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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.
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
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.
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
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
ST. LUCIA-LABOUR-PM to address nation as public workers stay home to recuperate and rest
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Dr.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
BAHAMAS-ECONOMY-Government will not increase taxes
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government says it will not increase taxes despite inheriting nearly US$100 million in unpaid bills by the previous government.
BAHAMAS-AGRICULTURE-IICA pledges assistance to the Bahamas
San Jose, Costa Rica, CMC- The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) says it will be assisting The Bahamas in implementing programmes to increase food production, reduce
CARIBBEAN-MIGRANT-United States frees Caribbean detainees
WASHINGTON, CMC - In a move clearly designed to save money, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says it has released a number of Caribbean and other immigrant detai
Energy ministers meet for special COTED in Trinidad
(CARICOM Secretariat)) Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St.
Tourists rebooking early for next visit - Tobago hoteliers pleased with new trend
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago - Tobago hoteliers are reporting a new trend among international visitors—many are booking their next visit while still on holiday on the island.
World’s postal services struggle with lower demand
OTAKI, New Zealand (AP) - Sandra Vidulich is so excited about the leather boots she ordered through Amazon that she rips open the box in front of the postman and tries them on.
IMF Negotiations Pressure J$
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
