BELMOPAN, Belize, Jun 29, CMC – The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) Monday confirmed that it is closely monitoring the recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Honduras and Costa Rica BAHA said that as a precautionary measure, Belize is on heightened alert to strengthen preparedness and safeguard the country’s poultry sector. HPAI […]

by Lennox Aldred BUFFALO, New York, Jun 29, CMC — A historic moment for Caymanian sports unfolded Friday evening as 18-year-old Jaxon Cover was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd and final pick of the first round of the NHL entry draft, becoming the first player from the Cayman Islands ever drafted into the […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 29, CMC –  Police say the pilot of a power boat died after he lost control of the boat and collided into a stationary, unoccupied, boat at its mooring in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday. In a statement, the police did not provide details of the pilot, but said that police, Bermuda Fire […]

Over 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after findings show permits issued to deceased residents were still being used. This joint operation between the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Wirral Council protects parking spaces for those who truly need them and has saved taxpayers over £363,000 between 2024-2025. Blue Badges give disabled people access to […]

LGBT+ people facing violence, persecution and discrimination around the world will be championed by the appointment of Lord Collins of Highbury as the UK Special Envoy for LGBT+ Rights. The appointment comes as LGBT+ communities, human rights defenders and civil society organisations face rising hostility, less freedom to speak publicly and more severe discriminatory laws in a number of countries. […]

Resident doctors have voted to accept an offer from the government, bringing an end to a period of industrial action that has seen 21 days of strikes by the British Medical Association Resident Doctor Committee since July 2025. The Government will continue to engage closely with the BMA and other stakeholders to implement this deal and establish a new working relationship, […]

Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. […]

The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. “Energy security is national security. Iran’s recent stranglehold on the global oil market shows that […]

The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Botswana on joining the Artemis Accords.  Botswana is the 68th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Botswana’s Minister of Communication and Innovation David Tshere signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Botswana on June 25, […]

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Trump Administration has mounted a swift, comprehensive, and whole-of-government response to save lives and deliver urgently needed relief to the Venezuelan people. This State Department led response is also harnessing the power of American innovation by partnering with leading […]