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US lobbies Caribbean for position on IACHR
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States candidate for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), Professor James L.
CAL VP Jaikaran treated in NY for heart problems
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Vice-chairman of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and WinTV executive chairman Mohan Jaikaran was hospitalised in New York, USA, following “heart complications.”
CAL board’s wings clipped
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The wings of Caribbean Airlines’ board have been “clipped” and a new board is on the horizon, expected to be announced shortly, government officials said yesterday.
CSA chief: Corruption impeding regional shipping
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA ) Grantley Stephenson says corruption in international trade is impeding growth of the region’s maritime business.
IMF says financial position stronger than ever
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the economy of St.
Britain to continue funding geothermal project
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC - The United Kingdom says it is committed to the development of geothermal energy in Montserrat as the British Overseas Territory announced it will soon test a well to deter
Moody’s lowers Bermuda’s rating
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - International ratings agency Moody's Investors Services has downgraded Bermuda's rating by another notch, reiterating its concerns about government's mounting debt and lack
Haiti a lucrative market for Jamaica Broilers
KINGSTON, Jamaica - HAITI has unearthed real potential for Jamaica Broilers as the local-based company expands its reach in the Caribbean market.
Marathon debate on no-confidence motion Monday
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad- Next Monday’s debate on the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister will be a marathon one, lasting into Tuesday, Communication Minister Jamal Mohammed
Caribbean political, business leaders meet on Branson’s private island to discuss conservation
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a bid to safeguard biodiversity and the Caribbean's tourism-based economy, regional political leaders and corporate executives will gather Friday on billionaire Richard Brans
Suriname looks into solar energy for its remote communities
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Suriname’s Government has announced that it will be investing in solar energy to bring electricity to remote communities across the country
OECS policy unit conducts consultations on Trade facilitation
CASTRIES, St.Lucia , May 16, CMC-Specialists from the OECS Secretariat are meeting in Basseterre, St Kitts Nevis, this week for a consultation on national and regional measures to better facilitate
Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad warned about copyright infringement
NEW YORK, CMC - The Office of the U.S.
Antigua Prime Minister backs new WICB President to boost Windies cricket
ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC-Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer says he is backing new West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) President Dave Cameron to advance the sport in the region.
Dominica PM weds
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Saturday married Melissa Poponne, “his sweetheart for many years” according to an official statement.
Bahamas beefs up defence force fleet
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas says it will spend an estimated US$200 million acquiring nine medium-to-long range vessels to augment the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) fleet.
Montserrat signs new agreement to regulate maritime industry
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC - Montserrat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Department for Transport (DfT) as it seeks to put in place international standards for th