NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (September 03, 2026)- The following is an Op-Ed by Premier of Nevis the Honourable Mark Brantley: In an age of increased global volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, wealth is no longer measured simply by what your family owns. Increasingly, wealth is measured by the options your family has. I posit that the Caribbean- […]
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United States: Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval For Summer Severe Weather And Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted communities across the state in July. “I thank President Trump for his approval of this Major Disaster Declaration,” said Governor Abbott. “Federal public assistance is now […]
United States: Department of War Launches Secure Space Network to Break Down Barriers to Classified Defense Work
The Department of War today announced the Secure Space Network, a new effort to expand access to classified work by designing, producing, and deploying approximately 50 mobile Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and related information systems across the United States. This effort will enable more defense suppliers to participate in classified development, collaboration, and production […]
United States: Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in $7M Tax Fraud Scheme
A Michigan man pleaded guilty on Sept. 1 to filing a false claim in connection with his $7 million scheme to defraud the IRS. “Filing false returns isn’t a shortcut — it’s pure theft,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division. “Fraudulent refunds steal millions from Americans […]
United States: ICE’s August Arrests Break Record for Number of Illegal Aliens Arrested
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested nearly 51,000 illegal aliens in August 2026, surpassing July’s total for the new record of highest number of illegal aliens arrested in a single month. In August, ICE arrested 50,925 illegal aliens across the country. This surpasses […]
BARBADOS-Saffie continues domination at Gulfstream Park with 16th straight title
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida, Sep 3, CMC – Ace Barbadian trainer Saffie Joseph Jr moved within touching distance of setting a new record at Gulfstream Park when he captured his 16th consecutive trainers’ title here on Monday. Joseph swept the Royal Palm Meet and is now just two crowns away from equaling Hall of Fame trainer […]
JAMAICA-Minister Wheatley calls for unified CARICOM approach to AI governance
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 3, CMC – Caribbean countries are being encouraged to adopt a coordinated approach to the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the technology increasingly influences economies, public institutions and citizens across the region. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. Andrew […]
Premier Brantley Mourns Deaths of Mario Andrew and Caroline Rodrigues, Urges Public to Assist Police
CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (September 3, 2026) Nevis is mourning the deaths of two members of the community after police launched a double homicide investigation following an incident at a home in Browne Pasture in the early hours of Thursday morning. The deceased have been identified as 62-year-old Mario Andrew and his partner, 52-year-old Caroline Rodrigues, both […]
Op-Ed by Premier Mark Brantley- Nevis: The Luxury of Optionality
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (September 03, 2026) The following is an Op-Ed by Premier of Nevis the Honourable Mark Brantley: The Greatest Luxury in Today’s World Is Optionality: Why Nevis Matters for High-Net-Worth Families In an age of increased global volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, wealth is no longer measured simply by what your family owns. Increasingly, […]
Nevis Takes Regional Parliamentary Voice to Commonwealth Conference in Jamaica
NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, September 2, 2026 Nevis is contributing to regional discussions on the future of parliamentary governance as the Nevis Island Assembly participates in the 48th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Conference of the Caribbean, the Americas and the Atlantic Region in Jamaica. The conference, hosted by the CPA Jamaica Branch at the Moon Palace […]