The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after a criminal illegal alien was sentenced to 25 years in prison in Loudoun County, Virginia upon his conviction for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl. On May 28, Aroldo Santos-Velasques, a criminal illegal alien from Guatemala, was sentenced to the statutory maximum of 25 years in […]
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United States: Four Abusive Tax Shelter Promoters Found Guilty in $40M Nationwide Tax Evasion Scheme
A federal jury in the District of Colorado convicted four individuals today of conspiracy to defraud the United States for their operation of an abusive trust tax evasion scheme that caused approximately $40 million in losses to the United States. “The defendants orchestrated an abusive trust tax scheme designed to help clients evade their tax […]
Trinidad: Prominent pannist dies in the United States
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 8, CMC – Pan Trinbago has paid tribute to Robert Greenidge, the renowned steelpan legend, arranger, composer, producer, recording artist, and cultural ambassador, who died in the United States on Monday. “We honour his life, his legacy, and his immeasurable impact on the steelpan fraternity. His music and influence will […]
United States: Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses—including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a naturalized U.S. citizen’s citizenship may be revoked, and certificate […]
Jamaica Empress newest franchise to join WCPL
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 8, CMC – The Jamaica Empress has been revealed as the fourth team to compete in this year’s Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). The franchise will join three-time defending champions Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders in the competition that will be played in Barbados from September 5 to […]
Thirty Officers Promoted Within Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 7, 2026 — Thirty officers within the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) had their promotions officially confirmed, according to the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS). Recognition of the officers was formally marked on Friday, June 5, during a ceremony attended by Commissioner of Police James Sutton […]
Teaching Service Commission reviewing case involving alleged mistreatment of autistic child
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 7,CMC – Education Minister Sonia Parag says a comprehensive file containing the reports, statements, findings and recommendations arising from the Ministry’s investigation into the mistreatment of a special needs student by two teachers, has been submitted to the Teaching Service Commission (TSC). In making this disclosure, the Education Minister explained that while […]
PAHO steps up preparedness across the Caribbean amid Ebola outbreak in Africa
WASHINGTON, Jun. 7, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is intensifying support to countries across the Americas, including the Caribbean, to strengthen preparedness for Ebola following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of […]
Cayman Islands: Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands , Jun. 7, CMC – The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors where it determines such action is in the public interest. The Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is scheduled to be debated […]
Trinidad: Government to extend state of emergency
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 7, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Sunday said that the state of emergency (SoE), which is due to expire on June 17, will be further extended for three months. The current SoE came into effect from March 3, this year. The government enjoys a 28-13 majority in the […]