Mario Pašalić secured his place in Atalanta history after scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Club Brugge on Tuesday. The Croatian midfielder netted in the 87th minute to complete the comeback, and his late header became his eighth Champions League goal for the Italian club. That total moved him past Duván Zapata and Josip Iličić, who each scored seven goals in the competition.
The 30-year-old played a key role in the turnaround after Atalanta trailed until the 74th minute. Pašalić earned a penalty that Lazar Samardžić converted to tie the match. He then delivered the winning goal with a close-range header. Croatian manager Ivan Jurić praised his compatriot after the match, saying the goal showcased the midfielder's...
Caribbean residents face higher costs for U.S. visitor, student, and work visas after a $250 surcharge took effect on Tuesday. The One Big Beautiful Bill raised standard tourist visa fees from $185 to $435 per person, with the Department of Homeland Security collecting the mandatory charge at the time of issuance. A family of four traveling to the United States will pay an additional $1,000 in visa expenses under the new requirement.
Jamaica received 83,957 tourist visas in 2024, and the increase affects travelers across the region seeking entry to the United States. Officials may grant refunds if visitors comply with visa terms by departing within five days of expiration or adjusting their legal status. The Homeland Security secretary...
Americans accounted for 12 percent of the 402 people approved for Grenadian citizenship through the Investment Migration Agency in the second quarter of 2025. The figure represents a significant increase from 1 percent of 632 approvals in the first quarter and marks the first time U.S. applicants surpassed Nigerians for second place behind Chinese nationals. The island nation approved 893 new citizens by the end of June 2025, generating EC$103.2 million in revenue from the program.
Investment Migration Agency Chief Executive Officer Thomas Anthony announced plans to expand outreach across Africa with a promotional tour of West Africa scheduled for October. The agency previously engaged with more than 100 participants at meetings with...
Guyana's president introduced financial reforms on Wednesday to strengthen oversight of the banking sector and stabilize foreign currency markets. Dr. Irfaan Ali met with Bank of Guyana Governor Dr. Gobin Ganga, Guyana Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Godfrey Statia, and bank officials to announce nine standard operating procedures aimed at promoting transparency and preventing capital flight. The government injected $332 million into foreign exchange markets in 2024, but demand increased to $1.2 billion by 2025, with $160 million in pending requests.
Credit card transactions surged from $91.3 million in 2023 to $347.5 million in 2024, prompting authorities to examine whether businesses were misusing personal cards for commercial...
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Wednesday charging two men with stealing American-funded medical supplies from Kenya and reselling them for profit. Davendra Rampersaud, a 42-year-old Guyanese citizen, and Eric Ndungu Mwangi, a 40-year-old Kenyan national, allegedly conspired to divert HIV test kits and other health commodities from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority. Investigators say Rampersaud purchased the stolen items through his company, Caribbean Medical Supplies, and resold them to the government of Guyana.
The scheme involved approximately $650 million in USAID-funded supplies meant for Kenyan patients between 2015 and 2019. Rampersaud paid Mwangi more than $177,000 for diverted medical equipment before marking...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced on Tuesday that her nation will implement free movement policies with order and dignity as four Caribbean Community states begin allowing citizens to relocate across borders without restrictions. The agreement permits nationals from Barbados, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica to work, reside, and pursue education in member countries, effective Wednesday. Mottley addressed public concerns about security and economic impact, emphasizing that criminal background checks through INTERPOL, U.S. Homeland Security, and Caribbean Community databases will continue to protect against illegal activity.
The prime minister argued that labor mobility addresses workforce shortages caused...
The United States endorsed the United Nations Security Council's authorization to replace Haiti's Multinational Security Support mission with a Gang Suppression Force and establish a UN Support Office in Haiti. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Wednesday that Washington will collaborate with partners to deploy the new force rapidly as armed gangs continue to destabilize governance and security across Haiti.
Rubio praised Kenya and the nations participating in the previous mission for confronting widespread insecurity. The transition adopts an international burden-sharing framework designed to provide adequate resources for combating criminal organizations that have seized control of large portions of the country.
The Security...
Four Caribbean nations launched a free movement agreement on Wednesday, which permits their citizens to live and work across borders without requiring visas or work permits. Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed the pact, which allows for indefinite relocation with passport stamps or digital records confirming residency rights.
The agreement extends beyond earlier economic-focused mobility by removing six-month stay limits and work restrictions among participating states. Governments retain the authority to deny entry to individuals who threaten national security, but migrants can access education, healthcare, and essential services in host countries. A March 2022 Caribbean Community protocol enabled...
Belize's government accepted recommendations for an independent investigation after receiving a report on the alleged abduction of citizen Ryan Budna and his transfer to Guatemalan authorities in August. Assistant Commissioner of Police Suzette Anderson submitted the report after officials deemed an earlier review insufficient. The Cabinet approved two recommendations: launching an independent probe and restricting officers from public comments to protect potential legal proceedings.
Police Commissioner Dr. Richard Rosado returned to duty immediately after the Cabinet determined the inquiry report contained no evidence implicating him in the controversy. Authorities placed Rosado on 45 45-day leave last month amid the incident...
