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January 7, 2026
David R. Salmon | The future of economic development in the Caribbean
Last year was a gruelling one for Caribbean economies. With international disruptions, such as tariffs, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters, the year underscored the importance of advancing…
January 7, 2026
by Bryan Miller
Hanover schools reopen under trying circumstances
WESTERN BUREAU: Teachers across the parish of Hanover reported for duty in full force on Monday as the 2026 Easter term officially began although student turnout was below normal at most schools. The…
January 7, 2026
by Corey Robinson
Full confidence
The appointment of King’s Counsel Jeremy Taylor as director of public prosecutions (DPP) for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), alongside Fitz Bailey, former deputy commissioner of police in Jamaica…
January 7, 2026
Rahym R. Augustin-Joseph | The Caribbean’s danc between superpowers
Looking ahead to 2026, the priority for the Caribbean must be balancing how to live in the spectre of geopolitical tensions among global superpowers. This is crucial as the foreign policy of Caribbean…
January 7, 2026
Wall Street reaches more records on gains by big tech firms
Broad gains led by technology stocks pushed Wall Street to more records on Tuesday. The gains mirror much of the action from the previous year, when big technology stocks often drove the market to a…
January 7, 2026
Venus loses competitive three-setter in Auckland
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP): Venus Williams has lost her first singles match of 2026 to fifth-seeded Magda Linette at the WTA Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. The 45-year-old Williams put up…
January 7, 2026
‘There’s not much I could have done’
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has revealed that it was not his choice to retire from Test cricket almost 11 years ago. Speaking recently on the Beard…
January 7, 2026
Chelsea gives Rosenior six-year contract
LONDON (AP): Chelsea appointed new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year deal yesterday, hours after his departure from French club Strasbourg amid fans’ unrest. The attack-minded Rosenior, regarded as…
January 7, 2026
Man United approach Solskjaer, Carrick, AP source says
MANCHESTER, England (AP): Manchester United has approached Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick in its search for an interim coach to take over until the end of the season, a person with knowledge…