Compass news – 7 January 2026

The UK military has confirmed its support in seizing an oil tanker alongside the US near Venezuela, as operations in the Caribbean region continue.

The Mosquito Research and Control Unit is starting the new year on a high note.

Caymanian swimming icon Jordan Crooks has been named the 2025 Male Athlete of the Year by Vols Wire. It follows a spectacular 2024–25 collegiate season, which marked the end of his competitive career at the University of Tennessee.