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United States: California Woman Federally Charged With Paying Individuals, Including Homeless People On L.A.’s Skid Row, To Register To Vote

A California woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives has been charged with paying individuals – including homeless people living in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles – to register to vote. “False registrations undermine Americans’ faith in elections – even more so when payoffs are involved,” said Assistant […]

United States: The United States To Host G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Atlanta, Georgia

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30-31, 2026. The meeting will bring together foreign ministers from the world’s leading economies to advance the G20’s core mission of promoting global stability and prosperity.  Discussions will focus on strengthening international cooperation, addressing global economic challenges, and supporting open markets and resilient supply chains. Atlanta, as a center […]

United States: United States Responds To Ebola Outbreak In Africa

The Department of State is coordinating a comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. By working to contain the outbreak before it reaches American shores, the United States is protecting the health of Americans at home and abroad. On May 15, 2026, within 24 hours of learning of the confirmed cases, the Department leveraged its outbreak response and humanitarian […]

Brantley expresses confidence in Nevis’ economy outlook

Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, has expressed strong confidence in the island’s economic outlook, citing continued growth, rising construction activity and a pipeline of major development projects expected to shape Nevis’ future. Speaking during an extended discussion on governance and national priorities, Brantley said the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has recorded steady progress across several key […]

Caribbean urged to accelerate AI workforce training as digital economy expands

LISLE, May 17, CMC –Caribbean countries are being urged to accelerate workforce training and education in artificial intelligence as industries across the region prepare for rapid technological change and growing global competition. The US based institution, DeVry University says it is expanding its AI-focused education initiative throughout the Caribbean through its Bridge to Brilliance programme, […]

Barbados regulators monitoring millions linked to international money laundering probe

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 17, CMC – Financial regulators in Barbados are monitoring suspicious financial transactions involving millions of dollars allegedly linked to funds misappropriated from Malaysia’s state-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). According to Barbados Today, the Central Bank of Barbados and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) confirmed they are tracking developments after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption […]

Guyana establishes national taskforce to improve mathematics performance

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 17, CMC – The Ministry of Education has established a National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at improving mathematics performance across schools nationwide and developing a long-term strategy to strengthen how the subject is taught.   Sonia Parag Education Minister Sonia Parag announced the initiative during the taskforce’s first meeting at the National Centre […]