The United States is today sanctioning 21 individuals and 25 entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, including cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos (“Mayito Flaco”) and the network of Tijuana- and Mexicali-based cell leaders, financial facilitators, and corrupt Mexican officials who enable the cartel to operate with impunity along the U.S.-Mexico border. This action underscores the […]

Over a year ago, UN sanctions and other restrictive measures on Iran were restored following completion of the snapback process by the UN Security Council in response to Iran’s continuing “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments.  In support of Operation Economic Outcast, today the United States is sanctioning eight entities and five individuals in relation […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 28, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government Monday  released to the public the proposal received from the United States government concerning the operating procedures for the possible transfer of third-country nationals removed from the North America country. In addition, St. John’s has also released its counter-proposal sent to Washington. Both […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sept 28, CMC – A new study examining the tourism in five Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries calls for productivity, decent work and the transition to formality to advance together in the tourism sector. The study undertaken by the International Labour Organization (ILO) involved Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia. According […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 28, CMC – The Bermuda government has goven an assurance to public officers that are employed and eligible to retire on March 31 next year that the cash amount of the lump sum will remain protected if they continue in service. “Whether you retire a year later or many years later, you […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  Sept 28, CMC -Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Prime MInister Phillip J Pierre says the late Grenadian born calypsonian, the Mighty Sparrow gave the Caribbean a “voice that was unmistakably our own”  as he paid tribute to the legendary singer who died in New York on Sunday at the age of 91. […]

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Sept 28, CMC -Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) will officially launch its campaign for the general election which is constitutionally  due no later than October 2027, but widely expected to be held later this year. “The official launch will be at the 4th of October. We […]

by Lennox Aldred THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Sep 28, CMC – West Indies batsman Justin Greaves described his maiden ODI century as a special moment, especially against India in a packed house, but admitted his side’s 295 for seven was not enough in the opening game of the three-match series. Greaves struck 101 from 108 balls, hitting 12 […]

by Lennox Aldred MIAMI, Florida, Sep 28, CMC — It was a perfect Sunday for the Caribbean in Group A of the 2026/2027 Concacaf Nations League, as Haiti, Curaçao and the Dominican Republic each continued their winning ways in League A. At Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, Haiti opened the day with a 2-0 victory over […]

British businesses will have more opportunities to ramp up their exports overseas and bring jobs and growth to communities back home under new plans announced by the Chancellor. A new UK Export Finance (UKEF) pilot product – Flexible Finance – will see select buyers who operate in fast growing economies like Brazil, Morocco and Mexico […]