CMCfeature-CARIBBEAN-LIFESTYLE-The Gay uprising in the Caribbean

By Rawle Titus ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - Fingers pointing to the sky are shaped in the form of guns. Imaginary triggers are squeezed as crowds of...

TRINIDAD-FIRE-Four members of family perish in fire

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Four members of a family were killed on Saturday after fire destroyed their home in Moruga, in east Trinidad.

TRINIDAD-JUSTICE-Court rules prisoner suffered under “inhumane” conditions

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A High Court judge has ruled in favour of a prisoner who claimed that he suffered under “inhumane” conditions while at...

GRENADA-POLITICS-Financial crisis a key agenda item for Thomas/Bush talks

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The effects of the current global financial crisis on the region and the deportation of criminals to Grenada and other...

BARBADOS-ECONOMY-Central Bank cuts interest rates

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Central Bank of Barbados has eased minimum interest rates payable on deposits, making it easier for Barbadians to...

CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Suriname president calls for ACP unity on EPA

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - President Ronald Venetiaan has called for unity and solidarity between African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) nations in...

HAITI-IMMIGRATION-President Préval calls for end to deportations

MIAMI, CMC – Haitian President René Préval on Friday reiterated his fervent appeal to United States President George W. Bush to grant temporary...

GUYANA-HEALTH-Contaminated Chinese milk recalled

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Ministry of Health has ordered a recall of all contaminated milk manufactured in China and imported illegally into...

DOMINICA-ECONOMY-Another reduction in fuel prices

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Fuel prices here continued their downward trend on Friday, mirroring recent falls in the price of oil on the international...

GRENADA-POLITICS-PM Thomas to meet US president

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - Grenada's Prime Minister Tillman Thomas is scheduled to meet with United States President George W. Bush at the White...

GRENADA-INVESTMENT-Grenada aims to be a better place for business, says Finance Minister

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - The Tillman Thomas administration has promised to embark on a series of measures to ensure that the island receives a...

BERMUDA-ECONOMY-Tourist spending plunges

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - Spending by visitors to Bermuda plummeted by more than US$18 million in the second quarter of this year, according to new...

BELIZE-POLITICS-Belize City Mayor faces allegations of financial wrongdoing

BELIZE CITY, Belize, CMC – A Belizean politician has come under fire over allegations that she used public funds to pay herself over BZ$90,000...

TRINIDAD-HEALTH-PAHO team to investigate dengue claim

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A team from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is due here next week to assess the ongoing dengue situation...

GUYANA-RICE-Agriculture Minister upbeat about new export opportunities

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – New markets are opening up in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean for Guyana’s rice exports, Agriculture...

CARIBBEAN-ECONOMY-IDB projects dip in remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean
TRINIDAD-BUDGET-Parliament approves US$8.3 billion budget after heated debate
CARICOM-TURKEY pledges US$2 million in support of RDF
ANTIGUA-ECONOMY-Officials say banking sector remains strong
DOMINICA-POLITICS-Liverpool holds on to the Presidency
JAMAICA-PROBE-Investigation into “illegal” ammo purchase
ST. LUCIA-ECONOMY-Businessman warns of economic crisis
JAMAICA-SUGAR-Further delay in divestment of sugar factories
DOMINICA-FUNDING-Officials concerned about slow EU disbursements
BERMUDA-COURT-Two men charged with weekend murders