Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 10, 2026 A total of 37 nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis will pursue university education in the Republic of China (Taiwan) under scholarship programmes that represent the largest number of awards granted to the Federation by Taiwan in a single year. The recipients were formally presented with their scholarships during […]

ST. JOHN’S Antigua, Aug 10, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it is moving to overhaul its offshore banking sector, confirming that “there’s some major changes coming in that offshore sector”. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking on his weekly radio programme said his administration is moving towards “cleaning up our offshore sector”  and […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 10, CMC -The chief executive officer of the US-based Pinnacle Steel and Vanadium Company, Edwin Bennet, says the refurbishment of the former ArcelorMittal steel facility, is aimed at transforming Trinidad and Tobago into a major producer of vanadium. “Our vision for this facility is that it will be one of […]

OREGON, United States, Aug 10, CMC – Tianna Springer created history over the weekend when she secured a bronze medal in the women’s 400 metres at the World Under-20 Championships to capture Guyana’s first medal at the event in 14 years. Springer, who entered the final as one of the favourites after winning both her […]

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 10, CMC – West Indies will officially have to go through next year’s Qualifiers if they are to book their spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan secured the final spot and ruled out any mathematical chance the West Indies had of automatically qualifying for the 2027 World Cup […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Aug 10, CMC – Vin Blaine, former head coach of Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz has been appointed director of football for the Football Federation of Belize (FFB). Blaine, who previously held the same post with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), signed a two-year contract last week with an option to renew. According to Blaine, who also […]

A Bradford second-hand car dealer has been ordered to repay the Covid funds he fraudulently secured in full. Javed Akhtar was handed a confiscation order of £66,917 when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court on Thursday 6 August. The 49-year-old must repay all the money within three months. If he fails to do so, he […]

On 12 August, 4 studies produced by ORE Catapult, the United Kingdom’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy, will be presented at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Santiago. The studies provide recommendations to support the development of offshore wind energy in Chile. The event will be opened by the British Ambassador to Chile, David […]

Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought as conditions worsen following a dry start to August. The National Drought Group has warned all regions of the country are experiencing pressure on their water resources – with increasing impacts across agriculture, public supplies, navigation, and the environment. The East Midlands, Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, Kent & East Sussex, and Solent & the South Downs became […]

The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a component under the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, awarded almost $290 million to support state, local, and tribal governments in criminal justice activities to keep American communities safe. The awards, provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, represent the nation’s leading source of […]