KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 14, CMC – Local Government and Community Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, Tuesday said he had been pepper-sprayed by a police officer while he was attempting to calm residents following a police shooting in his West Kingston constituency earlier during the day. The shooting, which occurred shortly before 7.00 am (local time) resulted […]

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jul 14, CMC – Olympic champion Julien Alfred sent a thunderous message to her rivals Tuesday night, storming to victory in the women’s 100m here at the Gyulai István Memorial with a season-best 10.87 seconds (-0.3 m/s wind). In their first meeting since Clayton edged Alfred for World Championship silver, the Saint Lucian sprint […]

British nationals detained abroad in the most challenging and complex cases will now be supported by the UK’s first ever envoy for complex consular cases, Alistair Burt. The new role has been created to provide additional support in particularly complex cases, including those involving concerns about welfare, due process or human rights. The appointment contributes to the manifesto commitment to strengthen support for British nationals […]

Associate Finance Minister David Seymour has welcomed the release of new Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) guidance that will make it easier for international investors to understand and navigate New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Act (the Act), particularly in the supermarket and grocery sector. “New investment means more choices and lower prices at the checkout. If […]