TRINIDAD-COURT-Former Miss Universe sued

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The coalition People’s Partnership government has filed a suit against former Miss Universe, Wendy Fitzwilliam alleging that she failed to properly advise the directors of a state-owned company on whether to enter into a TT$30 million (One TT dollar = US$0....
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BLP confident of victory

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The main opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) has launched its campaign for the February 21 general elections promising voters strong leadership to deal with the island’s socio-economic problems over the next five years. BLP leader and former prime minister ...
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Coherence, collective strength and unity

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A précis of PJ Patterson’s “cri de coeur for CARICOM,” his speech to the Rotary Club of Georgetown on Monday, would actually make an excellent editorial, without any need for additional comment. The speech is already resonating beyond the audience ...
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Why are Caribbean people so afraid of ourselves?

KINGSTON, Jamaica - WE share the concerns articulated by former Jamaican Prime Minister P J Patterson about the restriction of free movement of Caribbean Community (Caricom) nationals among member states. Mr Patterson’s concerns are particularly relevant given that CARICOM heads of Government...
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Deputy PM resigns

BASSETTERE, St. Kitts, CMC - Deputy Prime Minister Sam Condor on Thursday announced his resignation from the Cabinet with immediate effect, citing recent developments as his reasons for stepping aside. "The recent developments pertaining to issues of Good Governance and Constitutional Integrity hav...
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OECS border officials want more guidelines

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Senior Customs and Immigration officials from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are calling for guidelines to improve the socio-economic potential of the sub-region through the further development of the tourism industry. Chief Immigration and Compt...
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Barbadian immigration officer in Shanique Myrie case to testify

KINGSTON, Jamaica - THE female immigration officer in Barbados who is accused of 'finger raping' Jamaican Shanique Myrie will now have to testify in a suit brought by Myrie against the Barbadian Government. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday ruled that a statement be taken from t...
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Coastal hazard alert systems in place for the region

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean countries will be automatically alerted in the event of any major differences in sea level rise or major displacements due to earthquakes. Acting Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr. Lorna Inniss, speaking at the launch of Caribe Wave ...
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Opposition concerned about WTO approval over internet gambling

ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC - The opposition Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ALP) has expressed concern about the stance being taken by the Baldwin Spencer led administration concerning the Internet Gaming Dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a statement on Thursday, ALP Leader, Gast...
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