TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Opposition senators stage walkout over Prime Minister’s statement PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - United National Congress (UNC) senators walked out of the Senate Tuesday in protest of a statement by Prime Minister...
BARBADOS-TRAVEL-US officials announce additional cost for visa applicants BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Eastern Caribbean nationals granted visas to travel to the United States will have an additional cost to bear from next...
CAYMAN ISLANDS-TOURISM- Minister urges renewed focus on sustainable tourism GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, CMC –Caribbean tourism planners have been told to stop the passive behavior and “step up to the plate” and become truly...
GRENADA-GAMBLING-Catholic Church restates opposition to casino gambling ST GEORGES, Grenada, CMC - The Catholic Church here has restated its objections to casino gambling in light of reports that government has been asked...
ST LUCIA-POLITICS-Sir John begins rehabilitative treatment with local doctors CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC-Prime Minister Sir John Compton has begun therapy treatment with a local physiotherapist on his return from a United States...
JAMAICA-POLITICS-PNP seeks to raise more campaign finance KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The ruling People's National Party (PNP) is intensifying its efforts to raise more finance for the upcoming general...
ST VINCENT-TRAVEL-High government taxes contributing to airfares – PM Gonsalves KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Fluctuating regional taxes on airline tickets is one of the factors contributing to high airfares, says the Caribbean...
ST LUCIA-OECS-Foreign Affairs minister to lead St Lucia delegation to OECS summit CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC- Foreign Affairs Minister Rufus Bousquet leaves St Lucia Wednesday at the head of this country’s three-member delegation to...
GRENADA-LABOUR-Port chief labels dispute ‘industrial terrorism’ ST GEORGES, Grenada, CMC - The Grenada Ports Authority has described three weeks of industrial action at the seaport as “industrial terrorism”.
BERMUDA-POLITICS-Environment Minister under fire over Caribbean show expenses HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Environment Minister Neletha Butterfield has come under fire from opposition politicians who have questioned a large bill...
BARBADOS-FINANCE-International bank to deepen cooperation with CDB BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The European Investment Bank (EIB) is to strengthen its operational cooperation with the Caribbean Development Bank...
BERMUDA-COURTS-Government backbencher accused of assaulting Trinidadian journalist awaits verdict HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – A government backbencher on trial for allegedly assaulting a Trinidadian journalist at a major cricket match must wait...
CAYMAN ISLANDS-TOURISM-CTO boss maintains charge of high regional airfares By Fernella Wedderburn
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, CMC-Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Secretary General Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace is...
ST VINCENT-TRAVEL-CARICOM sets up task force to examine ferry service KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has set up a task force to examine the feasibility of establishing a fast inter island...
GUYANA-WEATHER-Flood waters begin to rise GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) - Overnight rain that has continued into Tuesday morning threatened to flood Guyana's capital Georgetown and other parts of...