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The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) is urging the public to exercise caution when searching for Bermuda rental accommodations online, following a report of a suspected rental scam.

The BPS said that an individual responded to an online advertisement for a Bermuda rental property and was instructed to provide government-issued identification, proof of income, and an upfront payment before being permitted to view the property.

‘The requested payments included a deposit and a viewing/processing fee, to be sent via electronic payment services. The prospective tenant became suspicious of these requests, and no financial loss was incurred,’ the BPS said.

It urged members of the public that they should be cautious of rental listings that require payment before viewing the propert and that they should ‘never send deposits, application fees, or processing fees to secure a viewing without first verifying that the property and landlord are legitimate’.

The police are also asking that the public should verify the identity of the landlord or property manager through reputable sources and ‘be wary of requests to send money via wire transfer or electronic payment platforms, particularly where there is pressure to act quickly.

‘If an offer appears too good to be true, it may be a scam,’ the BPS said, adding ‘anyone who believes they have been targeted by a rental scam or has made a payment to a suspected fraudster, is encouraged to report the matter to the Bermuda Police Service at the earliest opportunity’.

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani says the city will ‘do everything in its power’ to support Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients as the Haitian community reels from the termination of TPS for almost 350, 000 nationals by the Trump administration.

‘The city will do everything in its power to support TPS recipients in this time of incredible instability, including through free legal consultations to assess eligibility for other forms of work authorization, as well as assistance navigating health insurance and other resources for employees and their families,’ he said.

‘Every affected employee is being connected with agency staff to understand their options, including non-disciplinary separation or resignation, pathways to reinstatement if work authorization is restored or another legal status is obtained, and support throughout this process,’ he added.

Mamdani said the City of New York was ‘forced by federal law, as recently decided by the Supreme Court, to review the work authorization of Haitian TPS holders and separate from any employees who have not established alternative paths to legal work.

‘The Haitian community is an indispensable part of New York City. Many of these TPS holders have lived here for decades. They fled earthquakes, famine, war and political violence.

‘They arrived in New York and built lives, raised families and started small businesses. Their contributions to the health care, construction, and hospitality industries, among so many others, help drive our economic strength. Their art, food, culture and families help make ours the greatest city on earth.’

Mamdani noted that only United States President Donald J. Trump has the power to restore TPS or grant Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to affected TPS holders.

‘Doing so would provide immediate protection while allowing families, employers and communities the certainty they need – and demonstrate the importance of an immigration policy that is both orderly and compassionate,’ he said, urging Trump to ‘exercise his authority to benefit all New Yorkers and protect our economy and provide certainty for employers and communities.’

In a special visit to the Caribbean community in Brooklyn on July 30, New York Governor Kathy Hochul reaffirmed her support for Haitian TPS recipients.

In June, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could move forward with stripping TPS from hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy (MOHWEE) says it has begun contact tracing and placed restrictions on elective surgeries after a drug-resistant bacterium was found at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH).

MOHWEE said its routine laboratory and antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems found four patients with wounds infected with a drug-resistant bacterium known as Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), with the New Delhi metallo-B-lactamase (NDM) resistance mechanism. MOHWEE said that the CRAB is a type of bacteria that can cause infections, especially in people who are very sick or hospitalised and that it occurs when the bacteria have become resistant to carbapenems, which are powerful antibiotics normally used to treat serious infections.

‘It is important to note at this time that the term ‘resistant’ means that some antimicrobials, including antibiotics normally used to treat serious infections, may no longer work effectively against it,’ the health authorities said, adding ‘this can make infections more difficult to treat, but it does not mean that treatment is impossible.

‘The detection of these cases does not mean that members of the general public are at immediate increased risk. This detection has triggered our response to further detect, contain and reduce the spread within the hospital setting,’ the ministry said.

In addition to contact tracing and restricted elective surgeries, measures being undertaken include enhanced infection prevention and control practices, continued laboratory and environmental testing and antimicrobial resistance surveillance.

The ministry is also reviewing possible epidemiological links between the cases as well as instituting environmental and equipment cleaning and sanitation and monitoring for any additional cases.

‘Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global public health concern. It occurs when bacteria and other microorganisms develop the ability to survive medicines that were previously effective against them.

‘This can make infections more difficult to treat and reinforces the importance of using antimicrobials, including antibiotics, responsibly and only as prescribed by a healthcare professional.’

The MOHWEE said while it understands that information regarding drug-resistant organisms can cause concern ‘however, the detection of these cases demonstrates the importance of the surveillance systems that are in place to identify unusual patterns early and allow public health teams to investigate and respond.

‘The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy administrative team, together with the management and clinical teams at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, will continue to closely monitor the situation and implement the necessary measures to protect patients, healthcare workers and the general public,’ the MOHWEE added.

The following is the CANANews and SPORTS Schedule for Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

TAIPEI -St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday Tuesday pledged that his new Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration is ready to usher in a ‘next chapter’ in the 45-year diplomatic relationship with Taiwan, while calling for increased Taiwanese investment to further strengthen bilateral ties.

GEORGETOWN -The Bar Association of Guyana says it has taken note ‘with grave concern’ media reports regarding the administration of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

KINGSTOWN – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environmental Health and Energy (MOHWEE) says it has begun contact tracing and placed restrictions on elective surgeries after a drug-resistant bacterium was found at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH).

ST. JOHN’S – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for greater cooperation between the judiciary, parliament and the executive in addressing the recent increase in crime and violence, while emphasizing the need for sentences that are proportionate to the seriousness of criminal offences.

BELMOPAN – The Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) says its online registry system (OBRS) has been restored following the ‘cybersecurity incident’ on August 4.

SPORTS:

KINGSTON – The wait is finally over. Caribbean Premier League cricket is back in Jamaica, and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange, is rolling out the red carpet for fans, regional neighbours, and international visitors alike as the Jamaica Kingsmen prepare to make their home debut at the iconic Sabina Park.

In a gut-wrenching repeat of last Friday’s narrow loss, the Jamaica Kingsmen came within a whisker of pulling off a miraculous heist on Tuesday night, only to fall five runs short of the Barbados Tridents’ imposing total in a roller-coaster Caribbean Premier League fixture at Sabina Park.

Chasing a daunting 207 for victory, the Kingsmen finished on 201 for nine, their valiant effort headlined by a breathtaking counter-attack from Andre Russell that had the home faithful on their feet until the very last over.

The Kingsmen’s chase began in nightmare fashion, crumbling to a disastrous 8 for 3 inside the first two overs.

Keacy Carty attempted to inject some life into the innings with a brisk 45 off 27 balls, but when his wicket fell, Jamaica seemed dead and buried at 132 for 7 in the 14th over.

That’s when Russell and young Vitel Lawes stepped in to rewrite the script. What followed was a stunning display of power-hitting that turned a rout into a razor-thin contest.

Lawes, displaying composure beyond his years, announced his arrival by launching Gudakesh Motie for a six in the 15th over, then unleashed carnage on Mujeeb ur Rahman in the 17th, smashing three towering sixes in a single over.

Russell, meanwhile, was at his destructive best, clubbing Raymon Simmons for a pair of massive blows as the required run rate began to plummet.

With 15 runs needed off the final six balls, Sabina Park erupted into a deafening roar. But the fairytale ending was not to be. Russell, who had blazed 68 off just 38 deliveries, holed out off Simmons’ bowling in the final over, effectively sealing the visitors’ victory.

Lawes’ fighting 32 off 20 balls offered a glimpse of a bright future, while Russell’s knock also carried him past the 2,000-run milestone in CPL history.

The Tridents owed much of their success to Daniel Sams, who held his nerve under pressure to finish with outstanding figures of 4 for 20. Chris Green provided valuable support with 2 for 27.

Earlier, the Tridents had set the stage with a formidable 206 for 3, anchored by Brandon King’s elegant 73 off 51 balls and propelled by a devastating late-overs assault from Sherfane Rutherford.

The visitors raced out of the blocks, with Zachary Carter (27 off 15) leading a 40-run powerplay stand alongside King inside the first 3.3 overs.

Carter’s departure brought Quinton de Kock to the crease, and the South African showed no signs of slowing down. De Kock (42 off 25) combined with King for a 72-run partnership off 45 balls, his strike rate of 168.00 and three sixes keeping the Kingsmen’s bowlers under constant pressure.

But it was the final four overs that proved decisive. At 156 for two after 16 overs, the Tridents exploded for 50 runs in the death phase.

King fell on the last ball of the 19th over, but Rutherford ensured the onslaught continued, remaining unbeaten on 50 off 28 balls, a brutal knock featuring three sixes and four boundaries.

That total ultimately proved just enough, as the Kingsmen were left to rue another agonising near-miss in front of their heartbroken home crowd.

The heads of the judiciary of several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries Tuesday said they have taken note of recent public reports regarding the administration and functioning of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

In a joint statement, the heads of the judiciary of Barbados, The Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago said that the CCJ ‘occupies a position of profound importance as a regional institution and within the regional judicial architecture’.

Their statement followed a report in the Trinidad and Tobago Sunday Express newspaper claiming that the CCJ President, Justice Winston Anderson, had been accused by a majority of his fellow judges of governing the regional court in an ‘authoritarian’ and ‘dictatorial’ manner

The newspaper said that the complaints range from unilaterally imposing a judicial dress code to allegations of ‘panel fixing’ and attempts to influence the outcome of cases.

The judicial leaders whose countries subscribe to the Original and or Appellate jurisdictions of the CCJ that was established on 16 April 2005, following the signing of its founding agreement on 14 February 2001, said the court is also vested with the power to adjudicate on matters involving the Revised Treaty of Chaguramas that governs the regional integration movement.

‘Its authority, like that of all courts, rests upon public confidence in the independence, impartiality, integrity and competence of its judges,’ they said, adding ‘we do not consider it appropriate to comment upon the merits of statements or allegations attributed to individual judges, nor upon matters arising within the internal deliberative or administrative processes of the Court.

‘However, we express grave concern about the breach of confidentiality which resulted in the disclosure of what appear to be internal communications.’

The heads of the judiciary say they ‘remain confident in the Caribbean Court of Justice as a vital regional judicial institution and in the commitment of its judges to the principles which underpin the administration of justice throughout the Caribbean.

‘The Heads of Judiciary reaffirm their commitment to the independence of all regional judiciaries, the institutional integrity of the Caribbean Court of Justice, and the enduring importance of maintaining public trust and confidence in the courts of the region,’ they said in the statement.

In a statement to the Sunday Express newspaper, the CCJ said it ‘is mindful that questions and allegations presented without the benefit of context, background, or an appreciation of the nature of judicial deliberations, collegial discussions, and institutional governance may lend themselves to misunderstanding or mischaracterisation.

‘For that reason, the Court wishes to reaffirm that the Judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice remain committed to the tenets of judicial conduct enshrined in the United Nations Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct-independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety, equality, competence, and diligence.

‘Maintaining public confidence in the Court is fundamental to upholding the rule of law and preserving trust in the administration of justice. The Caribbean Court of Justice remains committed to providing accessible fair and efficient justice for the people and states of the Caribbean Community.’

Prime Minister Gaston Browne Tuesday said that he is ‘seeking public advice’ regarding the removal of ‘under-performing members of the Judiciary from the jurisdiction’.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Browne said the Parliament has increased the maximum sentence to 15 years for gun crime in Antigua and Barbuda.

‘We were advised by members of the judiciary that no minimum sentencing should be legislated, which will fetter discretion and would constitute a trespass on the domain of the judiciary,’ Browne wrote.

‘However, we find that some in the judiciary are abusing the discretion in law, by imposing lenient sentences on repeat offenders and others who have committed heinous crimes. ‘

Browne said that these short sentences have now resulted in approximately 250 repeat offenders, who are stretching law enforcement capabilities and putting the entire society at risk.

‘The Executive has the authority to ask for the removal of these under-performing members of the Judiciary from the jurisdiction,’ he said, asking ‘alternatively, if the court refuses to remove them from the jurisdiction and they are non-belongers – should the Executive exercise its right to remove them from the state in the interest of national security and protection of the citizenry from these criminals ?

‘Seeking public advice,’ Browne wrote.

Prime Minister Browne latest statement follows Monday’s meeting of security officials here which he chaired in which he called for greater cooperation between the judiciary, parliament and the executive in addressing the recent increase in crime and violence, while emphasizing the need for sentences that are proportionate to the seriousness of criminal offences.

Prime Minister Browne told the meeting that he is particularly concerned that repeat offenders and persons convicted of gun-related crimes were receiving sentences which, in his view, did not adequately reflect the seriousness of their offences.

While he acknowledged the constitutional separation of powers among the Judiciary, Executive and Parliament, Browne said there must nevertheless be a degree of cooperation among the three branches in fulfilling their respective responsibilities for the governance and security of the country.

‘We are asking for your cooperation. We are demanding it in order to keep our country safe,’ he told the meeting even as reiterated that his comments were not intended to undermine the independence of the Judiciary.

In March this year, Prime Minister Browne called on Caribbean courts to comply with legislation approved by parliaments that increases fines and jail terms for persons involved in gun-related crimes.

‘The magistracy, the judiciary generally, I’m saying here, step up. Otherwise, you’re going to destroy these countries inadvertently by showing that you’re all-powerful and you’re independent.

‘That is not the type of, let’s say, governance ethos that we wish to see within the judiciary. We know you’re independent, but God damn it, man. We say increase the fines, increase the penalties, increase the custodial sentences of people involved in gun crimes,’ Browne said as police investigated the murders of 17-year-old Omari Lewis and his 18-year-old friend, Brianna Clark, in what residents had described as an execution-style shooting, believed to be carried out from a moving vehicle.

The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has established a new regional reference referral laboratory here, boosting the region’s capacity to track, test and respond to antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Health and wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tifton said that the facility will strengthen surveillance, improve clinical decision-making and reduce the Caribbean’s dependence on overseas testing.

‘The establishment of the lab will significantly strengthen our ability to identify resistant organisms more quickly, improve surveillance, guide appropriate treatment decisions, and provide valuable evidence supporting national policy and clinical practice.

‘It also reduces dependence on overseas referral testing while improving access to high-quality laboratory services across the Caribbean,’ he added.

Tufton said that the facility complements the work of Jamaica’s National Public Health Laboratory, hospital laboratories, infection prevention and control teams and clinicians and pharmacists, while supporting the country’s National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance.

He said Jamaica has been strengthening its surveillance systems, promoting responsible antibiotic prescribing, advancing antimicrobial stewardship and increasing public awareness about the appropriate use of antibiotics.

‘We are not sitting down and doing nothing. What this does is add capacity, and it also allows us to do even more,’ he added.

The AMR Regional Reference Referral Laboratory will serve as a regional hub for advanced testing, surveillance and technical support, enhancing the Caribbean’s ability to detect and respond to drug-resistant infections, while supporting evidence-based public health decision-making across CARPHA member states.

The wait is finally over. Caribbean Premier League cricket is back in Jamaica, and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange, is rolling out the red carpet for fans, regional neighbours, and international visitors alike as the Jamaica Kingsmen prepare to make their home debut at the iconic Sabina Park.

The Kingsmen will host four blockbuster night matches this month, beginning Tuesday, August 11 against the Barbados Tridents, followed by clashes with the Guyana Amazon Warriors (August 13), Trinbago Knight Riders (August 15), and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (August 18).

All matches are set for 7:00 p.m. starts under the Sabina Park lights.

‘We are back, and we are in it to win it,’ declared Minister Grange, whose passion for the game was unmistakable.

‘The spirit of ‘We Are Tallawah’ remains strong in the hearts of Jamaican cricket fans. That same passion, pride, and fighting spirit now continues with the Jamaica Kingsmen.’

The return of a Jamaican franchise to the CPL represents more than just cricket.

Minister Grange hailed the public-private partnership that made it possible, involving her Ministry, the Ministry of Tourism, the Caribbean Premier League, and Kingsmen Sports Enterprise.

The arrangement, she noted, is designed to maximise value for Jamaica through tourism promotion, youth development, women’s cricket advancement, and the global showcasing of Brand Jamaica, all while keeping additional costs to the public purse to a minimum.

‘This partnership allows us to advance grassroots cricket for our boys and girls, support the development of women’s cricket, and highlight the best of Jamaican culture and entertainment on an international stage,’ Minister Grange explained. ‘Come for the cricket. Stay for the culture.’

With an unmistakable sense of pride, the Minister extended a warm welcome to the diaspora and regional visitors, encouraging them to take advantage of specially curated travel packages available through Visit Jamaica.

‘There is no better place in the region to watch, feel, and celebrate T20 cricket than right here in Kingston,’ she proclaimed. ‘When you come to Sabina Park you will not only see world-class cricket, you will experience Jamaica: our music, our food, our energy, and our people.’

Minister Grange issued a rallying cry to fans across the island and beyond, urging them to pack Sabina Park and demonstrate the unique atmosphere that only Jamaican supporters can deliver.

‘Let us fill Sabina Park. Let us show the region and the world the unique atmosphere that only Jamaica can provide,’ she said. ‘We Are Tallawah, and now we rise with the Kingsmen.’

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has held talks with representatives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to discuss developments in Guyana’s poultry industry after the authorities agreed to the temporary importation of approximately 330,000 pounds of chicken per week

During the meeting Mustapha outlined a number of measures being implemented by the government to maintain stability in the poultry market and ensure that consumers continue to have reliable access to chicken at reasonable and stable prices.

He said that the government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the poultry industry, is closely monitoring production, supply and market demand to ensure that any temporary supply gaps are addressed in a timely manner.

A statement issued following the meeting on Monday, said that as part of this approach, arrangements have been put in place to facilitate the temporary importation of approximately 330,000 pounds of chicken per week.

It said that the imports will complement local production and help to maintain adequate supplies on the domestic market while local production continues to strengthen.

Mustapha said that the measure is a ‘temporary and carefully’ managed intervention, designed to safeguard consumers while at the same time protecting and supporting Guyana’s local poultry producers.

The New Guyana Marketing Corporation (New GMC) is facilitating the importation process, with the chicken to be distributed through local distributors and suppliers across the country. Mustapha said that the process will remain subject to monitoring and oversight to ensure that the intervention achieves its intended purpose and that the market remains stable.

He also highlighted government’s commitment to strengthening the poultry industry over the long term, adding that attention is being given to expanding storage and cold-storage capacity within the sector.

Mustapha said increased storage capacity would provide producers with greater flexibility to manage production and market supply. During periods when production is high, poultry could be properly stored and subsequently released onto the market when demand increases, helping to create greater predictability and stability for both producers and consumers.

He said the government’s approach is focused on maintaining a strong, resilient and sustainable poultry industry, while ensuring that consumers have access to an adequate supply of affordable chicken.

Mustapha said that the government will continue to work closely with poultry producers, importers, distributors and other private-sector stakeholders to monitor the market and respond where necessary.

‘The objective is to ensure that there is a reliable supply of chicken for consumers while creating the conditions for our local poultry industry to continue expanding and becoming more resilient,’ Mustapha said.

The statement said that the engagement with the PSC forms part of the government’s ongoing consultations with the private sector as it works to strengthen Guyana’s agricultural value chains, improve market stability and ensure food security.

‘Government remains committed to supporting local production while taking the necessary measures to ensure that consumers are protected and that the poultry industry continues to grow in a stable and sustainable manner,’ the statement added.