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PM says IMF not only solution to Jamaica’s problems
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says while an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will it some needed assistance, it is not however the solution to the problems f
Jamaica gives assurances to implement EPA agreements
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it has given approval for the necessary amendments to be made to the Customs Act as the island implements the tariff liberalisation aspect of
Confronting CARICOM’s implementation deficit
KINGSTON, Jamaica - THE recent announcement by the secretary general of the Caribbean Community, Irwin LaRocque, of fresh efforts to restructure the management of the regional economic integratio
Venezuela urged to halt censorship, intimidation of media
WASHINGTON, CMC – A major human rights group here has urged the Venezuelan government to end censorship and intimidation of media that challenge the official line regarding President Hugo Chávez’
Venezuela: Chavez is responding to treatment
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's government says President Hugo Chavez is conscious and responding to treatment for a respiratory infection at a Cuban hospital.
Chavez, PetroCaribe and the health of the Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The prognosis for the recovery from cancer of President Hugo Chavez is uncertain.
Stanford receiver seeks court approval for interim payment to investors
DALLAS, Texas, CMC – The receiver for jailed Texas financier Allen Stanford’s assets has sought approval from a US federal judge for interim payment to swindled investors.
Coalition partner backs Foreign Minister Dookeran for post of President
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Congress of the People (COP) party, the second biggest partner in the four-party coalition People’s Partnership government says it is backing Foreign Affairs Mi
PNM Leads THA Race
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - A poll ahead of next Monday’s Tobago House of Assembly (THA) election is predicting a landslide victory for the incumbent People’s National Movement (PNM).
Manage cement price
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Last Tuesday, Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) announced a rise in price on a standard 42.5 kilogramme bag of cement by 9.5 per cent.
EDITORIAL: Switching to alternative energy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Things are beginning to look very interesting in the alternative energy sector in Barbados.
Barrow still has a presence
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Evidence of Errol Barrow’s influence continues to permeate Barbados and the Caribbean, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart told a thanksgiving service in memory of the Father of
It is only a matter of time
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - WITH the heightened political activity currently on in Barbados, it seems only a matter of time before Barbadians get to know just when they will be going to the polls to e
PM to give update on IMF discussions
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government is expected to update the nation later on Monday “on matters related to aspects of the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), acc
St. Kitts looks to CARICOM for help on high-income status
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas says he will look towards his Caribbean Community (CARICOM) colleagues to help St.
Haitian students doing well
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Students from Haiti who took up hospitality studies here last year under a special scholarship programme say they are making good grades.
Potential job opportunities in construction
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC- St Lucia’s Prime Minister, Dr.
Renewed call for action in Haiti on third anniversary of earthquake
NEW YORK, CMC – As Haiti marks the third anniversary of the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake, Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D.