Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 29, 2026 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will honour the life and service of former Deputy Prime Minister, the late Honourable Hugh C. Heyliger, with an Official Funeral, recognizing his decades of distinguished contributions to public service and national development. An Official Funeral is a state-assisted ceremonial observance […]
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Bermuda: Government warns of cybersecurity attack
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 29, CMC – The Ministry of National Security is urging Bermudians and businesses that operate Fortinet firewall or VPN devices to be aware of the global credential compromise campaign, widely referred to as “FortiBleed” which is actively targeting these devices. The ministry said acting on advice from the National Cybersecurity Unit (NCU), […]
Guyana: Government to make payments to rice farmers
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 29, CMC- The Guyana government Monday said it would begin distributing next week cash subsidies to rice farmers that could cost the state an estimated three billion dollars (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents). In a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture said that the payment is a result of a commitment made during a […]
Belize on heightened surveillance for highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)
BELMOPAN, Belize, Jun 29, CMC – The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) Monday confirmed that it is closely monitoring the recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Honduras and Costa Rica BAHA said that as a precautionary measure, Belize is on heightened alert to strengthen preparedness and safeguard the country’s poultry sector. HPAI […]
Cayman makes history as Jaxon Cover is selected in the first round of the NHL Draft
by Lennox Aldred BUFFALO, New York, Jun 29, CMC — A historic moment for Caymanian sports unfolded Friday evening as 18-year-old Jaxon Cover was selected by the Ottawa Senators with the 32nd and final pick of the first round of the NHL entry draft, becoming the first player from the Cayman Islands ever drafted into the […]
Bermuda: Pilot dies after power boat crashes
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jun 29, CMC – Police say the pilot of a power boat died after he lost control of the boat and collided into a stationary, unoccupied, boat at its mooring in Hamilton Harbour on Sunday. In a statement, the police did not provide details of the pilot, but said that police, Bermuda Fire […]
Great Britain: Government Crackdown On Fraud Leads To Cancellation Of Over 450 Blue Badges In The Wirral
Over 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after findings show permits issued to deceased residents were still being used. This joint operation between the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Wirral Council protects parking spaces for those who truly need them and has saved taxpayers over £363,000 between 2024-2025. Blue Badges give disabled people access to […]
Great Britain: New UK Envoy To Champion LGBT+ Rights Globally
LGBT+ people facing violence, persecution and discrimination around the world will be championed by the appointment of Lord Collins of Highbury as the UK Special Envoy for LGBT+ Rights. The appointment comes as LGBT+ communities, human rights defenders and civil society organisations face rising hostility, less freedom to speak publicly and more severe discriminatory laws in a number of countries. […]
Great Britain: Resident Doctors Agree Deal With Government To End Strikes
Resident doctors have voted to accept an offer from the government, bringing an end to a period of industrial action that has seen 21 days of strikes by the British Medical Association Resident Doctor Committee since July 2025. The Government will continue to engage closely with the BMA and other stakeholders to implement this deal and establish a new working relationship, […]
United States: The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Massachusetts And Rhode Island Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition To Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. […]