Jamaica Begins Receiving Third-country Deportees Under Controversial US Agreement
JAMAICA - The first flight carrying third-country nationals from the United States arrived in Jamaica on Tuesday, marking the start of a highly scrutinized bilateral agreement that uses the Caribbean nation as a temporary transit hub for migrants.
Psychiatrist Urges Caribbean to Raise Legal Age for Alcohol, Cannabis Use
DOMINICA - A consultant psychiatrist at Dominica's Acute Psychiatric Unit is urging Dominica and other Caribbean countries to consider raising the legal age for alcohol and cannabis use.
UN Allocates US$75 Million for Aid to 507,000 People in Haiti
HAITI - The United Nations has allocated an additional $75 million to provide emergency assistance to 507,000 people in Haiti amid escalating violence, displacement and disruptions to essential services.
Six Flags Closes 9 Rides After 1 Person Dies in a Roller Coaster Incident in Georgia
UNITED STATES - Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks on Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags over Georgia.
Congo’s Confirmed Ebola Cases Exceed 9,000 as Containment Efforts Falter
CONGO - Government figures released Tuesday show Congo's ebola outbreak stand at 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces.
Isaias Closes In on the US Gulf Coast as a Dangerous Category 3 Hurricane
UNITED STATES - Homeowners gassed up generators, filled bathtubs with water and bought last-minute supplies along the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday while Hurricane Isaias gained strength as it charged toward the beaches of Alabama and the Florida panhandle.
Golden Eagle Foundation Youth Ambassador Awards To Honor 11 Men
GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - On October 10th at the Pelican Bay Resort in Grand Bahama, 11 distinguished Bahamian men will be celebrated for their contributions to building the next generation and the nation.
Russia Pounds Ukraine With Missiles, Killing 7 And Targeting Power Grid
RUSSIA - Russia pressed its missile and drone barrage of Ukraine, killing seven people, including a child, while mainly targeting the power grid.
The U.S. Military Says Its Withdrawal Of Troops From Iraq Is Complete
UNITED STATES - The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic state group. The last U.S. troops left an air base in Northern Iraq under a deal between Baghdad and Washington.
Cayman Islands Extends Fuel Relief Program Through December
CAYMAN ISLANDS - The Cayman Islands government has extended its 2026 Fuel Relief Programme through December, which includes a 100% waiver of import duties on gasoline, diesel and propane.