PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 1, CMC – Thousands of commuters, including students, were on Monday left scrambling for transportation after private bus drivers began a three day “rest and reflection” period over a number of issues, including outstanding arrears owed by the government and illegal competition on their designated routes. President of the  Association […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 1,  CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will accept 10 third-country nationals, including refugees” from the United States annually, but maintains that Washington must provide assurances that proper background checks are conducted and that all persons have valid travel documents.. “One criminal element coming into our country can make a […]

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 1, CMC -The St. Lucia government Monday announced an increase in energy prices blaming the ongoing global situation, particularly the war between Iran and the United States for  the price hike. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre told reporters that during the three-week period, May 4-24,  crude oil prices for the US […]

A North Dakota man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for his role in a kidnapping for ransom resulting in the beating of the victim, holding him at gunpoint, and transporting him across states lines to Minnesota to collect an unpaid drug debt. According to court documents, in the early morning hours of […]

Housing Minister Chris Bishop welcomes the opening of seven new social homes in Tauranga designed specifically for autistic people. The homes are the first to be delivered by Autism NZ’s community housing provider Equity House, and are among the 1,500 new social homes funded by the Government through Budget 2024. “It’s encouraging to see providers […]

Victims and survivors of terrorism will receive around the clock support to help them navigate recovery through a dedicated support hub, which opens on 1 June. The hub will provide specialist, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by a terrorist incident, ensuring victims can access the help they need at any stage of their recovery. Anyone […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 1, 2026 – A tragic chapter came to a close today, Monday, June 1, as authorities confirmed that missing hiker Wang Zyuan was found deceased on Mt. Liamuiga following nearly a week of intensive search operations. According to a statement issued by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), […]

The Ministry of Defence has signed new contracts with Thales in the UK to supply hundreds more Lightweight Multirole Missiles to the Armed Forces – boosting UK stockpiles and strengthening the protection of British personnel in the Middle East and beyond. Deliveries will begin in the coming months and continue throughout 2026, ensuring the Armed […]

A pioneering drone seed-spreading trial has taken to the skies above the Peak District, as the “LIFE in the Ravines” project led by Natural England explores innovative new ways to restore precious ravine woodlands devastated by ash dieback disease. The trial, believed to be one of the first of its kind in a steep, compact […]

Businesses and consumers across Britain and India are set to receive a timely boost in the face of global economic shocks, as the UK ramps up work this week to bring the UK-India Free Trade Agreement into force as soon as possible. Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will arrive in New Delhi tomorrow (2 […]