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JAMAICA-CRIME-Murder trial of Vybz Kartel adjourned again

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The murder trial of singer Vybz Kartel was adjourned to June 10 after a witness failed to appear in court on Monday Kartel, whose real name is Adijah Palmer, is jointly c

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BAHAMAS-CRIME-Police appeal for help in apprehending murderers

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – Police are appealing for public assistance in apprehending those involved in the murder of two unidentified people, whose charred remains were found inside a vehicle over t

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Caricom
DOMINICA-RIGHTS-PM says no to changes to buggery laws

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government says it has no intention of changing the present buggery laws even as the advocacy group, Minority Rights Dominica (MiriDom) said it was seeking ta

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Caricom
ANTIGUA-PRISON-Government to build new prison

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it is seeking to build a new prison to alleviate “some of the issues caused by the overcrowding of the current prison.

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Caricom
CARIBBEAN-RIGHTS-US claims several Caribbean countries discriminate against Rastafarians, Muslims

WASHINGTON, CMC - The United States says several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries, including Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Haiti and the Bahamas, are engaged in discriminatory practices ag

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T&T/US agree on activity presence Ahead of yesterday’s arrival of US Vice President Joe…

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Guardian - T&T has ratified an agreement with the US which governs the temporary presence of US military/defence personnel in T&T for mutually agreed a

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Caricom
PM: No plan for US military base in T&T

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Express - No provision has been made or contemplated for the establishment of a military base in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) signed between the Unite

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Caricom
GUYANA-ENERGY- PM Hinds said PetroCaribe provide significant benefits to Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 27, CMC- Prime Minister Samuel Hinds says Guyana has benefitted significantly from the Venezuelan oil initiative, PetroCaribe, launched in 2005.

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Caricom
TRINIDAD-AGREEMENT-Trinidad and Tobago ratifies SOFA

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday said it had ratified the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) with the United States, which governs the temporary presence of

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Caricom
Barbados and Guyana have to work on immigration issues -Bajan Foreign Minister

(Barbados Nation) BARBADOS AND GUYANA need to solve the immigration issues that have soured their relations from time to time, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Maxine McClean.

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Caricom
ST. LUCIA-COURT-Court rules St. Lucia needs no referendum before joining CCJ

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that the St.

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Welcoming US security initiatives in the region

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Guardian - The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative is expected to be a major topic at today’s historic meeting in Port-of-Spain between United States Vice-Pres

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Caricom
CARICOM/US to sign trade accord

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Nation News – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries will sign a trade investment framework agreement with the United States during the visit of Vice President Joe Bide

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Caricom
BUSY DAY FOR BIDENUS vice-president meets Govt, Caricom leaders today

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Express - United States Vice-President Joseph Biden applauded the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force who serenaded him and his family with the sweet sound of th

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CARICOM AND US SIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) today in Port-of-Spain, T

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COTED focuses on transportation

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)     Enhanced cooperation among regional airlines and the feasibility of providing a fast fe

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Fazal Karim
Caribbean advised to review educational policies

There is an urgent need for Caribbean territories to review it educational systems and policies, with greater focus on developing the skills and techniques for creative thinking and adaptation.

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The Bahamas forging ahead with EPA Implementation

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Bahamas is poised to finalize its National Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Plan, the major elements of which are

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