T&T national security minister summons emergency meet over murders

(Trinidad Express) NATIONAL Security Minister Emmanuel George yesterday called an emergency meeting with the heads of the country’s protective services in the wake of a dozen murders being committed in less than 72 hours. The meeting was chaired by George and included Police Commissioner Ste...
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TRINIDAD-CRIME-Bloody weekend in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – At least 12 people were killed during the long weekend here forcing national security officials to meet in an emergency session and a former national security minister criticising the coalition People’s Partnership government in Trinidad and Tobago ov...
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British naval vessel to help with Jamaica’s drug fight

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Observer - JAMAICA'S effort to tackle the perennial problem of drug-trafficking in her waters will be getting a much needed boost from Britain's Royal Navy. Come early next week, Her Majesty's Ship Lancaster, which is currently docked at the Kingston Harbour, will set ...
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Gov’t data vulnerable to cyberattack

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner - With sensitive top-secret data becoming more susceptible to hackers in cyberspace around the world, the Jamaican Government could easily become the next victim of this global threat. Julian Robinson, state minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mini...
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HAITI-ECONOMY-World Bank says mining can help Haiti reduce poverty

WASHINGTON, CMC – Mining is one way to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in Haiti. This is according to the World Bank which states t hat while mining is a “complex sector”, when managed in a transparent and sustainable fashion, this sector could be beneficial to the natio...
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GUYANA-COURT-Prosecution to appeal ruling in mass murder case

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Following a ruling handed down on Friday in which two men accused of killing 11 people were acquitted, the prosecution says it intends to appeal the ruling. Anthony Hyles,24 and Mark Williams,28 were freed of charges stemming from the 2008 massacre that occurred in th...
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DOMINICA-HEALTH-Health Ministry confirms dengue outbreak

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Ministry of Health here has issued an alert concerning an outbreak of dengue fever. So far seven cases of the disease have been confirmed while the authorities are awaiting confirmation on eighteen suspected cases. There have been no reported deaths....
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Transhipment potential highlighted by Tourism Minister

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Advocate - BARBADOS has potential to do more transhipment business from both ports of entry. Tourism Minister Richard Sealy says it is with this recognition that some changes will be needed to facilitate an around the clock operation. According to Sealy, “What we are sayi...
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