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Chavez’s return spurs doubts, speculation

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez's continued silence in the week since his return to Venezuela has only deepened the mystery about his health.

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Immigrants freed, Obama cites Navy threat as cuts loom

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Reuters) – President Barack Obama today warned of threats to Navy readiness and a storm broke over the government releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants due to budget pressu

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Royal Dutch Shell buys into T&T energy sector

(Trinidad Express) Europe’s largest oil company Royal Dutch Shell once more has a significant stake in Trinidad and Tobago’s energy sector.

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Canada focuses on Latin America

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Stabroek News - Last week the Canadian Foreign Minister, John Baird, made a diplomatic foray into Latin America, in a follow-up to, or probably reassessment of, Canada-Latin A

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TRINIDAD-CRIME-Pastor claims Latin American assassins operating in Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A pastor with the Seventh Day Adventist Church is claiming that Latin American assassins are operating in Trinidad and Tobago and called for an all out war on crime

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JAMAICA-CRIME-National Security Minister says crime severely affecting Jamaica economy

WASHINGTON, CMC - Jamaica’s Minister of National Security, Peter Bunting, says crime has severely affected his country’s economic growth.

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ST. VINCENT-POLITICS-Opposition Leader threatens lawsuit

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC –Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace says he has instructed his lawyers to demand an apology from Prime Minister Dr.

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DOMINICA-POLITICS-PM satisfied with talks in Morocco

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he has had an “excellent” meeting with officials in Morocco and that Dominica would benefit in the tourism and education sectors.

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DOMINICA-FINANCE-Dominica PM wants more regional emphasis to deal with present day issues

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he wants his regional colleagues in 2013 to adopt a new approach and seek to address present day issues confronting the re

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BAHAMAS-FISHING-Cubans arrested for fishing in Bahamian waters

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - National Security Minister Bernard J. Nottage says five Cuban nationals have been arrested after they were found on board a 40 foot vessel fishing in Bahamian waters.

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BAHAMAS-MIGRATION-Bahamas apprehend nearly 100 Haitian illegal migrants

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC- Law enforcement officials say they have apprehended nearly 100 illegal Haitian immigrants after landing at Landrail Point in Crooked Island.

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BAHAMAS-ECONOMY-Government will not increase taxes

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it will not increase taxes despite inheriting nearly US$100 million in unpaid bills by the previous government.

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BAHAMAS-AGRICULTURE-IICA pledges assistance to the Bahamas

San Jose, Costa Rica, CMC- The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) says it will be assisting The Bahamas in implementing programmes to increase food production, reduce

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CARIBBEAN-MIGRANT-United States frees Caribbean detainees

WASHINGTON, CMC - In a move clearly designed to save money, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says it has released a number of Caribbean and other immigrant detai

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Energy ministers meet for special COTED in Trinidad

(CARICOM Secretariat)) Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St.

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Tourists rebooking early for next visit - Tobago hoteliers pleased with new trend

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Tobago hoteliers are reporting a new trend among international visitors—many are booking their next visit while still on holiday on the island.

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World’s postal services struggle with lower demand

OTAKI, New Zealand (AP) - Sandra Vidulich is so excited about the leather boots she ordered through Amazon that she rips open the box in front of the postman and tries them on.

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IMF Negotiations Pressure J$

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner - Bank of Jamaica governor Brian Wynter said the ongoing negotiations between the government and the International Fund has contributed to speeding up the depreciation

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