CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-US official promises to look at CARICOM’s crime fighting needs

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A high-ranking United States (US) official Thursday urged Caribbean governments to identify what they need to deal with...

JAMAICA-COURT-Delay in case against ex minister in Cuban light bulb scandal

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Attorneys for embattled Jamaican parliamentarian, Kern Spencer who is charged in connection with the Cuban light bulb...

ST. VINCENT-BANANAS-WINFA promises big benefits with new trading deal

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Windward Islands Farmers Association (WINFA) has defended its new trading arrangement for banana farmers, insisting...

ST. VINCENT-POLITICS-Opposition boycotts Parliament

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC - The Opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) continued their boycott of parliament Thursday, drawing a stern rebuke from...

BERMUDA-POLICE-Over 100 recruited to boost police force

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - More than 100 people have been recruited from countries across the Caribbean to boost the Bermuda Police Service’s (BPS)...

ST. LUCIA-POLITICS-Senate passes law to expedite criminal cases

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The Senate Wednesday approved what it said was “bold new” legislation aimed at expediting the prosecution of criminal...

ST.LUCIA-POLITICS-Opposition pushing for removal of Taiwanese Ambassador

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - The main Opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) said it plans to do all in its power to ensure Taiwanese Ambassador Tom...

CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-Pardoned journalist calls for CARICOM intervention in Guyana

NEW YORK, CMC – A Guyanese journalist pardoned by President Bharrat Jagdeo after serving five years in prison for allegedly attempting to overthrow...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Dominica to help Trinidad deal with nursing shortage

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced plans by his administration to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...

TRINIDAD-FINANCE-Canadian bank buys out one of Trinidad’s leading banks

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Government said it gave the state-owned National Insurance Board (NIB) no instructions on whether to sell its shares...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Opposition party says it’s not in coalition for next elections

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica Freedom Party has distanced itself from media reports that the country’s three opposition parties could be...

ST. VINCENT-PM faces new sexual assault accusation

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Still embroiled in a legal battle with a female police officer who claimed he raped her, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph...

HAITI-AVIATION-American Airlines accused of disrespecting Haitians

MIAMI, CMC - Haiti’s Consul General in Miami Ralph Latortue has taken American Airlines (AA) to task for what he described as a pattern of...

CARIBBEAN-COOPERATION-Iceland to provide assistance to Caribbean states

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Officials at a high-level roundtable on sustainable development are expecting their three-day conference here to end with...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Caribbean lawyer backs calls for integrity legislation

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - A noted Caribbean lawyer has thrown his support behind calls for integrity legislation here, suggesting that it should be...

CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-Top US officials to visit the Caribbean
DOMINICA-COURT-Musician takes Digicel to court over use of song
TRINIDAD-FINANCE-Government closer to establishing international centre
MONTSERRAT-TELECOMS-Government to create telecommunications regulatory authority
MIAMI-CRIME-Barbadian authorities aid in intercepting international fugitive
ST. LUCIA-BUDGET-PM prepares for first budget presentation
BARBADOS-PORT-PM suggests second port
TRINIDAD-BANKING-Shareholders vote on RBTT's future
GRENADA-INVESTMENT-Government signs multi-million dollar agreement with Irish-owned Company
BARBADOS-FISHING-Fishing industry said to be worth millions