Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today made agricultural stops in South Texas to take proactive action on behalf of American farmers and ranchers. In Mission, the Governor and Secretary held a roundtable discussion with Texas agriculture producers regarding recent negotiations of the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty to discuss the breakthrough […]

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – From hand-stretched dough to time-honored Italian techniques perfected at sea, Princess Cruises proudly announces that Alfredo’s Pizzeria aboard Sun Princess and Star Princess has been awarded the prestigious Ospitalità Italiana Certification, the highest global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality. This honor affirms Princess Cruises’ commitment to delivering genuine Italian […]

ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Last Friday, in a Joint Statement, President Donald J. Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and India that will open up India’s market of over 1.4 billion people to American products. Friday’s Joint Statement follows a call between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, in which […]

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis — February 9, 2026 Premier Mark Brantley has reaffirmed the island’s commitment to a “quality over quantity” strategy for its cruise tourism sector, stressing that the industry is being carefully managed to protect the destination’s brand and long-term value. At his most recent press conference, the Premier emphasized that while cruise tourism remains […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Feb 9, CMC –  More than a year after an oil rig worker, Pete Phillip, went missing at sea, his employer, Well Services Petroleum Company Ltd Monday said that it has officially called off the search. “Despite the best efforts and dedication of all personnel involved under these gruelling conditions, it […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Feb 9, CMC – Jamaica has announced plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art medical dome, which will accommodate up to 100 beds on the grounds of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, northwest of here. Health Minister Dr.  Christopher Tufton said that the 10,000 square-foot facility, engineered to withstand a […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — February 9, 2026 Romeo Browne, also known as “OG,” of Cayon, St. Kitts, has been charged with Murder in connection with the death of Kelvin Millard, also of Cayon, the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed. The alleged offence occurred on January 21, 2024, and Browne was formally charged on […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — February 9, 2026 Leo Christian of Wigley Avenue, Basseterre, has been charged with Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm, the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed. The offence occurred on January 22, 2026, at Wigley Avenue. Christian was formally charged on February 3, 2026, at the Basseterre Police Station. (Source: St. Christopher […]

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis — February 9, 2026 A Nevis man has been fined after pleading guilty to the offence of Cultivation of Cannabis, according to the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Te’Jon Wilkin of Nisbett Settlement was ordered to pay a fine of eighteen thousand dollars (XCD $18,000), payable within three months. Failure to pay […]

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis — February 9, 2026 Two Nevis men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after pleading guilty to multiple violent offences, according to the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. Clijaurn Henry of Rawlins’ Village and Javauni Edwards of Clay Ghaut were each sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment at His Majesty’s Prison after […]