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 […]

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 […]

The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surpassed $1 billion in civil and criminal recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and publicly charged losses in less than one year This milestone reflects a fundamental shift in the federal government’s approach to […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a U.S. District judge ordered the release of a criminal illegal alien from Cuba, previously convicted for hijacking an aircraft, from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody into American communities. On July 8, Judge John E. Steele in the Middle District of Florida […]

Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance, Mark Brantley, has reaffirmed the Nevis Island Administration’s commitment to transforming the financial services industry into a major pillar of the island’s economy, calling for greater investment, more international service providers, and expanded employment opportunities. Speaking at the Nevis Finance Industry Consultation held on Thursday, July 2, under the theme “Building the […]

Band Welcomes Alternative Resolution Seven members of the popular Kollision Band have been formally charged by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) for allegedly playing noisy instruments without the required licence during a funeral procession for the band’s late lead singer, Jermaine “Chubby” Clarke. According to a police statement, the seven men […]

  The 2026 Nevis Mango Festival has become the most successful edition in the event’s history, drawing record crowds, selling out several signature events and attracting increased international attention, according to Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) Chief Executive Officer Andia Ravariere. Speaking with The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer, Ravariere described this year’s festival as a milestone for the […]

BELMOPAN, Belize, Jul  13, CMC – Belize has officially assumed the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Finance or Treasury of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (COSEFIN) for the remainder of  this year. A government statement said that this marks a historic milestone for Belize, as the country holds the […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 13, CMC –  Business conditions in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy services sector remained mixed during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest Energy Services Sector Survey (ESSS) conducted by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. The survey here on Monday found that 63 per cent of respondents […]

NIA Charlestown, Nevis, July 13, 2026 – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is moving forward with a major initiative to officially name roads across the island and formally establish village and locality boundaries, a step expected to enhance emergency response, navigation, postal delivery, utility services, and community planning. The initiative, led by the Department of […]