ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 12, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government says the work permit system must strike an appropriate balance between supporting economic growth and protecting employment opportunities for nationals. A statement issued following the weekly Cabinet meeting stated that while the government acknowledges that “there remains a demand for specialized skills in certain […]
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Meet the regular people making money off SpaceX’s IPO — from a few bucks to a few million
The record-setting SpaceX IPO made Elon Musk a trillionaire. It also paid off for Daniella Rodriguez and millions of other retail investors who had stock.
Drought Conditions Expected to Persist Across St. Kitts and Nevis During 2026 Hurricane Season
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2026 — Despite the onset of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are being advised to brace for the possibility of continued drought conditions extending through the remainder of the year. The warning was issued by Senior Meteorological Officer Elmo Burke during a press conference […]
Bermuda welcomes Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable system
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 12, CMC – The Bermuda government has welcomed the landing of Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems here, describing the event as a significant investment in the island’s digital infrastructure, economic resilience, and long-term competitiveness. “For centuries, Bermuda’s location in the Atlantic has been one of our greatest strengths. Today, that […]
Antigua to host OECS specialised services training programme
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 12, CMC – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission says Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised services sector training programme as the sub-region countries seek to strengthen their resilience and competitiveness in global services markets, particularly in the face of ongoing economic challenges and the long-term impacts of the […]
Dominica: Government legislator submits resignation
ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 12, CMC – Minister for Labour, Public Service Reform, Social Partnership, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, Miriam Blanchard, has resigned, Speaker of the Dominica Parliament, Joseph Isaac announced on Friday. In a statement, announcing her resignation, Isaac said he had received a June 9, 2026 letter from Blanchard on Friday “advising of […]
Guyana: Husband and wife jailed and fined a million dollars each for operating ponzi scheme
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 12, CMC – The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) says it has secured convictions against Cuban-born Yuri Garcia Dominguez and his Guyanese-born wife, Ateeka Ishmael, who were each found guilty of illegally operating a Ponzi Scheme. Magistrate Sunil Scarce, sitting at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court, sentenced both defendants, with both accused fined […]
DOJ approves Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The Justice Department has signed off on Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a person familiar with the matter told NBC News.
South Africa: Home Affairs Repatriates 586 Nigerian Nationals
The Department of Home Affairs confirms that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the Republic of South Africa illegally. The first repatriation flight departed on the morning of 11 June 2026, carrying 268 passengers. All individuals processed for repatriation were issued with Emergency Travel Documents […]
Great Britain: Lower Dose Needle-Free Allergy Treatment Approved For Younger Children
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today, 12 June 2026, approved a new lower dose version of the adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray, EURneffy, for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children aged four years and over. This approval means younger children are eligible for a needle-free treatment option for the first time in the UK. The 1 mg dose nasal spray is indicated for […]