A federal jury in Chicago convicted a former engineer at Philips Medical Systems Friday of conspiring to steal Philips’ trade secrets and bring them to a Chinese competitor. “The theft of proprietary information is a serious economic crime that harms American jobs and stifles critically important research and development driving the future of our nation,” […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking officials in Florida to not release a criminal illegal alien and MS-13 gang member charged with murder. According to local reporting, the incident occurred on August 20. The suspect, Luis Eduardo Olla-Hernandez, a criminal illegal alien from […]

St. Kitts has welcomed more than one million cruise passengers so far this year, surpassing the milestone for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and signalling a strong rebound for one of the Federation’s key tourism sectors. As of today, the destination had welcomed 1,002,282 cruise passengers, according to figures released by tourism officials. Minister […]

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is closely monitoring a lawsuit brought by the Four Seasons Resort Nevis Homeowners’ Association against Nevis Peak Holdings, as allegations over the condition, maintenance and long-term investment in the luxury resort place renewed focus on one of Nevis’ most important tourism properties. The case, Four Seasons Resort Homeowners Association Limited v. […]

Mia Romney, a visually impaired graduate of Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School, is being celebrated for an outstanding performance in the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, earning eight passes from nine subjects, including five Grade 1s and three Grade 2s. Romney, who continued her secondary education at Washington Archibald High School (WAHS), has been […]

As St. Kitts and Nevis navigates an uncertain global economic environment, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Nevis Premier Hon. Mark Brantley are presenting different, though at times overlapping, visions for the future of the Federation. Drew’s message has focused heavily on what his administration says it has already delivered for citizens, while Brantley […]

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 24, CMC – The main opposition New National Party (NNP) Monday called on the Grenada government to address “growing public concern” about reports of tuberculosis (TB) on the island and provide clear, transparent information on the measures being taken to protect patients, healthcare workers, first responders and the wider public. The […]

ROSEAU, Dominica, Aug 24, CMC -Police officer Rennick Stevens and 21-year-old Nyoka James were on Monday remand into custody after they appeared in a magistrate’s court lined to the disappearance and murder of a 16-year-old girl. Both have been charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to the death of 16-year-old Jerbiah Paul. […]

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Aug 24, CMC – A coalition of criminal hangs led by Viv Ansanm is being blamed for an upsurge in violence on Sunday night that left at least 30 people dead in the hillside community of Kenscoff overlooking the capital, Port-au-Prince. The Office of the Prime Minister has since condemned the “heinous […]

PUNTA CANTA, Dominican Republic, Aug 24, CMC – Haiti whipped defending champions Jamaica 4-0 to capture the 2026 CFU Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series in comprehensive style at Cap Cana Sports City here on Sunday. Haiti dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and should have taken the lead in the 16th minute, but Ronelson Janvier’s shot was blocked by Jamaican […]