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JAMAICA-POLITICS-PM wants nation building statement from leaders
Kingston, Jamaica, CMC - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is warning leaders in the country from making statements that may have international repercussions. She made particular reference to a recent criticism by Opposition Leader Andrew Holness in relation to the ongoing talks between the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a new Stand By Agreement for the country. “Anything we say in Jamaica is captured globally. What kind of message do we want to send as leaders to the international community?” she said.
Slow growth projected for debt-ridden Caribbean
Miami Herald - While the global financial meltdown appears to slowly be on the mend, Caribbean economies still face significant challenges. As Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addressed her heavily indebted nation last month, the Caribbean leader reminded Jamaicans of her steadfast determination to not just balance the books but also people’s lives. But with one of the world’s highest relative public debt burdens, the country that some are calling the Greece of the Caribbean could soon find that taking care of its most vulnerable is an obligation it cannot afford.
WHO? PM to name nominee for next President today
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, Express - AS the race for the presidential election heats up, a new contender is being considered—Independent Senator Subhas Ramkhelawan. However, Justice Anthony Carmona is tipped to be leading the lot which includes Justice Amrika Tiwary-Reddy and House Speaker Wade Mark. The Express understands that Carmona is considered the best choice by most Government members and has majority support.