PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 22, CMC – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Tuesday said it has completed its audited financial statements for a three year period beginning in 2017 “marking a significant step in strengthening transparency, financial accountability and governance across the organisation. “Bringing the airline’s audited financial statements up to date, following an […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 22, CMC – The Bermuda Land Management Corporation (BLMC) has confirmed that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has indicated that it will not pursue the development of the Daniel Head property at this time. In July last year, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva said the BLMC had […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sep 22, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Falcons assistant coach and bowling consultant Sir Curtly Ambrose said he is not surprised by the team’s title-winning performance in the just concluded Caribbean Premier League. The Falcons captured their maiden CPL title on Sunday night in dominant fashion with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the […]

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sep 22, CMC – West Indies Women’s head coach Shane Deitz believes the upcoming Zimbabwe white-ball tour will present a valuable opportunity for the team’s younger players to make their mark. Cricket West Indies recently named a 15-player squad for the tour, which will see the West Indies Women play three ODIs between September […]

The National Ticketing Solution (NTS), also known as Motu Move, will roll out fully in Canterbury from today, marking an important milestone in delivering an easier and more convenient way for passengers to pay for public transport across New Zealand, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “Current public transport ticketing systems are majority funded by Government […]

The Coalition Government has agreed to regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act framework, providing a clearer pathway for industry to explore and develop the emerging resource. Resources Minister Shane Jones and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop say the decision provides greater certainty to industry, iwi and hapū, landowners and communities about […]

The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks and escalating violence in the region. Following a request from the Saudi Arabian Government, the UK has agreed to provide an RAF Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft to support Saudi defensive activity in support of the legitimate government […]

Sandy Point historian, educator and cultural practitioner Larry Armony has died following a boating incident at Frigate Bay Marina. Armony, 80, was injured in the incident on September 21 and received emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to Joseph N. France General Hospital, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved six new Workforce Pell Grant programs in Texas, making it the fourth state in the nation to receive program approvals. Eligible students at Kilgore College and Weatherford College can now use Federal Pell grants to enroll in short‑term, high‑quality career training programs designed to prepare students […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced a significant, one-time investment of more than $174 million in additional funding to strengthen America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This funding commitment reflects the Trump Administration’s ongoing pledge to support institutions that have played a foundational role in advancing opportunity and economic mobility for […]