Incoming Chair PM Pierre: CARICOM Must Continue to Move Closer to the People
CARIBBEAN - The Caribbean community (CARICOM), has a new leader at the helm - Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. He will serve from July 1st until December 31st 2026.
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship In Loss for Trump
UNITED STATES - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against U.S. President, Donald Trump's order limiting birthright citizenship. In a 6-3 ruling, the justices upheld a lower court's decision that blocked Trump's executive order directing U.S. agencies not to recognize the citizenship of children born in the U.S. if neither parent is an American citizen or legal permanent resident.
U.S. And Iran Pause Strikes But Disagree Over Next Steps On Talks
MIDDLE EAST - President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though one of Iran's top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war.
Serious Crimes Fall Nearly 20% Across Jamaica In First Half of 2026
JAMAICA - Serious crimes across Jamaica declined by almost one-fifth in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The statistics show an overall drop of 19.5% in serious crimes nationwide.
Zelenskyy Condemns ‘horrific attacks’ as Russian Strikes Kill 11 and Wound 40
UKRAINE - Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as "horrific attacks."
Venezuelans Search Earthquake Ruins as Aftershock Rattles Disaster Zone
VENEZUELA - With the window for finding survivors shrinking fast, Venezuelans, on Monday, combed through more ruins of buildings toppled by last week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes, and a 4.6 magnitude aftershock rumbled through the disaster zone in the northern state of La Guaira.
Shooting in Germany Leaves 6 People Dead, Suspected Shooter Arrested
GERMANY - A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Northern Germany left 6 people dead on Monday. The facility includes temporary accommodation for pregnant women or young mothers with children.
HIV Cases Rise, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Health Officials Urge Vigilance
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - Health authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines urging residents and visitors to take greater precautions as new HIV infections continue to increase across the country.
Death Toll Climbs as Search for Loved Ones Continue in Venezuela
VENEZUELA - A rare double earthquake ravaged Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 920 and injuring another 3,360. Many more are feared dead.
4th Direct Cash Relief Since 2021 Targets 13,000 TCI Citizens
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS - About 13,000 Turks and Caicos Islands citizens are set to receive a one-time $500 cost of living relief payment - a $6.5 million package government says is intended to provide immediate relief to households struggling with higher fuel costs and the cost of living.