ANTIGUA-Parliament gives the nod to money laundering legislation.
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has given the green light to the Money Laundering (Prevention) Act even as government and opposition legislators complained of developed countries, mainly Europe and the United States, imposing forcible compliance with international standards on Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Earlier this year, the European Union listed Antigua and Barbuda as non-compliant tax jurisdictions, even as St. John’s complained about the practice of shifting the goalposts in anti-money laundering policies. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who tabled th ..read more
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UNITED STATES-NYC Mayor, faith leaders appeal to US for more urgent aid for Haiti
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NEW YORK, CMC – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, elected officials, and faith leaders have called on the United States government to provide more urgent assistance to violence-wracked Haiti. “It is so important that we deal with the issues in Gaza and deal with the issue in Ukraine and some of the other wars that are playing out on the stage of our globe, but this is in our backyard,” Adams told a news conference with civil rights activist, the Rev. Al Sharpton and other faith leaders and legislators. “It’s in our backyard, and many of the residents of Haiti are from New York City, Miami, and o ..read more
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Belize- The state of emergency was declared in parts of Belize.
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BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC—The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, has welcomed Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam’s decision to declare a state of emergency (SOE) in southside Belize City and specific sections of the Cayo District. However, he insists that it should not be regarded as an admission of defeat by the police in dealing with the crime situation. The SOE will remain “in force for a period not exceeding one month; but may be extended from time to time by a resolution passed by the National Assembly for further periods.” It comes amid an upsurge in gang-related activity. Speaking t ..read more
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BERMUDA-CRIME-Police pinpoint several factors leading to the rise in gun-related crimes.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Assistant Commissioner of Police Antoine Daniels says there are several factors that are causing the sudden surges in gun crime in the Overseas British Territory, suggesting internal feuding between members of the same gangs. He said people with information should report it to the authorities, insisting that everyone has a role in making Bermuda safer. “Persons with any information on criminal activity, whether they believe it is essential or not, should contact police, Crime Stoppers, or speak with a police officer you know. “To ignore or believe this behavior will no ..read more
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ST. KITTS-Prime Minister Drew welcomes MOA among OECS countries with the CCBI program.
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has welcomed the decision by member countries within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) that have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to strengthen the Citizenship By Investment Programmes (CBI) in their territories. Under the CBI, foreign investors are granted citizenship in those countries in return for making a substantial investment in their socio-economic development. Apart from St. Kitts-Nevis, the other islands that have signed the MOA are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada. St. Lucia, which also h ..read more
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Government defends foreign workers’ Employment Policy.
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC—The Guyana government says it remains open to recruiting specialized skills from anywhere in the world for the public and private sectors, which do not currently exist in the country. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it had become aware of the circulation of a letter on recruiting healthcare workers. The letter, dated 5 February 2024, addressed to Sigma Engineers Ltd. Inc. and being circulated in the media, refers to the recruitment of Bangladesh healthcare workers. “The Ministry, in response to a request from Sigma Engi ..read more
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CRICKET-LEAD Taylor guides Jamaica to T20 title
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, MC—Captain Stafanie Taylor fittingly guided Jamaica to capture the Women’s T20 Blaze when she masterminded their eight-wicket victory over Leeward Islands here Monday. Chasing 125 in the final round of matches at Warner Park, Jamaica cantered to their target with ten balls to spare to finish the campaign unbeaten and complete the double, following their success in the Super50 Cup earlier this month. The 32-year-old Taylor was the architect of the chase, the veteran right-hander carving out a composed unbeaten 48 off 33 deliveries. Opener Rashada Williams struck 39 from 51 ..read more
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FOOTBALL-Lembikisa hands Reggae Boyz a narrow win
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ARLINGTON, Texas, CMC—Twenty-year-old full-back Dexter Lembikisa netted his first goal in Jamaican colors as the Reggae Boyz edged Panama 1-0 to claim third spot in the CONCACAF Nations League. With the contest at Arlington Stadium headed towards the break goalless on Sunday night, Lembikisa curled a left-footed volley past goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera from 24 yards out to break the deadlock and put the Jamaicans ahead in the 41st minute. United States-based midfielder Damion Lowe then struck the bar with a long-range chip on the hour mark as Jamaica squandered the opportunity to double their l ..read more
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CRICKET-LEAD Mangru, Schultz script Guyana win
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Mandy Mangru struck an unbeaten fifty. At the same time, West Indies teammate Kaysia Schultz snatched a five-wicket haul as Guyana crushed the Windward Islands by 69 runs to wrap up their Women’s T20 Blaze campaign in style here Monday. Choosing to bat first at Warner Park, Guyana gathered 131 for four off 20 overs, with the 24-year-old Mangru top-scoring with 51 not out off 50 balls with five fours and captain Shemaine Campbelle stroking 47 from 43 balls with seven fours. The pair posted 86 for the third wicket, a stand that pulled Guyana from 30 for two at the sta ..read more
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ST. Kitts-Nevis PM pays tribute to former Canadian prime minister.
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has described the late Canadian former prime minister, Brian Mulroney, as “a statesman of exceptional caliber, whose leadership and contributions have left an indelible mark on the landscape of Canadian politics and society.” Mulroney, who served as the 18th prime minister of Canada from 1984 to 1993, died on February 29 in the United States at the age of 84. He was buried in Montreal, Canada, last Saturday. In a letter to the Canadian authorities, Prime Minister Drew wrote of the importance of continuing diplomatic relations and fo ..read more
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