The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement arrested an illegal alien who was caught flying a drone in restricted airspace near a FIFA event in Kansas City, Missouri. On July 3, Jose Gerardo Garrido-Benitez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was […]
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Front Page, July 17th, 2026
Antigua: Government against delayed broadcast of Carnival activities
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Jul 17, CMC- The Antigua and Barbuda government has rejected a proposal to delay the broadcast of the country’s annual Carnival events next month, reiterating that all official shows will continue to be streamed live during the 2026 festival. Antigua Carnival 2026, which takes place from July 25 to August 4, under […]
Bahamas: PM Davis welcomes extended presence of J.P. Morgan in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jul 17, CMC -Prime Minister Philip Davis has welcomed the decision of the New York based global financial services, J.P. Morgan to open an officer in The Bahamas, saying “this is a statement of confidence. “It reflects a belief in the future, and today it sends a clear message: J.P. Morgan continues to […]
Trinidad PM welcomes correspondence from Venezuela
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jul 17, CMC -Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who has been declared “persona non grata” by the Venezuelan National Assembly in October last year, says she is “deeply touched” to have receive a letter from Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. In a statement posted on her social media page X, […]
Barbados: National Hero Sir Garfield Sobers passes away
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul 17, CMC – The cricketing fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Barbados’ National Hero, Sir Garry Sobers on Friday. Sir Garry passed away at the age of 89 at his home in Highgate Gardens, 11 days shy of his birthday. Considered as the greatest all-rounder in this sport’s […]
CXC makes changes to school based assessment programme
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jul. 16, CMC -The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced significant changes to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) programme, introducing a new assessment framework designed to protect the integrity of regional examinations as the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow. According to a CXC press release, the changes will affect both […]
New Zealand: Latest Figures Continue Year-On-Year Increase In Jobseekers Finding Work
New figures reveal further year-on-year improvements in the number of New Zealanders moving off benefit and into work. Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston says the numbers are encouraging. “In the year ending June 2026, there were 86,544 exits from a main benefit into work – an increase of 5772 from the year […]
New Zealand: Mental health Response For Canterbury 111 Calls
People in Canterbury experiencing mental distress have received support from a new mental health co-response team since it began operating, with early results showing the service is already delivering positive outcomes for the region, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced today. “Since the end of May, 35 people have received support through this new co-response […]
United States: The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging Its State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition To Illegal Aliens
Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department alleges in its filing that these laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens […]