Three Florida men were sentenced Tuesday to prison for their participation in a scheme to defraud Medicare and launder more than $2.2 million in illicit health care fraud proceeds. Marco Scamarone, 34, of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced to 70 months in prison. Jose Mendez, 34, of Coral Springs, Florida, was sentenced to 78 months in […]
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United States: Termination Of Green Card Of Cuban National Tied To Communist Regime’s Top Financial Official
On May 21, Adys Lastres Morera, a Cuban national with ties to the communist regime in Havana, was arrested following the Department of State’s termination of her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, at my direction. Morera is now in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody. Morera is the adult sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, […]
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Police launch investigation into social media post involving police officer
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 22, CMC -Police say they have launched an investigation into a matter after they became aware of a social media post allegedly made by one of its officers following a recent court matter involving a sexual offence. “The public is assured that the matter is being treated seriously and is currently […]
Government announced new measures for entry into Antigua and Barbuda
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 22, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced new measures aimed at enhancing public health safety amid concerns regarding the deadly outbreaks of Hantavirus, Ebola and Malaria in several parts of the world. The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Thursday said that following the declaration by the World […]
Guyana: Government moving towards large scale cultivation of hemp
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 22, CMC -The Guyana government says it is advancing plans to develop an industrial hemp industry here with areas within the country already identified for hemp cultivation once a processing plant is established. Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha, said that the Guyana Industrial Hemp Regulatory Authority has now become operational and that a […]
Barbados Revenue Authority warns of fraudulent emails
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 22, CMC – The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is warning against what it described as “fraudulent emails” currently being circulated on social media and claiming to be from the Authority. “The emails falsely reference an “Official Notification Regarding Your Tax Account” and are not legitimate communications from the BRA. The messages also display […]
Government names new chairman for reconstituted Fiscal Council of Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 22, CMC – Government says it has reconstituted the Fiscal Council of Barbados, a body of independent experts charged with one mission, which is to assess, publicly and honestly, how well the government is managing the country’s finances on behalf of the population. “Good governance is not just about making the right […]
CWI and WIPA pay tribute to title-winning Red Force
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, May 21, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force are champions of the West Indies Championship for the first time in two decades, after a composed and determined 141-run victory over the defending champions, the Guyana Harpy Eagles, at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday. Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr […]
‘So loved by so many’: Tributes to dad killed in shark attack off Rottnest Island
The loved ones of shark attack victim Steven Mattaboni have come together to pay tribute to the father-of-two.
With feet in the sand at one of his favourite beaches today, they remembered the proud dad who would want his girls to carry on his love of the ocean.
"Steve had two great loves: his first great love was the ocean and he was a really talented fisherman, and his greatest love was his family. He was just so proud of his two beautiful daughters," friend Liam Thomas said.
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Those closest to him stood side by side today as they opened up about the heartache and grief that comes in waves.
His best mate of more than 30 years was speaking out for the first time since his loss.
"Steve truly was the type of person that would give the shirt off his back," Thomas said.
"He was charismatic, loyal, funny, hardworking and had so many wonderful qualities that just made him so loved by so many people."
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The 38-year-old was spearfishing off Rottnest Island on Saturday when he was bitten on the legs by a four-metre great white shark.
His wife and two young girls were his lifeline.
"He was just so proud of his two beautiful daughters, and everything that he did for them and everything that he worked for was for them," Thomas said.
Donations have poured in, more than $376,000 raised for his family.
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Mattaboni's loved ones say it's important not to remember his life by how it was taken, rather by how it was lived.
They have been left broken but also with beautiful memories.
"Steve would absolutely want us to continue enjoying the ocean the way that he did, but also encouraging his beautiful girls to enjoy the water like he did as well," Thomas said.
"(We'll) continue to remember Steve in Rottnest and that place will always hold a special place in our hearts moving forward."