BERMUDA-MEDIA-Editor says government's advertising boycott will cost daily US$800,000 HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - The editor of Bermuda's only daily newspaper has told a British media trade magazine that the government's decision to...
BERMUDA-TOURISM-Auditor General to launch probe into former faith-based tourism head HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - Auditor General Larry Dennis is to launch an investigation into former Faith Based Tourism (FBT) head Andre Curtis'...
JAMAICA-PROTEST-Power company workers threaten to disrupt electricity supply KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Disgruntled employees of the light and power company, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), threatened Saturday to plunge the...
CARIBBEAN- MEDIA – CBU Secretary General issues challenge to regional media BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Secretary General of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Patrick Cozier has said that regional media outlets needed to...
GUYANA-MEDIA-Media body wants president to relinquish ministerial portfolio GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Guyana Press Association (GPA) has called on President Bharrat Jagdeo to relinquish the office of Information Minister.
GUYANA-SECURITY-Guyana plans to join South American Defense Council GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana is to join the South American Defense Council, an official of the Bharrat Jagdeo administration confirmed Friday.
TRINIDAD-ACCREDITATION-Riyad Insanally is OAS’ new representative to Trinidad & Tobago PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A former adviser to the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) is the body’s new...
JAMAICA-COURT-Bahamian pilot remanded following court appearance KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A Bahamian pilot charged with illegal landing and illegal entry was remanded when he appeared in court in the central parish...
ANTIGUA-IMMIGRATION-Audit reveals irregularities at immigration department ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer on Friday announced new rules governing the issuing of temporary residence status to...
GUYANA-AID-World Bank to assist CARICOM address pressing challenges GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The World Bank is preparing to assist the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the areas of climate change and dealing with the...
TRINIDAD-PROTEST-Trade unionist warns of nationwide strike PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A senior Trinidad and Tobago trade unionist has warned of the possibility of a nationwide strike to force the Patrick...
MONTSERRAT-TOURISM-Montserrat government renews thrust to attract tourists BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – The Montserrat government has started efforts to bring tourists back to the volcano-ravaged island, Agriculture Minister...
JAMAICA-CRIME-Head of failed investment company granted bail KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A High Court judge Friday approved bail for Carlos Hill, the embattled head of the alternative investment scheme Cash Plus,...
JAMAICA-CRIME-Night time curfew imposed in areas of the capital KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A night time curfew has been imposed on parts of Jamaica’s capital as law enforcement authorities seek to deal with an...
TRINIDAD-TOURISM-Hilton International pulls out of Tobago PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Hilton International is ending a 10-year management of the Tobago Hilton following a recent decision of the Trinidad...