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Updated 18 minutes ago

NHT warns public about fake social media accounts advertising houses for sale

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is warning the public to be on alert for fraudulent social media accounts that are falsely claiming to represent the organisation and are advertising NHT houses for sale.

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OUR acquiring equipment to verify quality of telecoms services
Within the next few months, the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) will have the capacity to independently verify the quality of telecommunications services being provided to the public.
June 11, 2026

FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans ‘should chill’ about referee denied US entry
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong.”
Updated 22 hours ago

Revolving surveyor fee loan fund for small landholders
The Government is looking at establishing a revolving fund where landholders of two acres or less can apply for loans to pay surveyor fees.
Updated 22 hours ago

British Virgin Islands to scrap visas for work permit holders
The British Virgin Islands government has announced plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks as part of efforts to improve the territory’s investment climate and…
Updated 22 hours ago

Health Minister proposes census of caregivers so gov’t can assist them
With approximately 150,000 caregivers islandwide not on payroll, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has proposed that a census be done, so that they can be better assisted by the…
Updated 22 hours ago

Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup
HONG KONG (AP) — Just hours before the World Cup kicked off, Hong Kong authorities announced they seized 230,000 suspected counterfeit items worth an estimated $20 million, including jerseys tied to…
Updated 21 hours ago

Haiti’s World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform
Haiti has been forced to change the design of its World Cup jersey after it was deemed too political by FIFA just months after the Caribbean nation had to amend its Winter Olympic uniforms.
Updated 19 hours ago

1,424 container houses in the island
The Government has acquired additional container houses to accommodate families impacted by Hurricane Melissa, with 1,424 units now in the island.
Updated 35 minutes ago

Police probing deaths of missing Manchester woman and security guard sought in connection with her disappearance
A multi-division police investigation is under way following the discovery of the bodies of a Manchester woman who was reported missing and a security guard who was reportedly being sought by…