Terrorism spreads to Algeria

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - ON SUNDAY, United States President Barack Obama was sworn in for his second term in office. He will have to shoulder the power and burden of the presidency in an increasingly turbulent world darkened by domestic discord and crises abroad. Obama has already said that he would r...
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Government wants one regulator to monitor telecom sector

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it is committed to the establishment of a single regulatory body to monitor the telecommunication sector here. “We do intend to now have a single regulator for all aspects of telecommunications. We now have the OUR (Office of Utilitie...
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Barbuda being ‘left out’ of air travel plans

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A former Barbuda Council member has accused government of failing to pay the same attention to air travel between Antigua & Barbuda as it does to regional travel. George Burton said he is very concerned that central government is giving financial support to regi...
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$7M profit for LIAT impossible

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A month after projecting it would make a “modest” $7 million profit in 2013, LIAT says such an achievement is no longer possible. The company had hinged its profit making ability on complete re-fleeting that got off to a late start, due to a lack of fund...
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T&T Agricultural produce to be available on Caribbean market

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Trinidad Guardian) – Food Production Minister Devant Maharaj said more of T&T’s agricultural produce may soon be available in Caribbean market. At the re-commissioning of the Orange Valley Wholesale Fish Market in Couva yesterday, Maharaj said Namdevco will s...
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THA must forge new ties with gov’t

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The rout of the Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP) in Monday’s elections for the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) settles many questions. There is no doubt now where the sentiments of the people of Tobago lie. The rejection of Ashworth Jack, ousted from the Mason H...
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London on absent minority leader: President can call seat vacant

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - There is no minority leader but this is not going to prevent the victorious Orville London-led slate from the PNM’s Tobago Council from being inaugurated as the new Tobago House of Assembly tomorrow. “My lawyers have said there is nothing to prevent the THA from...
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Reflections on political changes

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - A NATIONAL holiday in Barbados yesterday afforded me the opportunity to reflect on a few current political developments of relevance as T&T prepares for Carnival 2013 and loses no sweat over domestic party politicking; after all, it's the official season for fun and...
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Top Cop wants greater regional cooperation

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Police Commissioner Vernon Francois is calling on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries to implement measures, including the CARICOM Warrant Arrest treaty, which will ensure criminals are brought to justice. Francois said the introduction of the treaty has become i...
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