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CAL ‘not strapped for cash’
cash’ PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Caribbean Airlines is not cash-strapped, the airline’s vice-chairman, Mohan Jaikaran, said yesterday.
Government promises improved economic situation
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas is predicting an improved economic situation in St. Kitts-Nevis when he presents the federation’s national budget next Tuesday.
Caribbean Finance Intelligence Unit heads meet in Antigua today
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Finance Intelligence Unit heads from the English-speaking Caribbean will begin a major two-day meeting at the Jolly Beach Resort from April 3-4.
Ja must prepare for a major earthquake - US expert
KINGSTON, Jamaica - United States seismic expert Professor Eric Calais has called for Jamaicans to put in place long-term strategies to prepare for another major earthquake on the island.
Youth appears in court on charges of attempting to assassinate President Ramotar
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A 17 year-old Irish youth will re-appear in court on April 30 on a charge of threatening to assassinate President Donald Ramotar.
Not enough disaster training programmes
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The range and quantity of the programmes available for training with respect to disasters are too limited.
UN report warns of increased malnutrition cases in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – A growing number of people in Haiti are at risk of malnutrition after heavy rains damaged food crops last year, according to the United Nations.
Caribbean pleased with role played in UN Arms Trade Treaty
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries were on Wednesday expressing satisfaction with the roles they played in a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).