WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the 178th Session of its Executive Committee has concluded after four days of discussions on the region’s “most pressing public health priorities”, with member states approving a series of strategies, plans of action and resolutions that will help strengthen health systems, improve preparedness for health emergencies, and expand access to essential health services across the Americas, including the...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) –  The University of the West Indies (UWI) has joined the international community in mourning the passing of Emeritus Professor John Agard. Agard, a colossal figure on the environmental landscape for decades, was 71 when he died on Friday. “He was a brilliant, innovative, enterprising person who gave so much to The UWI, his community and beyond. A giant in the intellectual world, especially in...

LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) — Ben Stokes will return as England captain for next week's third and deciding Test against New Zealand in Nottingham, head coach Brendon McCullum announced on Sunday. Stokes was stood down from England's emphatic 253-run defeat by New Zealand in the second Test at the Oval this week for breaching a team curfew following his side's win in the series opener at Lord's earlier this month....

KINGSTON, Jamaica—  A sharp salute, though symbolic in nature, captured a moment of pride, unfiltered gratitude, genuine sincerity, and profound respect for the fathers, uncles, mentors, and male figures who showed up for the young JCF Cadets at their pre-Father's Day celebration, recently held at the academy. To honour, appreciate, and celebrate was the mandate of the young men at the academy as they stood before the men who represented...

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace confirmed to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades. They also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding...

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TANDO ALLAHYAR, Pakistan (AFP) — Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below. Though mango season is well underway, far less of the fruit will be bound for the lucrative export market than usual, with Pakistan's agriculturally dependent economy caught in the crosshairs of the...

IBADAN, Nigeria (AFP) — Two brides in identical white dresses. Two grooms in matching suits and bow ties. Two sets of twin children serving as page boys and flower girls. Giant posters featuring two couples with the same names. Even the wedding hashtag -- #TwinningInLove2026 -- left little room for confusion. As twin sisters Taiwo and Kehinde Adediran walked down the aisle arm in arm with their father at a...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Thousands of Jamaican entrepreneurs and employees operating side businesses could soon benefit from a $1 billion fund launched by First Union Financial Company Limited. The Employees’ Side-Hustle and Entrepreneur Micro Loan Revolving Fund Programme is designed to provide accessible financing to Jamaicans seeking to start, expand or strengthen income-generating ventures while creating greater opportunities for financial independence, business ownership and long-term economic growth, the company said in a release....

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KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Assinie Wilson won his first national title and booked his ticket to the Commonwealth Games in Scotland in July after winning the men’s 400m hurdles on Saturday at the JAAA national championships at the National Stadium, running 48.91 seconds. Wilson, who has been Jamaica’s top men’s intermediate hurdler this year, delivered in the absence of national record holder Roshawn Clark after placing second last year. Romario Stewart...