TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PNM deputy calls for new leader

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Deputy political leader of the ruling People's National Movement (PNM), Ken Valley, has called for the removal of...

ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Opposition ALP and union leader mend rift

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - The Opposition Antigua Labour Party and the head of its affiliate trade union, the Antigua Trades and Labour Union...

ST. KITTS-LABOUR-Minimum wage to be reviewed

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas has announced that his government is undertaking a review of the...

SURINAME-LABOUR-Public servants get 10 per cent pay rise

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname’s Vice-President Ram Sardjoe has announced a 10 per cent salary increase for public servants.

GUYANA-TOURISM-More airlift needed for Guyana market

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - A top tourism official in Guyana has highlighted the need for more direct flights, particularly from Europe and the United...

DOMINICA-LABOUR-Employees told to work harder, unions say concerns still not addressed

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica’s Labour Minister Rayburn Blackmoore has urged workers across the country to increase productivity, even as trade...

DOMINICA-ENTERTAINMENT-Soca band considers legal action against Antigua government

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The WCK Band, one of the region’s popular music groups, said it is considering legal action against the Antigua government...

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Acting Director of Elections soon to be chosen

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – An acting Director of Elections will be selected by the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) on Wednesday, at the weekly...

ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Opposition claims political interference as soca group held at airport

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has accused the government of political manipulation following the detention of...

CARIBBEAN-DIPLOMACY-China pledges to work with CARICOM

BEIJING, CMC – China has given its support to the Caribbean integration process, promising to work with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) group to...

ANTIGUA-DEVELOPMENT-Antigua warns achieving MDGs challenged by global economic crisis

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) John Ashe has warned that soaring global oil and food prices are...

GRENADA-CONSTRUCTION-Developer and citizens clash over controversial waterfront project

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - British millionaire developer, Peter DeSavory, has sought to allay the fears of Grenadians who have expressed concern...

ANTIGUA-LABOUR-Trade unions divided at Labour Day celebrations

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - As the country’s unions gathered in observance of Labour Day the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) and its affiliate...

BARBADOS-FAMILY-Government reviewing family legislation

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government is reviewing a number of pieces of family and child legislation including laws governing adoption...

URGENT-JAMAICA-POLITICS-Director of Elections resigns

By Kathy Barrett KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) Monday confirmed that the Director of Elections Danville Walker...

JAMAICA-CRIME-Police officer given jail term
JAMAICA-AIRLINE-Jamaica government begins plans to divest national carrier
JAMAICA-CRIME-18 killed during bloody weekend
SURINAME-LABOUR-Government threatens legal action against striking teachers
ST LUCIA-BANANAS-Agreement reached to end banana trade dispute
SURINAME-RIGHTS-Opposition legislator wants apology for slavery
BARBADOS-POLITICS- Barbados PM begins official visit to China
TRINIDAD-TRADE-Government committed to signing EPA
BAHAMAS-RIGHTS- Bahamas government to outline position on death penalty
ST VINCENT-CARNIVAL-Vincy Mas 2008 launched