Mariah Carey is "doing her best" following family deaths, says ex Nick Cannon
Following the loss of both her mother and her sister in August, Mariah Carey is "doing the best that she possibly can." That's according to her ex-husband Nick Cannon, the father of her twins, Monroe and Moroccan.
On Aug. 27, Mariah revealed to People, "My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” Her mom, Patricia, was 87; her sister, Alison, was 63. Their respective causes of death haven't been revealed.
Cannon tells Page Six, "She’s doing the best that she possibly can, considering the circumstances. But as a family, we just got to be there to support one another, show love.”
He added, "She’s really having a great time with the kids. That is, you know, the most important thing in the world to her, so it’s outstanding to see them supporting their mom the way they do.”
According to her Instagram, Mariah took the twins with her when she performed in Beijing, China, on Sept. 15 and Sept. 16; she has a show in São Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 20.
Meanwhile, Nick tells Page Six the fact that the twins are now teenagers is hard to get used to.
“My daughter, she’s wearing makeup now ... it scared me,” he said of Monroe. "Like, we were getting ready to go, we’re in Malibu about to go to dinner, and I was like, ‘What is taking her so long?’” The Masked Singer host said when he went to check, he found tons of hair and makeup products in her bedroom.
"I was like, ‘Wow, you’re just like your mom,’” he recalled. “It’s beautiful to see, but scary all at the same time.”
Source-ABC
BAHAMAS Government to sign new agreement for 400 room hotel
The Bahamas government says it expects to sign on Tuesday, a heads of agreement with Baha Mar for the construction of a new 400-room hotel in the country.
Baha Mar, which is located in the Cable Beach area of New Providence, opened the Grand Hyatt in 2017 with the openings of SLS and Rosewood following months after.
Prime Minister Phillip Davis said his administration hopes the agreement will be signed on Tuesday “or very shortly, we are going to be signing a heads of agreement with Baha Mar where they are going to be developing next door, another 400 rooms, where they have taken down Melia.
“That will be replaced with a 400-room hotel plus 70 luxury condos with amenities,” said Prime Minister Davis, who appeared on the ZNS TV show “The Rundown” on Monday night.
He told television viewers that he met with the owner last Christmas “because I was attempting to get them to open Melia.
‘I’ll do something better Mr. Davis. I’m going to break it down and build something new for you. He kept the promise,” Davis said, as he responded to criticism that his administration’s ongoing battle with the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) is harming investor confidence in the Caribbean country.
Davis has argued that the GBPA is not living up to the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and is failing the residents of Freeport. The government also claims that the Port owes it US$357 million, a claim the GBPA has rejected.
Source-CMC
Women to receive record prize money for 2024 T20 World Cup
The 10 countries participating in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup will receive a substantial boost in prize money with more than US$5 million being dished out compared to the 2023 tournament.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that the winners of the competition slated to be held in the United Arab Emirates from October 3 to 20, will take home a staggering US$2.34 million, marking a 134 percent increase from the $1 million awarded to the champions, Australia, in 2023.
Additionally, the runners-up will walk away with US$1.17 million and the semi-finalists will receive US$675,000 each, more than three times their 2023 payout.
The overall prize totals US$7,958,080, a massive increase on the US$2.45 million dished out last year.
The prize money extends beyond the knockout stages, as each group stage win will now be rewarded with US$31,154, reflecting a 78 percent increase from last year’s US$17,500.
Furthermore, teams that exit during the group stage won’t leave empty-handed.
A base prize of US$112,500 was awarded to all 10 participating teams, totaling $1.125 million. This ensures that every team receives substantial support for their participation, no matter where they finish.
Teams finishing fifth to eighth will earn US$270,000 each, and teams finishing ninth and 10th earn US$135,000 each.
These changes underscore the ICC’s commitment to growing and recognizing women’s cricket, ensuring that all teams and players are well-supported.
“This historic prize rewards not only aligns with the ICC’s vision for parity between the men’s and women’s games but also further elevates the status of the Women’s T20 World Cup as one of the premier events in the calendar,” the ICC said in its press release.
US names CARICOM countries as major transit or drug producing countries
President Joe Biden has named four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries among a list of countries designated as major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries for the fiscal year 2025.
Biden named The Bahamas, Belize, Haiti, and Jamaica among the countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries, including countries that are a significant direct source of precursor chemicals used in the production of certain drugs and substances significantly affecting the United States.
The other countries named are Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Laos, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Biden said he is acting under the authority vested in him under the President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (FRAA).
Source-CMC
Dominica signs multi-million dollar loan for improving the capital
Dominica has signed a US$41 million loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for a project aimed at enhancing the capital, Roseau, and which the government said will play a major role in the future socio-economic development of the island.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking at the signing ceremony held over the weekend, said that the Roseau Enhancement Project is a “major investment in the future of the capital city and by extension the future of Dominica.
“We have long recognized that for our nation to flourish, we must build modern, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. Several large-scale initiatives are currently underway and others are about to commence in the country and the Roseau Enhancement Project is a key component of our vision for long ter sustainable development,” Skerrit said.
“Our efforts in the capital will stimulate local businesses and open doors for new enterprises, creating more jobs and opportunities for everyone. Equally important is the chance to enhance the quality of life for our residents,” he said, adding “This initiative is not only about esthetics but about creating a space where people want to work, lie and invest in the future”.
SFD chief executive officer, Sultan Al-Marshad, said the signing of the agreement “marks a significant milestone with the signing of the first development loan agreement worth US$41 million.
“The project will help improve road connectivity, reduce traffic, enhance safety…and contribute to the residential and commercial development. Additionally, it will create many job opportunities and will help for the tourism sector,” he said, adding “This project will act as a driver for social and economic growth and improve the quality of life for the people of Dominica”.
The loan has a 2.5 percent interest rate, and eight-year grace period, and a 28-year repayment period.
Source-CMC
Trump is "safe" after gunshots near his Florida golf club, campaign says
The FBI is investigating what it called an "attempted assassination" of former President Donald Trump after Secret Service agents fired at a man with a weapon on or near Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday.
A spokesperson for Donald Trump's campaign says the former president is "safe." Law enforcement sources told ABC News a suspect is in custody.
A Secret Service source told ABC News a suspect was spotted on the periphery of the golf course with a high powered rifle. Secret Service agents fired and the source dropped the gun and fled.
The source said the suspect got into a vehicle and witnesses reported the license plate number which was tracked by authorities. The person was stopped and taken into custody.
The senior law enforcement source said the suspect appeared to be aiming what they called an "assault-style rifle" weapon before Secret Service fired shots. The suspect's weapon was recovered, the official said. It was not clear if the suspect was aiming the weapon at Trump.
The shooting occurred near Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to sources familiar with the matter. Trump was at the club at the time.
Shortly after the incident, Trump sent a fundraising email saying that he was safe and well and that no one was hurt.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed on the "security incident at the Trump International Golf Course," the White House said in a statement Sunday.
Source-ABC
Deceased Male identified in the TCI
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Serious Crime Unit has identified Barnabas Norbert as the victim of yesterday evening’s homicide.
Mr Norbert, 60, of Blue Hills, Providenciales, was killed shortly after 9 pm. Initial police reports indicated that the Police Control Room received reports that gunshots were heard near Phase One in Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Officers, along with medical personnel, responded and, upon arrival at the given location, noticed that two males had sustained what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Mr. Norbert was deceased, while another male, age 29, was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
The RTCIPF extends condolences to Mr. Norbert's relatives and friends.
While at the scene of the homicide, officers received information shortly after 10 pm of an aggravated burglary in the area.
A male victim had arrived home when he was accosted by two armed men who proceeded to rob him of valuables. The armed suspects ran off and escaped.
Shortly after 2 am today (September 15), the Police Control Room received a report of a robbery at a restaurant in Kew Town.
Reports are that three males, one of whom was armed with a firearm, approached employees as they were closing the establishment and robbed them of a black Honda Fit car. The vehicle was recovered in Dock Yard today.
These incidents remain under active investigation as the RTCIPF intensifies its efforts against criminal elements.
We are asking anyone with information that may help in these investigations to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
Taiwan expresses “great sadness” after a tranker truck explodes in Haiti
Taiwan Monday expressed “great sadness” following the explosion of a tanker truck last Saturday, killing 26 people and leaving more than 60 others injured.
In a statement, the Embassy of Taiwan said that “it is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic explosion of a tanker truck on September 14, which killed 26 people and injured 53.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured. We commend the efforts of the rescue teams and medical professionals who, with courage and dedication, continue to come to the aid of those affected by this tragedy,” said Taipei, adding that it “remains in solidarity with the Haitian people in these difficult times”.
According to police reports, in the midst of the tragedy, some residents, unaware of the danger, were recovering the fuel that was leaking from the tanker truck following the deadly accident with another truck.
The Civil Protection Directorate (DPC) of the town of Nippes, to the south of here, proceeded to the partial activation of the Departmental Emergency Operation Center (COUD) to ensure the coordination and control of operations
Prime Minister Garry Conille convened an emergency meeting following the tragedy, adding “I am truly sorry for the explosion of the gasoline tanker that occurred in Miragoâne.
“This is a horrible scene, what I have just witnessed,” he said after visiting the scene of the tragedy.
In 2021, at least 75 people were killed in Haiti’s second largest city Cap Haitien, when another fuel truck overturned and unleashed a fireball that swept through several homes and businesses that were built closely next to each other.
Source-CMC
Lawyers urge public to refrain from circulating video in TNT
Lawyers in a domestic situation involving a police officer and his wife, are warning members of the public from distributing a video on social media showing the police officer being confronted by his wife over his alleged infidelity.
Attorneys Shiva Boodoo and Roshni Balkaran say the six-minute-long video, which has since been shared multiple times, “was filmed strictly for private usage by our clients and its publication and reproduction was not so authorised”.
Some social media users have been creating various memes and skits poking fun at the officer, who is seen in the video sitting silently on a couch and staring blankly at his wife during the confrontation.
The officer’s parents were also present as the woman gave alleged details of how she came to know of her husband’s infidelity with a 23-year-old woman, who had gone to a police station to make a report of domestic violence about a year ago.
The lawyers in their notice, which not issued from either of the parties to the other, called on “all members of the public” to cease and desist from further sharing the video.
“We take this opportunity to place members of the public on notice that the said video was filmed strictly for private usage by our clients and its publication and reproduction was not so authorised and as such, we ask that you refrain from sharing the same via Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram or any other social media platforms as it has caused much distress to our clients as their images have been plastered across various forms of social media without their consent,” the lawyers added.
The lawyers said that they are hoping that members of the public would desist from further sharing the video, and looked forward to their cooperation “as the continued sharing of the said video only serves to exacerbate and inflame a sensitive issue which was meant to be treated privately in the first place”.
After the video became public, the other woman recorded and shared a video of her own in an attempt to clear her name.
Source-CMC
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested by federal agents in New York City
Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested Monday night in New York City by federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations, multiple sources told ABC News.
A federal grand jury in Manhattan returned an indictment against Combs, which set in motion his arrest, sources told ABC News
The charges remain sealed.
Combs' lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, addressed the news in a statement, calling it "an unjust prosecution."
"We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney's Office. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community," the statement read. "He is an imperfect person, but he Is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court."
Combs has been under investigation for the better part of a year since his longtime former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, came forward with allegations in a civil lawsuit. At least 10 additional lawsuits followed. Combs has denied the allegations in all of them
Back in March, Combs' Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided by federal agents, authorities previously said.
A Homeland Security Investigations spokesperson said in a statement at the time that the raid was executed as part of an "ongoing investigation."
Law enforcement sources told ABC News, also in late March, that federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations seized a number of electronic devices as part of the court-authorized searches of Combs' two properties.
The searches, carried out in Los Angeles and Miami, were part of a federal sex trafficking investigation into the hip-hop and liquor mogul, the sources said.
HSI agents flooded Combs' mansions and gathered evidence as part of an investigation led by prosecutors with the Southern District of New York.
Several women have filed civil lawsuits against Combs accusing him of rape, sex trafficking and other alleged abuses. He has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct.
Source-ABC