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Expert says eating less meat will protect the environment
environment KINGSTON, Jamaica – An expert in the study of the ills of nitrogen has said reducing meat consumption can help safeguard the environment in Antigua & Barbuda.
As global warming accelerates…
KINGSTON, Jamaica - THE United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has just released its latest report on global warming.
New database to help region protect coastline from climate change
KINGSTON, Jamaica COUNTRIES in the Caribbean and Latin America could improve coastal planning and develop preventive measures to adapt to the effects of climate change using a database launched y
6.3% drop in arrivals
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Barbados tourism sector has taken a nosedive so far for the year, and an imminent cut in flights to the island from at least one major source market could result in a f
ECJ distances itself from remarks by former chairman
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) Wednesday sought to distance itself from statements attributed to former chairman, Dr.
S&P maintains BBB- rating for Montserrat
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – The United States-based rating agency, Standard & Poor's (S&P), has affirmed its 'BBB-/A-3' sovereign issuer credit ratings on Montserrat addi8ng that the outloo
Journalists from Jamaica, Belize, and Trinidad win regional agricultural award
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Journalists from Jamaica, Belize and Trinidad and Tobago have been named as winners in the third Regional Excellence in Agricultural Journalism Competition, 2013.
Malfunctioning avionics fan forces LIAT plane to return to Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC -- A LIAT DASH-8 aircraft was Wednesday afternoon forced to return to Barbados about midway into a flight to Guyana due to a problem with an "avionics fan".
Regional governance institute launches today
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The Caribbean Corporate Governance Institute (CCGI) will be celebrating its formal launch today from 5 pm–8 pm at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad.
PM Gonsalves says he doesn’t know why LIAT’s CEO resigned
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC -- Chair of LIAT’s shareholder governments, Prime Minister Dr.
Bird Flu Alert! - Six cases confirmed
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The Health Ministry today issued a statement advising that six cases of influenza A/H1N1, common know as bird flu, have been confirmed locally.
Swine flu virus should not cause panic, says medical official
JOHN’S, Antigua- There is no cause for panic in Antigua & Barbuda following reports that Barbados has confirmed one death as a result of the H1N1 flu (swine flu) while St Vincent has recorded
UN urges Dominican Republic to ensure citizens of Haitian origin do not lose nationality
GENEVA, Switzerland, CMC - The United Nations human rights office has urged the Dominican Republic to take all necessary measures to ensure that citizens of Haitian origin are not deprived of the
‘Issue may require CARICOM mediation’
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Dookeran yesterday said CARICOM should use its goodwill to bring about a resolution to the controversy with respect to relations between
UN underscores contribution of Caribbean migrants
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – United Nations officials have underscored the plight of Caribbean and other migrants, stressing that countries should increase efforts to protect their rights while finding
Antiguan diplomat says time now to find common ground on new UN development agenda
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), John W.
EDITORIAL - America Losing Its Way
KINGSTON, Jamaica - There are many things to celebrate about the United States, not least its democracy.
