The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced its intention to pursue a fine of more than $250,000 against an immigration attorney who allegedly filed false asylum claims on behalf of his clients. On June 22, HSI announced FIVE Notices of Intent to […]
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United States: ICE Arrests Illegal Alien In Maryland Who Overstayed Visa After Visiting Disney World
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who overstayed his visa to visit Disney World, and who has a criminal history that includes assault and sex offense. On June 19, a targeted enforcement operation in Silver Spring, Maryland arrested Alejandro Saul Rico, a criminal illegal […]
United States: Dismantling Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization and Huione Group
The United States is sanctioning nine individuals and 26 entities linked to the Cambodia-based Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) and its leadership. This action follows the October 2025 financial sanctions designating the Prince Group TCO and 146 individuals and entities linked to the Prince Group. In addition, the United States is proposing to amend […]
Antigua and Barbuda welcoes adoption of declaration on mental health
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Jun 23, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the historic adoption of the Declaration on Improving Mental Health in the Americas noting that climate-related disasters, economic vulnerability, social disruption and the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified the need for stronger mental health systems throughout the region. The declaration was adopted […]
Guyana to welcome investors not involved in the oil and gas sectors
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 23, CMC – The Guyana government says it expects more than four international delegations to visit the country soon and none of them is involved in the oil and gas sectors. President Irfaan Ali said that the investors are interested in the tourism, food production, manufacturing and value creation industries as he […]
GPG says it is ready to launch drilling campaign in Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jun 23, CMC – The US-based international oil and gas company that focuses on exploration and production activities in the Caribbean, Global Petroleum Group (GPG) says it is ready to launch a second major offshore drilling campaign in Grenadian waters. But GPG executive director, Eduard Vasilyev, speaking on the Bubb Report television […]
Trinidad: Million dollar drug bust at customs bond
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 23, CMC – The Customs and Excise Division Tuesday said that it had intercepted a shipment of drugs valued at TT$1.4 million (One TT dollar=US$0.16cents) and a firearm during an operation on Monday. In a brief statement, the Division said that the shipment containing marijuana and the firearm was seized […]
Stakeholders Unite to Expand Youth Opportunities Through Summer of Intervention Initiative
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 23, 2026 — Efforts to provide young people with meaningful opportunities during the summer months received a boost recently as the National Secretariat for Human Security and Wellbeing convened a broad cross-section of stakeholders under its Summer of Intervention initiative. Representatives from summer camps, community organisations, youth programmes, churches, and other […]
Nevis Records First Road Fatality of 2026; Police Dismiss Social Media Claims of Involvement
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 23, 2026 — The Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating a fatal traffic accident that claimed the life of Mr. Keshawn Merchant of Pond Hill, Gingerland, Nevis. The incident, which occurred on Monday, June 22, marks the first road fatality recorded in […]
Police Remind Truck Operators to Secure and Cover Loads
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 23, 2026 — The Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has issued a public notice reminding truck operators and drivers of their legal and civic responsibility to ensure that all loads transported on public roads are properly secured and covered. According to the Traffic Department, particular […]