A proposed reduction to flight passenger security levies will generate millions of dollars in annual savings for the aviation sector and meets the Government’s commitment to reduce levies once the sector’s regulator had stabilised post-Covid, Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is consulting on a proposed 5% reduction to domestic […]

People in need of mental health and addiction support in Hawke’s Bay will have another place to turn, with the new Hawke’s Bay Crisis Recovery Café opening this week and peer support soon available in the Emergency Department, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “We have seen strong growth in the peer support and lived […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) extended the enrollment period for the 1 percent interest rate reduction benefit by an additional three months. Borrowers who enroll in auto pay by December 31, 2026, or those who are already enrolled, will benefit from the interest rate reduction through June 30, 2028. Since the Department […]

A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida charged two individuals, Swapnadip Roy, 33, and Vicky Ramancha, 37, both Indian nationals, with conspiracy and smuggling related to an alleged transnational counterfeit prescription drug distribution scheme. The indictment alleges that Roy, Ramancha, and their co-conspirators sold counterfeit Ozempic to distributors in the United States […]

On Sept. 28, the Justice Department announced charges and guilty pleas involving 12 individuals, including three illegal aliens, in connection with illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration, and related election crimes across the country. The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of U.S. citizenship to register or vote, false statements on citizenship […]

The United States is today sanctioning 21 individuals and 25 entities tied to the Sinaloa Cartel, including cartel leader Ismael Zambada Sicairos (“Mayito Flaco”) and the network of Tijuana- and Mexicali-based cell leaders, financial facilitators, and corrupt Mexican officials who enable the cartel to operate with impunity along the U.S.-Mexico border. This action underscores the […]

Over a year ago, UN sanctions and other restrictive measures on Iran were restored following completion of the snapback process by the UN Security Council in response to Iran’s continuing “significant non-performance” of its nuclear commitments.  In support of Operation Economic Outcast, today the United States is sanctioning eight entities and five individuals in relation […]

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 28, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government Monday  released to the public the proposal received from the United States government concerning the operating procedures for the possible transfer of third-country nationals removed from the North America country. In addition, St. John’s has also released its counter-proposal sent to Washington. Both […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Sept 28, CMC – A new study examining the tourism in five Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries calls for productivity, decent work and the transition to formality to advance together in the tourism sector. The study undertaken by the International Labour Organization (ILO) involved Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia. According […]

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 28, CMC – The Bermuda government has goven an assurance to public officers that are employed and eligible to retire on March 31 next year that the cash amount of the lump sum will remain protected if they continue in service. “Whether you retire a year later or many years later, you […]