The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered judgment revoking the naturalization of convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh. “American citizenship is not a shield for criminals,” said Attorney General Todd Blanche. “Gurmeet Singh, a convicted rapist from India, is no longer a U.S. citizen. He concealed a rape and kidnapping during the […]
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United States: Ohio State University Agrees to $2.1M Settlement to Resolve Allegations that it Failed to Disclose Employees’ Ties to the People’s Republic of China in Applications for Federal Research Funding
Ohio State University (OSU), a public university in Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to pay a total of $2,100,000 to resolve civil allegations that it failed to disclose OSU employees’ affiliations with and support from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in connection with federal research funding. “American universities that benefit from the federal government’s support for scientific […]
United States: U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy, White House Fraud Task Force, & Top U.S. Attorneys Launch Historic Interagency Effort to Crack Down on Fraud in Trucking Industry
On Monday, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean P. Duffy, joined by federal officials and Angel Families, announced a historic interagency effort to crack down on fraud in the trucking industry. Secretaries Mullin and Duffy were joined Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) […]
Trinidad: PM Persad-Bissessar has message for UNC membership
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 31, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Monday had a message for members and supporters of the ruling United National Congress (UNC) as the Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 64 years of independence : “do not crawl on your belly for anyone. It’s either peace or total war, nothing in between”. […]
Grenada: Government and teachers union at odds over date for re-opening of schools
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 31, CMC – The Grenada government says schools will re-open on Monday saying it had take note of a public notice issued by the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT) concerning the commencement of the 2026-2027 academic year. In a statement, the ministry said that the GUT communication may create uncertainty among […]
Trinidad: Top cop issues warning as Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 64th anniversary of Independence
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 31, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating its 64th anniversary of independence on Monday with Police Commissioner, Allister Guevarro, telling cittizens the threats to disrupt the celebrations are low and that they should not worry about the series of bomb threats made over the past few days. Among the activities planned […]
Beyond the boundary: CWI High-Performance camp shapes complete cricketer
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 31, CMC – For 22 young women chasing West Indies glory, the path to cricketing excellence runs through more than just the nets. Cricket West Indies’ High-Performance Camp, held in Antigua following the 2026 Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship, has pushed beyond traditional coaching boundaries. While technical drills and physical conditioning formed […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Congratulates Trinidad and Tobago on 64th Independence Anniversary
Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 31, 2026) The Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis have extended congratulations to Trinidad and Tobago as the twin-island republic marks its 64th Anniversary of Independence today, August 31. The message was conveyed through the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service, as Trinidad and Tobago commemorates its independence and […]
BREAKING: PM Drew Hospitalised, Doctors Recommend Overseas Observation
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has been hospitalised at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital after experiencing mild discomfort, nausea, and a headache, the Cabinet Secretariat announced Monday. According to an official statement, Dr Drew presented to the hospital on the evening of Sunday, August 30, and was immediately admitted for observation and a […]
Nevis must build the economy that comes after CBI
The economies of St. Kitts and Nevis are changing before our eyes. For too long, we behaved as though the old engines would keep running forever: Citizenship by Investment revenues, small-scale manufacturing, and government spending that assumed easy money would always be available. That era is over. The Federation must now speak plainly, plan honestly, […]