Bi-weekly local newspaper
CASTRO
Continued from page 6 ington "distorts other historical truths about the event it uses as a pretext. "It omits, among other details, the numerous formal complaints filed by Cuba during that period with the State Department, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administra- tion (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding more than 25 serious and deliberate vio- lations of Cuban airspace committed by the cited organization between 1994 and 1996, in blatant transgression of interna- tional law and U.S. legislation itself.
"It also ignores public and official warnings issued by Cuban authorities about the inadmissibility of such viola- tions of its airspace and alert messages conveyed directly to the President of the United States about the seriousness and possible consequences of such transgressions.
"Cuba's response to the violation of its airspace constituted an act of legitimate self-defense, protected by the Charter of the United Nations, the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Avia- tion, and the principles of air sovereignty and proportionality."
Cuba said that the United States, which has been a victim of the use of civil avia- tion for terrorist purposes, "does not and would not permit the hostile and provoc- ative violation of foreign aircraft over its CRISIS
Tobago must stay focused, ask hard ques- tions, and demand leadership, account- ability, and solutions instead of noise and confusion. Political pundits say that a nation cannot survive on propaganda while its people suffer in silence. The fu- ture of Trinidad and Tobago depends on whether the population wakes up before it is too late.
Continued from page 19 duced by Robinson, a singer best known for his reggae cover of Bob Dylan's Knocking on Heaven's Door.
Although he was born in Kingston, Ja- maica's capital, Smith was raised in rural St. Ann parish where G Cole was born. They became quick friends after first meeting three years ago. "If you sat with Ernie for a minute or for hours, one thing is for sure, you're going to love him," said G Cole.
ICE
Continued from page 8 zation.
A Notice of Discrepancies indicates ICE cannot determine an employee's eligibility based on the documentation provided. Em- ployers must pass this notice to the employee, who may submit additional proof of authori- zation. A Notice of Technical or Procedural Failures identifies errors in the completion or maintenance of Form I-9 and provides a correction window.
At the conclusion of an inspection, ICE may issue one of the following outcomes: a compliance letter confirming proper adher- ence to requirements, a warning notice, or a Notice of Intent to Fine.
Warning notices are typically issued where violations are identified but future compliance is expected. However, they are not issued in cases involving fraud, repeated violations, or failure to correct earlier errors. A Notice of Intent to Fine may be issued for substantive violations, unresolved errors, or knowingly hiring or continuing to employ
IMF
Continued from page 10 vulnerable, is needed to place public debt on a credible downward path and preserve external stability.
"In this regard, Directors emphasized the importance of closing tax gaps, reducing non-priority transfers, and improving the tar- geting of social programmes. They stressed that higher-than-budgeted energy revenues should be primarily used to rebuild buffers, including through resumed deposits into the Heritage and Stabilization Fund."
territory and would act, as it has demonstrat- ed, with the use of force.
"The inaction of the US government in the face of the warnings issued by Cuba at the time, revealed its complicity in the planning and execution from its territory of violent, il- legal and terrorist actions against the Cuban government and people, a recurring and sys- tematic practice since the triumph of the Rev- olution to present day."
Havana said that it is "highly cynical that this accusation is made by the same govern- ment that has murdered nearly 200 people and destroyed 57 vessels in international wa- ters of the Caribbean and the Pacific, far from the territory of the United States, with the dis- proportionate use of military force, for alleged links to drug trafficking operations that were never proven, which qualify as extrajudicial executions, in accordance with Internation- al Law, and murders, according to US laws themselves.".
unauthorized workers.
Employers found to have knowingly hired or continued employing unauthorized work- ers are required to stop the unlawful activity immediately and may face civil fines, crim- inal prosecution, and potential debarment from federal contracts. If a Notice of Intent to Fine is issued, employers have 30 days to request a hearing before an administrative law judge through the Office of the Chief Ad- ministrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO), part of the U.S. Department of Justice. Failure to request a hearing results in a final order, which cannot be appealed.
ICE classifies several types of Form I-9 errors as substantive violations, including failure to complete the form, missing sig- natures, incorrect or incomplete employee information, or failure to verify work autho- rization within required timelines. Errors in electronic I-9 systems or failure to properly retain records may also result in penalties. Technical errors, such as missing fields or The IMF welcomed Trinidad and Tobago's efforts to strengthen fiscal institutions and address fiscal risks. They commended the authorities for the courageous reforms to the National Insurance System (NIS) and called for further steps to improve the long-term sus- tainability of the public pension system. They also welcomed Port of Spain's decision to adopt a medium-term fiscal framework anchored by a well-designed fiscal rule and a credible debt anchor to manage volatile energy revenues and ensure intergenerational equity.
They concurred that monetary and finan- cial sector policies should continue to support stability. They generally supported moving the It said that "this spurious accusation" 31 against the leader of the Cuban Revolution "adds to the desperate attempts by anti-Cu- ban elements to construct a fraudulent nar- rative in an effort to justify the collective and ruthless punishment against the noble Cuban people, through the strengthening of unilat- eral coercive measures, including the unjust and genocidal energy blockade and threats of armed aggression.
"Cuba reaffirms its commitment to peace and its firm determination to exercise the inalienable right to self-defense, recognized by the Charter of the United Nations," Ha- vana said, adding that "the Cuban people reaffirm their unwavering decision to defend the Homeland and its Socialist Revolution and, with the greatest strength and firmness, their unrestricted and unchanging support for Army General Raúl Castro Ruz".
Caribbean Times | June 4-17, 2026 caribbeantimes.com minor administrative mistakes, may be cor- rected within a specified timeframe. If not corrected, they can be upgraded to substan- tive violations.
Civil penalties are calculated based on the number and severity of violations, adjusted for inflation and the employer's compliance history.
ICE also considers five key factors when setting penalty amounts: the size of the busi- ness, good faith efforts to comply, serious- ness of the violations, whether unauthorized workers were involved, and the employer's prior history of violations. These factors may increase or reduce the final penalty amount.
Separately, ICE may pursue administrative action under federal law against individuals or employers accused of document fraud, including the use or creation of false immi- gration documents. Penalties can include cease-and-desist orders, fines, and removal proceedings for non-citizens found in violation.
policy rate toward a neutral stance to remove the negative interest rate differential with the United States and stabilise capital outflows. "Against the background of declining reserves, Directors also called for efforts to improve the functioning of the foreign exchange market and, over time, move toward greater exchange rate flexibility with appropriate supporting measures.
"They encouraged continued vigilance over the growing sovereign-financial nexus and emerging cyber-security and climate risks. The IMF said that the next Article IV consultation with Trinidad and Tobago will be held on the standard 12-month cycle.