Tag Archives: caribbean

United States: Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury took coordinated action to further disrupt the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization (Prince Group TCO).  The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned nine individuals and 26 entities linked to Prince Group TCO, including TCO leadership, investors in scam compounds, and front companies.  In […]

United States: U.S. Department of Education Opens Investigations into Maryland State Department of Education and Three Maryland School Districts for Alleged Title IX Violations

Today, on the fifty-fourth anniversary of the signing of Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened new investigations into the Maryland State Department of Education, Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George’s County Public Schools, and Frederick County Public Schools (the Districts) in Maryland. OCR will determine whether the Districts […]

United States: Marco Rubio: Further Sanctions on the Cuban Regime’s Revenue Generation Network

Today, I am designating five Cuban entities generating revenue for the Cuban regime, including three associated with the previously designated Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), and one member of the extended Castro family pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order (E.O.) 14404 of May 1, 2026, “Imposing Sanctions on Those Responsible for Repression in Cuba […]

Government Advances National Addressing System Initiative

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is moving forward with plans to implement a comprehensive National Addressing System aimed at improving postal services, emergency response capabilities and national planning efforts. According to a June 19 SKNIS release, the initiative will address longstanding gaps in the country’s street and addressing infrastructure, […]

Guyana makes direct appeal to Sandals

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 22, CMC – The Guyana government has appealed to the Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts International (SRI) to seriously consider establishing a resort here, saying the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  country is one of the strongest tourism investment opportunities in the region. SRI operates several all-inclusive beachfront resorts across eight Caribbean destinations, making it one […]

St. Lucia: Government signs agreement for 12 month pilot programme with US-based organisation

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 22, CMC – The St. Lucia government Monday said it has signed an agreement with a United States-based organisation to support a 12-month pilot programme that will be delivered through primary healthcare facilities and community health worker platforms. According to the official statement, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre signed the memorandum […]