Tag Archives: caribbean

United States: Redi-Bag USA And CEO Agree To Pay $7.3M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating To Evaded Customs Duties

New York Packaging II LLC doing business as Redi-Bag USA, a New York-based supplier of custom bags, liners, and packaging, along with the company’s CEO, Jeffrey Rabiea, have agreed to pay a total of $7.3 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by misrepresenting on customs entry forms the country of origin of […]

United States: The United States Leverages American Private Sector To Save Lives And Treat Global Malnutrition

As part of the United States government’s ongoing humanitarian assistance leadership, the Department of State entered a new two-year partnership with Operation End Starvation to provide life-saving nutrition assistance to populations in need. Through the Department’s Bureau of Disaster and Humanitarian Response, the United States intends to provide $100 million over the next two years to Operation […]

United States: Secretary Rubio To Host Ministerial To Combat The Resurgence Of Political Terrorism

On July 16, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host governments for the Ministerial on the Resurgence of Political Terrorism.  The event will focus on this renewed threat to our societies and encourage stronger joint action to reinforce frontline defenses and close the gaps the terrorist actors continue to exploit. Far-left political terrorism is resurgent, […]

Jamaica: Government legislator pepper sprayed

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 […]

Great Britain: UK Creates First Envoy Role To Support British Nationals Detained Abroad

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 […]

New Zealand: Capital Market Reforms To Power Economic Growth

The Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of its capital market reforms, aiming to lower the cost of raising money for Kiwi businesses and deliver stronger returns for everyday investors, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer. “Economic growth is this Government’s central priority, and deep, competitive and trusted capital markets are […]

United States: Department of War Issues Final FY26 APFIT Awards, Surpassing $2 Billion Milestone and Debuting Software Capabilities

The Department of War today announced a new round of awards under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program, marking a major milestone as the program surpasses $2 billion in total awards since its inception. This latest cohort builds on APFIT’s proven track record of rapidly transitioning cutting-edge technologies into operational […]

United States: U.S.-UK Transatlantic Taskforce for the Markets Of The Future Publishes Recommendations To Promote Growth And Innovation In Capital Markets And Digital Assets

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and HM Treasury jointly published today a set of recommendations of the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future. The recommendations aim to deepen cross-border financial activity between the United States and the United Kingdom, reduce unnecessary frictions, and advance open, market-based standards that promote innovation and support growth.  Building […]