DOMINICA-BUDGET-Opposition criticises national budget

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Opposition Leader Earl Williams Monday criticised the Roosevelt Skerrit government for its social and economic policies over...

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Opposition leader dismisses leadership challenge

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Leader of the main opposition People's National Party (PNP) Portia Simpson Miller has brushed aside a challenge from her...

SURINAME-DEVELOPMENT-New aluminium plant for Suriname?

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Suriname is seeking a partner to establish an aluminium plant and is holding talks with two multi-national companies,...

ST LUCIA-ENERGY-Opposition legislator wants united approach to high electricity rates

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – An opposition legislator Monday called for a non-partisan approach to dealing with the high electricity rates in St. Lucia.

ST LUCIA-EPA-PM wants CARICOM states to embrace EPA

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - Prime Minister Stephenson King says there is need for Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries to fully embrace the Economic...

US-CRIME-Immigration agent jailed for raping Jamaican detainee

MIAMI, CMC - A former United States immigration agent has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a Jamaican immigrant while in detention.

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Former prime minister faces leadership challenge

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Leader of the main opposition People's National Party (PNP), Portia Simpson Miller, will face a challenge for the leadership...

ANTIGUA-ECONOMY-US and Antigua hold talks on gaming dispute

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – United States trade officials have arrived here for talks over the long-standing internet gaming dispute with the Antigua...

ST KITTS-POLITICS-PM congratulates new Grenada leader

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC - Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Thomas says he is looking forward to working with the new Grenada Prime Minister Tillman...

BERMUDA-WEATHER-Flights cancelled as Bertha begins to affect Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - Most flights from North America to Bermuda were cancelled on Monday as Tropical Storm Bertha gained pace and moved closer to...

LONDON-SUMMIT-Caribbean discussing political, economic issues with Britain

LONDON, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman Baldwin Spencer is leading a regional delegation to the Sixth United Kingdom-Caribbean Forum...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-Speaker condemns actions of opposition legislators

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Speaker of the Dominica Parliament Alix Boyd-Knights Monday condemned the decision by opposition legislators to stage protest...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PM unveils proposals for constitution reform

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Prime Minister Patrick Manning says a working document prepared by a group of academics and politicians has outlined...

TRINIDAD-MISHAP-Rescuers search for missing hiker

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – One hiker was killed and rescuer teams were searching for another after a hiking expedition by a group of 70 persons...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PM extends invitation to new Grenada PM

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Patrick Manning has extended an invitation to newly elected Grenada Prime Minister...

GRENADA-ECONOMY-US rating company says government inherits recovering economy
GRENADA-FINANCE-EC countries to set up bodies to police financial institutions
GRENADA-POLITICS-Analysts give reasons for NNP’s election loss
JAMAICA-DEATH-Jamaican woman who died on NY hospital floor to be buried Sunday
GRENADA-ECONOMY-Barbados MP raises challenges facing regional tourism
BERMUDA-TOURISM-Uproar as New York staff get the axe
BERMUDA-WEATHER-Bertha downgraded to tropical storm
BAHAMAS-ECONOMY-PM Ingraham says external challenges impacting economy
ST LUCIA-ENVIRONMENT-Regional officials to discuss strategy for protected areas
ST LUCIA-LABOUR-Trade unions urged to be cautious in seeking wage hikes