JAMAICA-EDUCATION- Police denies establishment of special unit to deal with school violence

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Police Commissioner, Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin, Monday dismissed a newspaper report that law enforcement authorities would...

CARIBBEAN-LABOUR-Harmonising labour force surveys for regional integration

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The International Labour Organisation (ILO) said Monday that new statistical indicators to measure the movement of...

TRINIDAD-ENVIRONMENT-UN environment conference underway in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - A three-day conference on the effects of climate change began here Monday with Trinidad ad Tobago calling for regional...

ANTIGUA-OPPOSITION-Opposition party still to name candidate for by-election

ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC - The main opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Monday said it would soon announce whether or not it would be contesting the...

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Jamaica PM comments on use of private jets

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Prime Minister Bruce Golding has dismissed concerns by the main opposition People’s National Party (PNP) over the use of a...

GRENADA-JUDICIARY-Grenadian lawyers pay tribute to outgoing OECS Acting Chief Justice

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC - The Grenada Bar Association (GBA) Monday paid tribute to retiring acting Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme...

DOMINICA-BANANAS-Dominica against new purchasing agreement

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - The Dominica Banana Producers Limited (DBPL) Monday warned that the industry could be destroyed if the Windward Islands...

ST LUCIA-BANANAS-Opposition leader calls for transparency in banana conflict

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - Agriculture Minister Ezekiel Joseph Monday began holding talks with various stakeholders as Opposition Leader Dr. Kenny...

JAMAICA-EDUCATION-Jamaican authorities to deal with crime and violence in schools

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Law enforcement authorities say they will recruit at least 300 teachers and principals to be trained as special constables...

TRINIDAD-CRIME-Prisoner found hanging

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Police were on Monday investigating the death of a 44-year-old man who was found hanging in a police station in south...

ST LUCIA-JUDICIARY-Law lecturer criticises non-appointment of Chief Justice

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – A senior law lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) has criticised the non-appointment of a Chief Justice to...

CARIBBEAN-EPA-Caribbean countries not yet ready to sign EPA accord

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Bruce Golding says the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the Caribbean Forum...

CARIBBEAN-SECURITY-Trinidad PM pleased with efforts at bolstering region’s security

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, CMC – The nine-member Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) countries are pooling their resources in establishing a...

CARIBBEAN-FUND-Trinidad pumps more money into regional fund

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago says it will increase its monthly contribution to the Caribbean Petroleum Fund, used to help in...

BARBADOS-CARICOM-Regional countries to discuss problems with free movement legislation

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Edwin Carrington says a meeting will be held shortly to help countries...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Minority party joins call for electoral reform
GERMANY-TOURISM-Caribbean countries embark on new tourism thrust in Europe
ST LUCIA-BANANAS-PM King asked to intervene in banana dispute
BAHAMAS-SUMMIT-CARICOM leaders describe summit as success
BAHAMAS-SUMMIT-Communiqué
DOMINICA-SECURITY-Government minister scoffs at suggestions Dominica looking to military alliance...
BAHAMAS-SUMMIT-Caribbean leaders walk for health
GRENADA-HEALTH-Health authorities deny fresh reports of TB outbreak
SURINAME-DEVELOPMENT-Cuba and Suriname strengthen bilateral cooperation
NEW YORK-POLITICS-Prominent Belizean activist calls for major changes in Belize