On Sept. 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the relocation of U.S. Space Command’s headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Since then, USSPACECOM’s rapid footprint expansion in the region highlights the command’s commitment to an expeditious transition while remaining laser-focused on its no-fail mission. Today, more than 140 uniformed […]
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United States: Trinidadian Foreign National Pleads Guilty to Sex Trafficking in New York
Trinidadian foreign national and lawful permanent resident, Chad Barclay, 33, pleaded guilty today to sex trafficking and admitted to kidnapping six additional victims. During the plea hearing, Barclay admitted that on Sept. 13, 2022, he enticed the victim to his residence to engage in commercial sex, where he robbed and sexually assaulted her. As part […]
United States: Justice Department Clarifies Duty of States to Report Known Illegal Aliens Under Welfare-Reform Law
The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel has issued a legal opinion clarifying that when a state chooses to participate in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, all agencies within that state — not only those that administer TANF or SSI benefits — must report individuals […]
United States: Promoting Pacific Prosperity: U.S. Engagement at the Pacific Islands Forum
The United States is a Pacific nation and has long stood with our Pacific friends and neighbors to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Our commitment to the security and prosperity of the Pacific Islands is steadfast, enduring, and a key pillar of our America First Foreign Policy. On September 1, at the Pacific […]
Dr. Shawn Richards Returns as PAM Political Leader as Party Begins New Chapter
Dr. Shawn Richards has been elected Political Leader of the People’s Action Movement, returning to the helm of the historic political organization as the party seeks to chart a new course following a period of leadership transition. Richards was elected Tuesday, September 1, at a Special Caucus attended by delegates from PAM’s eight constituencies. The […]
NEVLEC Marks 26 Years of Powering Nevis’ Growth and Progress
Charlestown, Nevis — September 1, 2026 For 26 years, the Nevis Electricity Company Limited has been part of the daily life of Nevis, powering homes, businesses, schools, healthcare facilities and other essential services across the island. The company marked the milestone with a message celebrating its journey of service, resilience and innovation, while reflecting on […]
ANTIGUA-Prime Minister disappointed at moves by gas owners to seek higher profit margins
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 1, CMC – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he is disappointed at the decision of gas station owners here to shut down their facilities on Tuesday in support of their demands for an increase in their profit margins. “I just got a call that gas station dealers are demanding an increase […]
Brantley Calls on Nation to Pray for Prime Minister Drew, Puts Politics Aside Amid Illness
Charlestown, Nevis (September 1, 2026) Premier of Nevis and Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has called on citizens and residents across St. Kitts and Nevis to pray for Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew as he receives specialized medical care abroad. The Cabinet Secretariat confirmed that Drew remains in stable […]
Guyana: Cuban construction worker dies in freak accident
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 1, CMC – A Cuban construction worker died and two of his colleagues received multiple burns after a metal scaffolding came into contact with electricty power lines outside a building at Plantation Houston, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday. The names of the Cuban national and the others injured have not been released […]
OECS governments urged to provide crown lands to farmers on transparent terms
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Sept 1, CMC – The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, Tuesday urged governments of the sub-region to provide access to crown lands on transparent terms and at rates that will allow young people to make a significant contribution to the agricultural development in the […]