The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. “Energy security is national security. Iran’s recent stranglehold on the global oil market shows that […]

The Department of State congratulates the Republic of Botswana on joining the Artemis Accords.  Botswana is the 68th country to sign the Accords to date, pledging its commitment to peaceful exploration and use of space. Botswana’s Minister of Communication and Innovation David Tshere signed the Accords on behalf of the Republic of Botswana on June 25, […]

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, 2026, the Trump Administration has mounted a swift, comprehensive, and whole-of-government response to save lives and deliver urgently needed relief to the Venezuelan people. This State Department led response is also harnessing the power of American innovation by partnering with leading […]

All 47 passengers and crew aboard the inter-island ferry Apple Syder were safely rescued on Monday after the vessel experienced difficulties and began submerging just minutes after departing Basseterre for Nevis. According to initial reports, the ferry encountered problems just minutes into its routine voyage, prompting an emergency response from the St. Kitts and Nevis […]

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew appears to be heading into the next election carrying two perceived political negatives. The first is the report that he may have asked Senior Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas to stand down for the coming election. This has not been confirmed, but if true, it would add unnecessary weight to an […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 26, 2026 — Significant investments in water infrastructure have expanded access to reliable 24-hour water service across much of Saint Kitts, according to Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who says approximately 70 percent of the island now enjoys continuous water supply—an increase from just over 20 percent when his […]

WASHINGTON, Jun 28,  CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it has activated its emergency response mechanisms to support the health response in Venezuela following two consecutive earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude that struck the country last week. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by these devastating earthquakes,” said PAHO Director Dr. […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun. 28, CMC – Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has been appointed Commissioner of Police, effective July 3, 2026, succeeding Commissioner Richard Boyce, who is retiring after a distinguished career in law enforcement. The appointment follows a selection process conducted by the Protective Services Commission, including candidate interviews and the submission […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun. 28, CMC – Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on regional security, economic development and climate resilience, following high-level talks held on the sidelines of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Panama last week. The 2026 Canada-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Group Meeting was […]

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun. 28, CMC – The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) has launched the Venezuela Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, a new mechanism designed to mobilize and channel public, private and international contributions to support the country’s recovery following the earthquakes that struck last week. The initiative comes in […]