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The confirmation was provided by Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica and Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda.

Reports indicate that other nationals from Saint Lucia were also denied visas during the same period, raising concerns about US immigration practices.

To date, 313 of these homes have already been handed over to beneficiaries, with the remaining units in the final stages of completion.

The government is actively engaging with US Embassy officials in Bridgetown to obtain formal clarification on the scope of the new measures.

PM Browne emphasized that Antigua and Barbuda has worked closely with US authorities to strengthen safeguards within its Citizenship by Investment Programme, ensuring it poses no security risk to the US.

Speaking at a year-end press conference on Monday, PM Skerrit emphasized that a responsible government must stand with its people during times of hardship.

St Kitts and Nevis prepares to present its 2026 budget, with a focus on health, education, economic diversification and climate resilience.

Prime Minister Dr Roosevelt Skerrit defends the minimum wage increase, assuring it boosts vulnerable workers without sparking inflation.

A 5.7 million dollar will also be helpful in enhancing entrepreneurship and improving food safety across the island with enhanced standards.

Her profile highlights her milestone as Barbados’ first female prime minister, her acclaimed 2021 UN General Assembly speech on climate action and her recognition as a UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ for policy leadership.

The school will be named after former parliamentary representative Vernice Bellony as the decision was taken with the support of the cabinet.

The council reportedly decided to reject Chastanet's resignation request, amid calls for new leadership within the UWP after their December 1 loss at the polls.

The UWP won just one seat in the general elections, secured by Chastanet in Micoud South, while the Saint Lucia Labour Party claimed 14 seats, with two going to independent candidates.

Dominica’s 10-Megawatt geothermal plant in Roseau Valley aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, stabilize electricity prices, and boost renewable energy development.

Some of the houses will be assigned to the residents of Dubique, and around 26 will be given to the residents of Grand Bay.

PM Skerrit confirmed that a Chinese design team has already been engaged to conduct studies and collect data for the Northern Road Improvement Project.

PM Dr Terrance Drew calls for stronger national leadership and local funding as foreign HIV/AIDS support declines.

Both leaders, in their final addresses, emphasized the importance of voting and outlined the promises they intend to deliver.

“At the end of the day, we will have a much improved communication network from Roseau to Grand Bay,” the Prime Minister said.

At last Tuesday's conference, Dr Drew shared a detailed account of the natural tragedy that devastated more than half of Jamaica, highlighting the importance of regional solidarity in such events.