Veterans discharged or impacted by the ban on LGBT personnel in the armed forces have 100 days left to apply for the government’s restorative measures. The measures were introduced following an independent review on the impact of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the UK Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000. The government is now issuing a final call at GOV.UK/affected-by-the-ban to eligible veterans before the application deadline closes on 12 December. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said: No one […]
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Great Britain: Maritime Heroes Honoured For Inspiring The Next Generation Of Seafarers And Supporting Communities At Sea
Eleven outstanding seafarers have today (3 September 2026) been recognised for going above and beyond the call of duty, receiving the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. Merchant Navy Day celebrates the tireless contribution of the UK’s merchant seafarers and vital role they play in supporting global trade, tourism and national security. Operating commercial […]
United States: Gov. Beshear Requests Trump Rescind Harmful Tariff and Trade Policies To Lower Prices for Hardworking Families
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that he rescind his harmful tariff and trade policies, which are fueling a cost-of-living crisis for hardworking Americans and harming signature Kentucky industries such as agriculture, bourbon and coal. “It is the American consumer, not the foreign exporter, who pays the price for Trump’s failed […]
United States: One Year In, U.S. Space Command Headquarters Relocation Moving Expeditiously to ‘Rocket City, USA’
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 […]
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 […]