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United States: Illegal Alien Sentenced to 25 Years for Sexually Assaulting an 8-Year-Old Girl in Virginia

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]