LEAD-TRINIDAD-EDUCATION-CXC warns of criminal action in sale of exam papers

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Registrar at the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Dr. Didacus Jules Tuesday warned of criminal...

JAMAICA-ECONOMY-IMF warns of economic challenges for Jamaica

WASHINGTON, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday said that a difficult global environment is contributing to increased socio-economic...

SURINAME-POLITICS-Netherlands defends strong anti-drug strategies

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC –Visiting Netherlands Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende Tuesday defended his country’s strong anti-drug strategies...

JAMAICA-CONFERENCE-Economic situation on agenda of Third Biennial Diaspora Conference

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Jamaica government said Tuesday that the economic situation in the country would be among agenda items to be discussed...

SURINAME-CRIME-Suriname seeking Interpol assistance on passport scam

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Suriname says it is seeking the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) regarding the...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PM announces probe into operations of state company

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Prime Minister Patrick Manning Tuesday announced the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee to probe...

ST LUCIA-POLITICS-PM says he will not resign over impasse

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - Prime Minister Stephenson King Tuesday denied reports that he is considering resigning over the current crisis within his...

TRINIDAD-ELECTRICITY-Copper thieves blamed for electricity black out

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has blamed thieves for the electricity outage that plunged...

GUYANA-TRADE-EPA to be signed in July

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Commission (EC) and the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean...

GUYANA-POLITICS-Guyana keen on being part of South American Defence Council

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana says it wants to be part of the South American Defence Council being promoted by Brazil.

CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Jamaica and Guyana leaders to meet to discuss rice impasse

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Jamaica and Guyana are to hold discussions at the highest level to find a solution to the current rice impasse, according...

CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Caribbean wants stronger trade agreement with Canada

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries say they want a strong development component as well as a structure that caters for...

TRINIDAD-EDUCATION- CXC officials to hold “leaked papers” meeting with Education Minister

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Officials of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) arrived here Monday to hold an urgent meeting with...

TRINIDAD-WORKSHOP-Trinidad hosting workshop on cyber-crime

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC –The drafting of procedural and substantive cyber-crime legislation will be among topics discussed at a three-day...

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Opposition responds to Cabinet reshuffle

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has accused the Bruce Golding administration of not having a plan in place to...

URGENT-JAMAICA-POLITICS-Jamaica PM announces minor Cabinet reshuffle
JAMAICA-POLITICS-Government to appoint new National Security Minister
CMCfeature-TRADE-From OPEC to OFEC?
ST VINCENT-AVIATION-St. Vincent’s largest airport opened in Canouan
ST. LUCIA-HEALTH-OECS seeks to save region millions on pharmaceuticals
OECS-INSURANCE-Regional group launched to push for better insurance laws
GRENADA-POLITICS-Ruling party endorses youngest political candidate
CUBA-POLITICS-Antigua PM starts official visit to Cuba
JAMAICA-CRIME-Police officer among four killed
CARIBBEAN-YOUTH-CDB to host youth business forum in Canada