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Special reserve police officer in Trinidad charged with forgery over CXC certificates

A Special Reserve Police (SRP) officer in Trinidad and Tobago has been charged with forgery and misbehaviour in public office after she submitted copies of invalid certificates purportedly obtained from the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).

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June 9, 2026

Bahamas urges citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba
The Bahamas government is urging citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Cuba, saying the country continues to experience challenges affecting electricity supply, fuel availability,…
June 9, 2026

US federal judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, contradicting an earlier federal court ruling upholding the fee hike.
Updated 22 hours ago

Trump administration will offer expedited visa interviews at select embassies for US$750
June 6, 2026

Judge blocks Trump administration’s asylum freeze on 39 countries
BOSTON (AP): A federal judge yesterday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries…
June 6, 2026

Peruvians to vote for a ninth president in 10 years
A run-off election tomorrow will allow Peruvians to choose their ninth president in just 10 years, either the conservative daughter of a disgraced former president or a nationalist congressman. Keiko…
June 6, 2026

Former Prince Andrew made money subletting cottages on his rent-free estate - Report
LONDON (AP): The former Prince Andrew made money by subletting three cottages on the estate where he lived rent-free for two decades, according to a report on the royal family’s properties released…
June 6, 2026

Country on track to join EU 
TIVAT (AP): Montenegro is on track to become a member of the European Union by 2028, the bloc’s leaders and the Balkan country’s president said yesterday following a summit focused on expanding the…
June 5, 2026

Federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
A federal judge on Friday struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and…
June 4, 2026

American Airlines temporarily suspends some of its summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs
American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers’ budgets amid the war with Iran.