Greenville County Coroner's Office in South Carolina revealed that American actress Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs in her system. According to a report by the BBC, the coroner's office said Panettiere's death was an accident and that no signs of trauma were discovered that would have contributed to her death. Panettiere, best known for her roles...

A grand jury in the United States will reportedly not bring criminal charges against anyone in connection with the death of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a boating trip on July 4, 2026, according to media reports. According to a BBC report, Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said the grand jury indicated there was not enough evidence to charge someone with a crime in...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Generation 2000 (G2K) is congratulating Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness on her election as vice-chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), describing the achievement as significant for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. Holness was elected during the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, becoming the first Jamaican woman to hold the position. Her election also marks Jamaica’s return to the CPA’s...