BERMUDA-COURT-Premier's son denies sex charges in US

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – The eldest son of Bermuda’s Premier Dr. Ewart Brown has pleaded not guilty to 23 felony charges of sex crimes against eight...

CARIBBEAN-AIDS-Conference closes with a call to action

by Desmond Brown MEXICO CITY, Mexico, CMC – The 17th International AIDS Conference ended here Friday with HIV/AIDS experts repeating the same message...

TRINIDAD-CEMENT-Higher prices for cement regionally

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL), the region's main cement producer, has announced a 12 per cent increase in the cost of...

ANTIGUA-POLICE-Criminals warned they will be hunted

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – As an estimated 2,000 people took to the streets for Thursday’s National Solidarity March and Memorial Service in Antigua,...

ANTIGUA-POLICE-Second senior cop reportedly resigns

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC - Five months after contracting four retired Canadian police officers to lead the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda,...

UNITED STATES-RIGHTS- Judge decides against deporting Jamaican lesbian

MIAMI, CMC – In a rare ruling, a United States immigration judge has decided against deporting a Jamaican-born lesbian on the grounds that she might...

BARBADOS-AIDS-World Bank approves funds for HIV/AIDS programme

WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank has approved a US$35 million loan for Barbados to support the implementation of the 2008-2013 National Strategic...

GUYANA-POLITICS-Parliament approves motion recognising Forbes Burnham

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana parliament has unanimously endorsed a motion giving recognition to the work and contribution of the country's...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-New Opposition leader for Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Former education minister Ron Green was on Friday sworn in as Dominica’s new Opposition Leader, nearly two weeks after his...

ST LUCIA-DRUGS-St. Lucia declines British drug interdiction help

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – St. Lucia has decided against participating in a British-funded programme on drug eradication and interdiction, saying...

TRINIDAD-CRIME-New laws to deal with gun ownership

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – National Security Minister Martin Joseph says the government is considering implementing new gun ownership legislation...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Trinidad to host three Caribbean PMs

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Newly elected Grenada Prime Minister Tillman Thomas will be among three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders who will...

GUYANA-TRADE-EPA consultations after CARIFESTA

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana government says it will begin public consultations on the proposed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with...

ST KITTS-POLITICS-PM reshuffles Cabinet

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas has reshuffled his Cabinet following the resignation of his National Security,...

CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Region gets money from Canada ahead of trade talks

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) has received CAN$2.5 million (US$2.3 million) from the Canadian...

GUYANA-CARIFESTA-All systems go for CARIFESTA
GUYANA-SECURITY-Government approves millions to fight crime
ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Government calls for Opposition Leader’s resignation
CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Stakeholders accused of failing region in EPA negotiations
MEXICO-AIDS-Region advised to retool in HIV/AIDS fight
GUYANA-ENVIRONMENT-Global weather patterns threaten farmers
DOMINICA-ECONOMY-IMF lauds Dominica’s economic policies
GRENADA-FINANCE-Grenadians suffer heavy losses in Nigerian scams
GUYANA-CRIME-Arrest warrants issued for Brazilians
GUYANA-SECURITY-Security minister criticises IDB