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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro places his hand over his heart while talking to high-ranking officers during a military ceremony on his inauguration day for a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela on January 10, 2025. The US captured him in Venezuela on J
January 5, 2026

Maduro taken to US courthouse on drug trafficking charges

(AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in a United States courtroom on narco-terrorism charges. The Trump administration has used the allegations…
Desert Vipers players celebrate with the trophy after winning the final of the DP World International League T20 between against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, yesterday.
January 5, 2026

Desert Vipers claim maiden ILT20 crown

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): After two seasons of near misses, the Desert Vipers have finally shed their tag of bridesmaids. In a commanding display of skill and nerve, they defeated the Kieron…
Wilman Gonzalez shows an injury he says he suffered when his home was hit during US military operations to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Catia La Mar, Venezuela.
January 5, 2026

‘Still shaken’

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP): An anxious quiet fell over Venezuela ‘s capital on Sunday as trepidation mixed with joy while a nation waited to see what comes next. People were slow to resume routines in…
Fulham’s Harrison Reed (left) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League match between Fulham and Liverpool in London yesterday.
January 5, 2026

EPL: Liverpool, Man City stunned by late goals

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Liverpool and Manchester City were stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League on Sunday. Harrison Reed’s spectacular strike in the seventh minute of stoppage…
Eugene Kelly, councillor for the Whitfield Town Division in St Andrew.
January 5, 2026 by Corey Robinson

Government urged to set up disaster fund for small businesses

Eugene Kelly, councillor for the Whitfield Town Division in St Andrew South West, is calling for the establishment of a small-business disaster fund, noting the devastating impact of 15 fires over two…
January 5, 2026

Restrictions lifted on flights from US to Caribbean, South America

BRIDGETOWN. Barbados (CMC): Restrictions that temporarily barred United States airlines from operating in parts of the Caribbean and South American airspace were lifted early yesterday, allowing…
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Varang, performed by Oona Chaplin, in a scene from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’.
January 5, 2026

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ at No. 1

NEW YORK (AP): Hollywood kicked off 2026 with Avatar: Fire and Ash atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three…
Former Reggae Boyz coach Steve McClaren paints a dejected picture after a 0-0 draw with Curaçao in a Concacaf World Cup Qualifier at the National Stadium on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
January 5, 2026 by Livingston Scott

Double disappointment for Boyz, but Mount Pleasant triumph at regional level

The Reggae Boyz’s failure to qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, was without doubt the highlight and biggest disappointment of 2025. Drawn in a final-round…
Steven Jacobs
January 5, 2026

A new dawn for sport

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Guyana is launching a sporting revolution, according to minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sport, Steven Jacobs. The former Guyana spinner unveiled a…