BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 22, CMC – Acting Comptroller of Customs, Sonea Anita Jordan, has been charged with failing to disclose a conflict of interest and misconduct in public office. Acting Comptroller of Customs, Sonea Anita Jordan. The Barbados Police Service said its Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) and Anti-Corruption and Anti-Terrorism Unit (ACAT) arrested and […]

by Lennox Aldred NORTH SOUND, Antigua, Aug 22, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated the Trinbago Knight Riders by five wickets in the 14th match of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here Saturday. Scores: KNIGHT RIDERS 165-6 in 20 overs (Colin Munro 46, Nicholas Pooran 43, Sunil Narine 19 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 21, 2026 A newly drilled groundwater well in Saddlers has delivered an encouraging boost to St. Kitts’ efforts to strengthen its water supply, with initial testing producing approximately 175 US gallons per minute. The well is the first drilled under the Government’s EC$28 million Groundwater Drilling Project, being implemented by the […]

Charlestown, Nevis, August 21, 2026 As the curtains come down on Culturama 52, the Nevis Culturama Festival has extended its appreciation to the thousands of people whose participation, support and hard work helped bring the island’s premier cultural celebration to life. In a message marking the close of the festival, the Nevis Culturama Festival thanked […]

The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system, says Auckland Minister Simon Watts, Science Technology and innovation Minister Penny Simmonds and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. NZIAT is New Zealand’s fourth Public Research Organisation, set […]

The British High Commission hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for 20 Malaysian scholars who will be heading to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies under the prestigious Chevening scholarship. The current Chevening cohort saw an increase in the number of scholars from East Malaysia, from three last year to five this year – […]

Victims-survivors of rape and sexual abuse will get 24/7 support through a free, trauma-informed, confidential helpline thanks to new Government funding. The Ministry of Justice has announced it has awarded £8.7 million to Rape Crisis England & Wales to continue their vital around-the-clock Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line. Free to use, the helpline offers […]

The Department of War released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military today. The Department remains committed to preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment, and continues to confront and counter harmful behaviors, provide victim assistance, and strengthen command climates. “Dignity, respect, and discipline are foundational to the warrior ethos and […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced the approval of Arizona, Nevada, and South Carolina’s Ed-Flex applications, marking a historic milestone as 25 states now have access to this flexibility. With half the nation participating, Ed-Flex is reshaping how education agencies respond to local needs and drive student academic achievement. Ed-Flex allows states to waive […]

Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA). Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior […]