Honourable Spencer Brand Minister responsible for Disaster Management in the Nevis Island Administration Address to mark the Start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season June 01, 2026 Fellow citizens, residents, visitors, greetings, At the start of another hurricane season, with a clear and shared commitment to protect lives, safeguard property, and preserve our communities, I […]
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LIAT and Air Caraibes sign interline agreement
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 1, CMC – LIAT (2020) Limited (LIAT Air) and Air Caraïbes Monday launched an interline agreement allowing passengers of the two airlines to travel seamlessly across the carriers’ combined networks on a single ticket and a single point of purchase. Under the agreement, the interline tickets are available through travel agents […]
Guyana: Authorities investigating crash of CESSNA aircraft
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 1, CMC – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has launched an investigation following the crash of a small United States (US)-registered single-engine aircraft the Aricheng Airstrip, in the country’s interior on Sunday. “The accident involved a CESSNA 182P aircraft with registration number N9347G, which occurred during takeoff from the […]
Trinidad: Bus drivers withhold services, thousands affected
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 […]
PM Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will only accept 10 refugees annually
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 […]
St. Lucia: Government announces increases in energy prices
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 […]
United States: Man Sentenced For Kidnapping Victim At Gunpoint And Seeking Ransom For Drug Debt
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 […]
New Zealand: Travel Bans On Extremist Israeli Settlers
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 […]
Great Britain: New Support Hub Launches For Victims And Survivors Of Terrorism
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 […]
Missing Hiker Found Dead on Mt. Liamuiga After Extensive Multi-Agency Search Effort
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), […]