NASSAU, Bahamas, May 28, CMC – The Bahamas government has unveiled a 2026/2027 Budget projecting a US$223.1 million surplus while introducing targeted tax relief for first-time homeowners and new revenue measures aimed at large businesses, foreign property owners, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services. Michael Halkitis – Finance Minister Presenting the budget in […]

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, May 28, CMC – The Cayman Islands recorded another strong month for tourism in April, welcoming a record 47,884 stay-over visitors, up 12 percent compared to April 2025 and 3.9 percent above the previous April record set in 2019. The growth was driven largely by increased arrivals from the United States, […]

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 28, CMC – The Principal of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), Dr. David Farrell, on Wednesday warned the regional to prepare for rising energy costs as the region braces for possible extreme heat during the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins in June. Farrell said drought conditions and excessive heat […]

CASTRIES, SAINT LUCIA – May 27, 2026 – After a career spanning more than 30 years, Accela Marketing Founder and renowned strategist Agnes Francis has been elected as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM), the highest level of professional recognition granted by the world’s largest and most respected marketing body. The FCIM designation […]

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed Budget 2026 funding of $44.9 million to implement the new Arms Act and establish Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, the new independent firearms regulator. “This funding ensures New Zealand can deliver a fair, effective, and modern firearms system without lumping licenced firearm owners with massive fee increases,” […]

Households across the UK continue to embrace solar power as the government accelerates its clean power mission to reduce Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets following the outbreak of the war in Iran. New government data published today shows that 2025 was the strongest year on record for solar deployment, with 269,000 installations completed across the UK. Around 255,000 of […]

The Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA’s) National Wildlife Management Centre at Woodchester Park in Gloucestershire is marking 50 years of wildlife science protecting animals, humans, and the environment. The centre brings together scientists, vets, ecologists and pathologists working at the intersection of wildlife health, farm animal health, human health and environmental protection. The work carried out over the […]

Ukraine’s defence against Russian aggression will be strengthened through a major new fighter jet deal, with essential parts of the aircraft to be built in Britain, supporting over 5000 UK jobs. The deal is set to unlock Ukraine’s ambitions to build a strong air force, interoperable with NATO Allies, and will see 16 Swedish Gripen aircraft urgently gifted to […]

Frankfort, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear said Team Kentucky is working together to save lives and strengthen communities as the commonwealth celebrates four straight years of declines in overdose deaths. Encouraged by the lifesaving progress, the Governor is highlighting important programs that led to the success, including addiction services through Medicaid and the Opioid Response Effort, Narcan […]

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Maine, Washington, Oregon, and Massachusetts challenging their unconstitutional policies denying confidential license plates to federal agents. This comes after each state refused to rescind their unconstitutional policies in response to a prompt letter from the Department explaining the policies’ illegality. Not only are these policies unconstitutional, but, as alleged in the complaint, these policies threaten […]