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A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 11 months in jail after his 80-year-old grandmother, who was given a chance to decide whether he should go to prison, virtually slammed the prison cell door shut with her words with him inside.

‘Well, I can’t go against the court. Whatever the court says, I have to satisfy. That ain’t mean that he going behave himself better. . He is very rough and rude. Sometimes, you talk to him and he listen, other times he don’t,’ Kerhen Jacobs told Chief Magistrate Colin John when asked her what she thought of the prosecution’s suggestion that her grandson be given a suspended sentence.

As a result, Jamel Douglas will spend the next 11 months in prison for assaulting his grandmother on December 26, 2025 – Boxing Day – causing actual bodily harm. And when he is released from prison, he has two months to compensate the woman EC$270 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) for her cellphone, which he smashed during the same incident, or spend a further six months in prison.

Douglas first appeared in court on December 29, last year where he pleaded guilty to a charge that on December. 26, 2025, without lawful excuse he damaged one black Nokia cellular phone valued at EC$270, Jacobs’ property, intending to damage such property.

He also pleaded guilty to a charge that he assaulted Jacobs, causing actual bodily harm.

During the sentencing hearing, the prosecutor, Shamrack Pierre, had suggested that Douglas be given a suspended sentence.

However, when Chief Magistrate Colin John asked Jacobs what she thought about that, she pointed out that Douglas has repeatedly been aggressive to her.

‘So, whatever the court decides, I can’t go against it and I won’t go against it,’ Jacobs said.

The court heard that on December 26, Jacobs was at her home in her porch in conversation with a friend, when the Douglas showed up at her house and sat on a table. Douglas and Jacobs live in separate houses in the same yard.

Jacobs told Douglas that she was having a conversation and asked him to excuse himself.

As a result, Douglas jumped on top of the table and began behaving aggressively.

Jacobs had her cellular phone in hand and made a phone call. Douglas pulled the cellular phone out of Jacobs’ hand and, in doing so, squeezed the fourth finger on her left hand.

He then took the phone and slammed it to the ground, and left.

In mitigation, Douglas gave a rambling excuse for his action, telling the court that he had had a history of mental illness but his last episode was over five years ago.

He presented himself as unfairly treated by the other members of his family.

After hearing Douglas’ mitigation, the chief magistrate told Douglas that he thought he would have used the opportunity to apologise to his grandmother.

Douglas then went on to apologise to his grandmother even as he made excuses for his actions.

The chief magistrate told Douglas that a person’s home is their castle.

‘Your grandmother should be allowed to enjoy her home in comfort without disturbance by you. You are a big man; you are 38 years old, and you should not be going there to harass your grandmother.

‘I have to ensure that at least for the next 11 months that your grandmother enjoys some level of comfort without you interfering with her.

‘I hope that you learn when you are in prison and not repeat that behaviour,’ the chief magistrate added.

Two Caribbean-born community activists in New York have strongly denounced the United States military strikes in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s President Nicolás Maduro and subsequent extradition to New York to face charges of narco-trafficking.

Maduro and his wife are expected to be arraigned in a US federal court in Manhattan on Monday.

Grenadian Martin Felix and Jamaican Delroy Wright, told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that Trump’s actions do not bode well for the region.

‘The long-standing Caribbean people’s aspiration to remain a zone of peace is now under threat from the Trump doctrine, which places oil profits above people and normalizes confrontation in the region,’ Felix said.

‘US actions toward Venezuela signal a dangerous new phase, reinforced by the so-called Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, defined by bullying, unilateralism, overt regime-change, and economic coercion.

‘This approach undermines both international stability and the rule of law, disregarding the constitutional requirement that only Congress may authorize war. Such practices erode legal norms and directly challenge the Caribbean’s right to peace, sovereignty, and non-militarization.

‘We need a strong CARICOM (Caribbean Community) now more than ever, if ever we are to survive this existential threat to the region. Now more than ever, we need to revive the unifying principles enshrined in the Treaty of Chaguaramas,’ Felix added.

Wright lamented that if the proposed Caribbean Federation in the late 1960s had materialised, it would have been more difficult for Trump to intervene militarily in the region.

‘Now, here we are, that Trump believes it’s ok for him to do as he pleases in the Caribbean, aided and abetted by a few self-serving Heads of State.to invade Venezuela and extract its president.

‘If we had a federation, it would not be so easy for Trump or any foreign leaders to do so. Our country would not only be a sovereign nation; it would be a sovereign federation-a collective. And so, you can trace this back to the failed federation.

‘It created a weak regional economic that failed to attract future leaders or the kind of think tank to put policies in place to build up a barrier against infiltration or invasion.’

Wright said that Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad- Bissessar ‘not only empowered Trump to invade Venezuela, but she also made every Caribbean nation susceptible to be invaded.

‘Kamla should be ashamed!’ he declared.

On Saturday, Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D. Clarke strongly condemned what she described as Trump’s ‘unauthorized’ military strikes in Venezuela and the US military’s capture of Maduro.

Clarke, the daughter of Jamaican immigrants, who represents the 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn, told CMC that Trump acted without congressional authorization in conducting military strikes in Venezuela, and forcefully and unilaterally causing ‘regime change by seizing President Nicolás Maduro.

‘In a brazen affront to the rule of law and the US Constitution and without any rational consideration of the grave consequences that will inevitably follow, in the dead of night, Donald Trump has plunged the United States into yet another dangerous foreign entanglement by unleashing direct military strikes upon Venezuela’s capital and capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife,’ said Clarke, who also chairs the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).

In a separate statement, the CBC said that Trump’s decision to bypass Congress and conduct a military operation to capture Maduro and bring him to the United States to stand trial is ‘a grave and illegal abuse of power.

‘It is also indefensible that President Trump would choose to funnel taxpayer dollars into unauthorized military action in Venezuela for the expressed interest of oil, rather than addressing the urgent needs of millions of Americans struggling with rising health care costs,’ the CBC said.

It said while Maduro is, in fact, an illegitimate leader, the deployment of US military power to impose political change in a sovereign nation, without the consent of Congress or a clear and defined plan of action, ‘threatens to draw the United States into an indefinite conflict in Venezuela.

‘We cannot understate the severity of the consequences that could follow from such reckless actions, which threaten regional stability and weaken our standing on the world stage,’ it said, adding that Trump’s stated intention to assume control over Venezuela is ‘wholly unacceptable’.

The CBC called on the Trump administration ‘without hesitation, to provide comprehensive briefings to the Gang of Eight, as well as to all Members of the House and Senate’.

The ‘Gang of Eight’ (G8) in the US Congress refers to a small, bipartisan group of top-ranking leaders and intelligence committee chairs who obtain sensitive classified briefings from the president and his administration, ensuring important national security information is shared while restricting access to only essential legislators.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, also of New York, denounced Trump’s announced plan to run Venezuela as ‘unacceptable.’

‘It is critical that the Trump administration provide an immediate ‘Gang of Eight’ briefing, followed by briefings for all members of the House and Senate early next week,’ they urged in a joint statement.

Jeffries told CMC that while ‘Maduro is a criminal and authoritarian dictator who has oppressed the people of Venezuela for years, Donald Trump has the constitutional responsibility to follow the law and protect democratic norms in the United States.

‘That is what putting America First requires. The Trump administration has not sought congressional authorization for the use of military force and has failed to properly notify Congress in advance of the operation in Venezuela.

‘The promotion of security and stability in a region requires more than just military force as we painfully discovered in Iraq and Afghanistan,’ added Jeffries.

Pursuant to the US Constitution, Jeffries said the framers gave Congress ‘the sole power to declare war as the branch of government closest to the American people.

‘The House and Senate must be briefed immediately, and compelling evidence to explain and justify this unauthorized use of military force should be presented forthwith,’ Jeffries demanded.

In defending the Trump administration for not notifying the ‘G8’ before military strikes in Venezuela and the capture of Maduro, Republican Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said ‘Congress isn’t notified when the FBI is going to arrest a drug trafficker or cyber-criminal here in the United States, nor should Congress be notified when the executive branch is executing arrests on indicted persons.

‘Congress doesn’t need to be notified every time the executive branch is making an arrest,’ he said.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that a senior official of the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC), in which Venezuela has a 25 per cent shareholding, had been questioned by United States authorities during a recent trip to the North American country.

Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Prime Minister Browne said that he first became aware of the situation involving WIOC chief executive officer, Gregory Georges, in a report that had been published in the local media.

‘I saw the publication on Real News and I spoke to Gregory Georges,’ Browne said, adding that Georges had confirmed that he was detained and questioned by US authorities and that his electronic devices were temporarily taken during the process.

‘He told me that he was questioned and that his laptop and phone were taken, but later returned to him,’ Browne said, noting that WIOC’s Venezuelan shareholding predated the imposition of US sanctions on Venezuela.

Prime Minister Browne said that WIOC is in compliant with the sanctions adding ‘there has been absolutely no violation whatsoever’

Prime Minister Browne explained that the questioning appeared to be linked to ongoing international scrutiny surrounding Venezuela’s historical 25 per cent shareholding in WIOC.

‘I’m just stating what the issues are as I know them,’ Prime Minister Browne said without indicating whether any action would be taken against the WIOC official.

He told radio listeners that his comments were intended to clarify the situation amid heightened international attention on Antigua and Barbuda and its state-owned entities.

According to WIOC, it is the premier oil storage and petroleum products provider in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and the rest of the Eastern Caribbean.

A teenage Haitian girl who was forced to flee her home in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, due to gang violence is urging adults not to ‘give up on children.

Thirteen-year-old Dieussika was living peacefully with her family before armed violence and insecurity forced them to flee.

‘We had to leave our home, and my sister almost died because of her asthma,’ she said.

Haiti remains firmly in the grip of a security crisis as gangs battle for control of territory in the capital and beyond.

Insecurity has caused the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people which has added to the humanitarian and economic crises the country is grappling with.

Conflict, displacement, poverty and insecurity have converged to make learning nearly impossible for hundreds of thousands of Haitian children.

During the 2024-2025 school year, many schools were directly impacted by violence, with more than 1,600 closed and dozens occupied by armed groups.

In overcrowded shelters and displacement sites, children lack access to textbooks, learning materials as well as qualified teachers.

Dieussika’s family was forced to live in a number of temporary locations but life remained difficult. ‘There are diseases, insects that bite. but despite everything, I wanted to continue going to school,’ she says.

In one site for displaced people, she was able to resume her studies thanks to catch-up classes organized by UNICEF.

Today, she dreams of becoming someone important in society to help children and raise awareness among young people about rejecting armed violence.

One night, heavy rain soaked her belongings, destroying her books and clothes. Yet, Dieussika spent the entire night drying them, determined not to give up on her studies.

‘School means so much to me. Without education, my dream would be lost,’ she said.

Her favorite subjects are French and maths, and she said she feels pride every time she can bring good grades home to her parents.

Thanks to five months of catch-up classes with the support of Education Cannot Wait, a UN fund for education in emergencies, Dieussika was able to take her exams and return to school.

‘I had lost hope, but these classes gave me confidence again. We also received vocational training in crochet, leatherwork, and cosmetology. It was an incredible opportunity,’ she recalled proudly.

At school, Dieussika actively participates in her mathematics class, encouraged and supported by her teacher. She wants to put an end to the hardship her household faces and show her family that they too can follow in her footsteps.

‘I want to become someone important to help people. Without school, we cannot achieve our dreams,’ she said with determination.

Her message to adults and decision-makers is clear and moving: ‘Do not give up on children. Love them even more and give them opportunities to learn and dream.’

Many adolescent girls like Dieussika drop out of school due to safety concerns, caregiving responsibilities or the absence of menstrual hygiene materials.

Thanks to the UN and its work with the Haitian authorities and partners, educational and psychosocial support programmes have reached more than 17,500 children, including 10,500 girls.

For Dieussika, as for so many others, these programmes represent more than education they are a lifeline, a chance to turn fear into confidence and ambition.

Sherfane Rutherford smashed a boundary-laden, unbeaten 47, but it was not enough to prevent the Pretoria Capitals from going down by 10 wickets to Sunrisers Eastern Cape when the SA20 continued here on Monday.

Rutherford clobbered four sixes and three fours in his 22-ball knock that carried the Capitals to 176 for seven in their 20 overs at SuperSport Park.

Opener Connor Esterhuizen topscored with 52 off 33 balls, inclusive of six fours and two sixes, while Shai Hope made just five.

Anrich Nortje claimed 3-32, while Adam Milne took 2-36 for the Sunrisers.

The opening pair of Jonny Bairstow, who hit an unbeaten 85, and Quinton de Kock finished on 79 not out, then shared an unbroken partnership as Sunrisers romped to 177 without loss in 14.2 overs.

Bairstow slammed eight fours and six sixes in his 45-ball knock, while Player-of-the-Match de Kock smashed six sixes and five fours in 41 balls.

The win catapulted the Sunrisers to the top of the table on 15 points from their five games, while the Capitals remained fifth with just seven points from their five games.

Lawyers representing the leader of the main opposition New Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Party, Azruddin Mohamed and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed, say they will appeal a ruling by the Chief Justice that their extradition matter before a magistrates court could go ahead on Tuesday.

‘We are disappointed that the Chief Justice did not find that on the arguments and have a regard to the circumstances of this case that a stay was warranted in the circumstances,’ said Roysdale Forde, one of the attorneys representing the Mohameds.

‘We disagree with the decision respectfully and we will be filing an appeal to the Full Court and we will be seeking a stay of the proceedings at the level of the Full Court,’ Forde said, noting that the appeal could be filed later Monday or early on Tuesday.

‘The stay has not been granted but there are other strategic moves that we will make tomorrow to bring this proceedings to some degree of a halt so that these issues can be determined,’ Forde said.

He said that the matter is likely to be a long and arduous process, potentially progressing through the Court of Appeal and ultimately to the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), regardless of whether a stay is granted at this stage.

The Mohameds remain on GUY$150,000 (One Guyana dollarUS$0.004 cents) bail each.

The United States government had on October 30, 2025, requested the extradition of the 76 year-old businessman and his 38-year -old son after they were accused of multiple charges including wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, aiding and abetting, and customs-related violations connected to an alleged US$50 million gold export and tax evasion scheme.

In his ruling on Monday, Chief Justice Navindra Singh said in assessing the balance of convenience, it seems that a stay of proceedings is a drastic remedy in the circumstances presented to the Court, where the constitutional issue/s can be determined without halting the extradition process, and no immediate and irreversible harm has been demonstrated,

In his decision, Chief Justice Singh addressed the element of public interest. He said the Mohameds have not established that allowing the committal proceedings to continue will cause irreparable harm.

‘No surrender order is presently imminent.’ He reasoned that the Magistrate’s proceedings are preliminary in nature and may result in discharge and even if committal occurs, the applicants retain the right to challenge any surrender order before execution of that order. He said further, the risk of onward extradition to a third state remains hypothetical at this stage and is not sufficient to justify halting statutory proceedings.

On the point of whether the balance of convenience between the applicants’ interest and the public interest favours intervention, the Chief Justice said the court must balance the their interests with respect to liberty pending determination of the proceedings and meaningful access to constitutional justice against a substantial Public Interest in honouring Guyana’s international extradition obligations, maintaining confidence in the administration of justice and preventing the use of constitutional litigation as a device for delay.

‘The public interest would be undermined if extradition proceedings could be routinely stayed by the filing of constitutional motions raising issues capable of

later resolution,’ he said.

Singh set January14 as the date to begin hearings into the two High Court cases brought by the Mohameds challenging the extradition proceedings, namely the constitutionality of several provisions of the Fugitive Offenders Act and the other that the Authority To Proceed granted by Home Affairs Minister of Affairs, Oneidge Walrond has been infected by explicit political bias against the leader of WIN party.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, in welcoming the Chief Justice’s ruling, told reporters that if the magistrate rules against the Mohameds, they would be immediately taken into custody pending any further legal challenges.

Nandlall said courts around the world have rejected any type of intervention that seeks to stay, stop or delay the committal hearing from taking place because after they are held, saying ‘there is an elaborate regime of challenges that the law provides for any party who is aggrieved by the committal hearing ruling.’

He said that ‘in-built regime’ stays the extradition process while those challenges are exercised.

‘Clearly, the scheme of the law, the intent of the law to allow the extradition process to be fluid and for those who are aggrieved by it to invoke the remedial provision that the law permits for challenges to take place but in a manner contemplated and provided for by the law,’ Nandlall told reporters.

The Dominica government Monday reiterated that it is firmly committed to the principles of international law, multilateralism and the United Nations system, and has a longstanding respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and human dignity.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit addressing the weekend United States military invasion of Venezuela and the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro on allegations of being involved in the illegal drugs trade, told a news conference that ‘Dominica reiterates its call for the rule of law to be observed, and for ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure Venezuela’s stability, good governance, democracy and peace’.

Maduro is due to appear in a Federal Court in New York on Monday on federal criminal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.

Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was also seized by the U.S. military and also faces federal criminal charges, including conspiracy to import cocaine.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Saturday in a post on social media that Maduro and Flores ‘will soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.’

Prosecutors charged Maduro with federal crimes in 2020, during President Donald Trump’s first term.

Skerrit told reporters that while Dominica remains ready to support all such efforts with regards to the respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and human dignity, ‘at this moment, our concern is for the wellbeing of the Venezuelan people.

‘Political developments have real consequences for ordinary citizens, affecting social and economic stability and in many instances, access to essential services. We therefore encourage restraint, and actions which prioritise peace and the protection of human life,’ Skerrit said.

He said that Dominica is also mindful of the ‘practical and immediate’ effects that regional developments can have, noting that for example, in the immediate aftermath of military activity in Venezuela, there were disruptions to some flight schedules in the region, which inconvenienced persons travelling to Dominica.

‘Dominica is also attentive to the broader regional implications of instability. Our Caribbean region is closely interconnected through trade, energy cooperation and migration. Developments in one country inevitably have ripple effects across neighbouring states. It is for this reason that we place great value on regional dialogue and coordinated engagement.’

Skerrit said that in this regard, Dominica continues to engage with its partners in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) adding ‘we will continue to support efforts which promote dialogue among stakeholders, and encourage solutions based on mutual respect and international norms.

‘I understand and acknowledge the uncertainty and concern caused by these recent developments, and I assure the people of Dominica that my Government will continue to represent your interests with diligence and care.

‘As discussions continue at the regional and international levels, the government of Dominica will remain engaged, measured and principled. We will continue to assess developments, consult with our regional partners and act in a manner consistent with our longstanding foreign policy values,’ Skerrit said.

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Sunday that she is ‘not surprised at all’ that Caribbean politicians have been implicated in the illegal drugs trade.

In a statement posed on X, Persad-Bissessar said that she had been asked ‘about the US indictment against Maduro and whether I was surprised that Caribbean politicians were implicated.

‘I’m not surprised at all. As the story continues to unfold, I have no doubt that many ‘respectable’ and ‘celebrated’ people across all sectors of society will be exposed,’ she said.

Skerrit told reporters that no member of his government has ever been questioned or detained by the United States authorities regarding the illegal drugs trade.

‘With respect to the indictments, you have the same information that I have, ‘Skerrit said, adding ‘I am not in a position to comment on the details of this indictment against ‘resident Maduro’.

He defended the agreement reached with the state-owned Venezuelan oil company under the 2005 PetroCaribe initoative through which Venezuela provided subsidised fuel and favourable payment terms to Caribbean and Central American countries.

The beneficiaries, received vital energy supplies, enabling budget support, infrastructure projects, like housing, and debt relief.

Skerrit said that the relationship with the state-oil company was ‘transparent, above board, we never engaged in any illegal activities, any activity that contravene international law, domestic law.or international treaties.

‘So there is nothing to be worried about. This government has been transparent as the word transparent itself and I can say to you without any fear of contradiction.this government has never engaged itself in any drug dealing, in any illegal activity whatso ever.

‘WE can stand and say this anywhere with a very clear face and a sincere heart,’ Skerrit told reporters, adding ‘you know ou position on drug trafficking.

‘There is no government in the history of this country that has spent more money on the police and national security measures ensurng that this country and the region remains a very peaceful place.

‘I know social media is hot and exciting and all sort of spurious things are being said, but the truth of the matter is noboy can point fingers at this government,’ he said, defending also the PetroCaribe initative.

‘It is above board and certainly we are not aware of any activity contrary to any laws or treaties.’

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Monday announced that Dominica had entered into an agreement with the United States to facilitate third country refugees to be sent to Dominica to mitigate scenarios where the United States cannot return these individuals to their state of birth or origin.

‘In our discussions with the State Department there has been careful deliberation of the need to avoid receiving violent individuals or individuals who will compromise the security of Dominica. This has been acknowledged and well received by the State Department,’ Prime Minister Skerrit told a news conference.

He said given the importance of bilateral relationships between the United States and Dominica, he as prime minister and head of government, ‘believe it is important to find key points of agreement and compromise between our countries.

‘This engagement is based on our responsibility to safeguard the wellbeing of our people, particularly their access to lawful travel, education, employment and family connections, while strengthening cooperation between our governments.

‘I believe this will further deepen our longstanding relationship and signal clearly that Dominica remains a willing and reliable partner of the United States in the region,’ Skerrit said.

Asked to disclose which countries the migrants would be coming to Dominica, Serrit said ‘there are details’ which he cannot share with th country at this stage.

‘But all of the questions you have asked have been considered as part of the discussions and part of the agreement, the MOU between Dominica and the United States,’ Skerrit said, noting that Washington ‘has been very respectful and resaonable and understanding of our concerns.

‘I think they have taken our concerns into very serious considerations and those concerns are being reflected in the final document agreed between ourselves. But as time goes by we will know how we operate this agreement,’ he added.

Meanwhile, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected allegations by the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) that the country had entered into a secret agreement with the United States to accept large numbers of deportees.

‘ The UPP elements and propagandists have accused my government of signing a secret agreement, to accept over 100K, criminal deportees from the US. This is a dastardly political spin, mired in lies and disinformation, designed to score cheap political points.

‘We agreed to accept, possibly up to ten, non criminal refugees, who may have skills that are in short demand locally. This is a goodwill agreement in which we will maintain the full discretion, to accept or reject any recommended person.’

Browne said that the US has agreed to assist in providing biometric details and any information of criminal conduct.

he said the US government has invited over 100 countries to assist in reducing the burden on the US, by accepting some of their refugees and or deportees.

‘We have agreed to participate, limiting our intake to a maximum of ten individuals with skills and no criminal record,’ he said, noting that several countries, including Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have signed off on the agreement.

‘The UPP as usual, always opportunistically seeking to promote lies and sensationalism to garner public support,’ he added.

A defiant Nicolas Maduro Monday pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges telling a New York Federal Court that ‘I am still president’.

Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, who were seized from their Caracas compound last Saturday and flown to the US as part of a special forces operation that has drawn both praise and condemnation from around the world.

The United Nations Security Council is meeting in an emergency session and when he appeared in court, Maduro told the 92-year-old judge in Spanish ‘I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela’

Maduro, wearing a blue jail uniform, and his wife were led into court for a brief, but required, legal proceeding that will likely kick off a prolonged legal fight over whether he can be put on trial in the U.S. Both put on headsets to hear the English-language proceeding as it is translated into Spanish.

The couple were transported under armed guard early Monday from the Brooklyn jail where they’ve been detained to a Manhattan courthouse.

The matter has been adjourned to March 17.

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The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Monday, January 5, 2025.

ROSEAU – Dominica reiterates position that it is firmly committed to the principles of international law, multilateralism and the United Nations system, and has a longstanding respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and human dignity.

KINGSTOWN -The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it is monitoring the situation in Venezuela very closely, following the invasion by the United States and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

PORT OF SPAIN -The Trinidad and Tobago government has reaffirmed its support for the United States mission ‘aimed at dismantling all elements which facilitate transnational crime in the Americas’.

PARAMARIBO – A former senior government minister is urging local historians to independently research and document the successful coup d’état by Sergeant Major Desi Bouterse on February 25, 1980, after dismissing as ‘an investigation fir for the trash’ an investigation conducted by the authorities in the Hague.

ROSEAU – The United States and Dominica have entered an agreement to facilitate third country refugees to be sent to Dominica to mitigate scenarios where the United States cannot return these individuals to their state of birth or origin.

SPORTS:

PORT OF SPAIN – West Indies Under-19 all-rounder Aadian Racha believes the regional side is in prime position to capture their second ICC Under-19 World Cup title.