The former board chairman and co-owner of Nodus International Bank (Nodus Bank), a Puerto Rican International Banking Entity, was sentenced today to 62 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and to pay forfeiture of approximately $13.6 million, which represents the value of the proceeds he derived from the wire fraud conspiracy. Juan Francisco […]

The Government is investing in new classrooms at Wakatipu High School to address the rapidly growing demand in Queenstown for secondary education, Education Minister Erica Stanford and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop say. The investment will see the New Zealand School Property Agency deliver 12 new classrooms for the school. Construction on the expansion will begin […]

The Government has signed a City and Regional Deal with Otago Central Lakes councils, establishing a 10-year partnership to support housing, infrastructure and economic growth in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Deal brings together the Government, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago […]

On Monday 5 October, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) published its intended final determination and recommendation for remedies in its anti-dumping investigation into boom lifts from China. Boom lifts — also known as cherry pickers — are aerial work platforms used to lift people, equipment, or materials to elevated heights. They are used across multiple […]

Passengers arriving in the UK will soon pass through airport eGates securely without showing their passport, as a new cutting-edge contactless system begins rolling out. From 6 October, eGates at UK airports will gradually switch to the new contactless technology, with every eGate set to be upgraded by early 2027. Here’s how it works: passengers […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after two illegal aliens were accused of stabbing an off-duty New York Police Department (NYPD) detective, with both suspects remaining at-large. According to local reporting, the incident occurred on October 2 in the Bronx. The two suspects approached the detective and attempted to […]

The Department of War announced the directed-energy systems selected following the Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s (JIATF-401) counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) directed energy pilot program, marking the next phase of efforts to expand the operational use of high-energy laser (HEL) and high-powered microwave (HPM) capabilities across the homeland. Systems selected for the pilot include: AeroVironment […]

As part of its nationwide initiative to crack down on “Pass the Trash” practices, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today opened investigations into various school districts based on allegations of staff-on-student sexual misconduct. OCR will determine whether the districts’ handling of alleged sexual harassment, including sexual assault, by district teachers, […]

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew met with Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley in Miami on September 28, as the Prime Minister continues his recovery and prepares to return to his full duties. Hanley travelled to Miami following his participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he […]

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joined football officials, government representatives and young players on Saturday for the official opening of a new FIFA Arena at the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) Technical Centre in St. Peter’s. The September 26 ceremony marked the completion of the new mini-pitch, which is expected to provide children and […]