BARBADOS-HEALTH-Opposition says expanding old hospital a waste of money

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The Opposition has warned that government’s decision to expand the country’s existing public hospital rather than...

CARIBBEAN-SECURITY-Security chiefs begin special meeting in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Caribbean security chiefs heard urgent pleas for a regional approach to fighting escalating crime as they began their...

BARBADOS-HEALTH-Government unveils plans to upgrade Queen Elizabeth Hospital

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The new Barbados government has revealed a plan to upgrade the cardiac unit at the island’s lone public hospital to...

ANTIGUA-OAS-Antiguan diplomat receives hemispheric award

WASHINGTON, CMC - Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the Organisation of American States (OAS) Deborah-Mae Lovell has been awarded for the role she...

BARBADOS-ESTIMATES-Prime Minister pleads for time to carry out programmes

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Prime Minister David Thompson has pleaded with the opposition to give his new government a chance to carry out its...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Senior lawyer says no to electoral reform

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - A prominent Dominican attorney has dismissed calls by opposition parties here for government to reform the electoral process...

ST. VINCENT-CCJ-Withdrawal of CCJ support described as immature

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC - Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has dismissed the opposition’s withdrawal of support for the Caribbean Court of...

ST LUCIA-POLITICS-Opposition slams government on Taiwan position

CASTRIES, St. Lucia CMC-The opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has called on Prime Minister Stephenson King and his government to “stop making...

ANGUILLA-WEATHER- Marigot Port closed pending dangerous sea swells

THE VALLEY, Anguilla, March 19, CMC – The expectation of dangerous sea swells as a result of a deep low pressure system centred over the North...

TRINIDAD-AVIATION-Jet purchase crashes as negotiations fail

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The proposed Caribbean Airlines (CAL) executive jet purchase with Bombardier has crashed, but the company has...

ST. LUCIA-BANANAS-Banana company condemned for law suit threat

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - The St. Lucia National Fair Trade Organisation (SNFTO) has condemned the St. Lucia Banana Corporation (SLBC) for its...

ANTIGUA-FUNERAL-Former Premier to be named National Hero

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The Baldwin Spencer administration has announced plans to bestow the title of National Hero on the late former premier Sir...

CARIBBEAN-CHILDREN-UNICEF points to challenges faced by children

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – An official of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that children in the Caribbean are facing a multitude...

ST. KITTS-POLITICS-Lindsay Grant re-elected party leader

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Lindsay Grant has been unanimously returned as leader of the opposition party, People's Action Movement (PAM), for...

LEAD-WEATHER-St Lucia preparing for rough seas

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Hoteliers and other property owners in the west of the island were preparing for high waves associated with a deep low...

BAHAMAS-REFUGEES-Over 100 Haitians held off the Bahamas
DOMINICA-FOOD-Dominica ready to supply Barbados with fresh fruits and vegetables
BARBADOS-BUDGET-Government promises fiscal prudence as estimates laid
SURINAME-ENERGY-Venezuela proposes gas pipeline to Suriname
GRENADA-TELECOM-New date for sale of Cable and Wireless shares
ST LUCIA-BANANAS-Banana company threatens legal action over termination of contract
GUYANA-MEDIA-Human rights group critical of media houses
BELIZE-POLITICS-Another candidate quits opposition leadership race
ST VINCENT-CCJ-Opposition leader backs down on support for CCJ
TRINIDAD-ECONOMY-Trade unionist calls for higher minimum wage