CARICOM-CARIFESTA-Bahamas says it can’t host CARIFESTA

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Bahamas says it cannot host the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA), the region’s premier cultural festival, due to...

TRINIDAD-COURT-Environment Management Authority appeals court ruling

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) on Tuesday announced that it had filed an appeal against the High Court...

CARIBBEAN-HIV-Report says global crisis threatens HIV prevention, treatment gains in the Caribbean

GENEVA, Switzerland, CMC – The positive steps made by Caribbean countries in dealing with the HIV/AIDS epidemic could be reversed as a result of the...

TRINIDAD-RELATIONS-Cuban president to visit Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Cuba’s President Raul Castro is expected to visit Trinidad and Tobago later this year, according to a statement issued...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-PM Skerrit hints at elections; upbeat about re-election chances

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is warning Dominicans that the hour of decision is fast approaching, as he continues to keep...

JAMAICA-ECONOMY-Finance Ministry delegation for talks with IMF

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance, Don Wehby is heading a delegation to the United States for talks with...

CARICOM-STANDARDS-Suriname to host new regional body to deal with standards

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Suriname has offered to host the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) as part of plans by the...

JAMAICA-COURT-Privy Council quashes murder conviction of Jamaican man

LONDON, England, CMC - The London-based Privy Council says the Court of Appeal in Jamaica should consider whether to order a new trial for a...

ST KITTS-POLITICS-Legislation to deal with dual citizenship laid in Parliament

BASSETERRE, ST Kitts, CMC - Legislation barring persons with dual citizenship from becoming members of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly has...

GRENADA-ECONOMY-Thomas administration seeking financial assistance from IMF

WASHINGTON, CMC - The Grenada government is seeking a financial package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help the island overcome some...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Parliament approves move to postpone Local Government polls

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Trinidad and Tobago parliament late Monday night passed legislation giving effect to the Patrick Manning...

JAMAICA-SWINE FLU-Health Minister orders investigation after first Swine Flu death

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Health Minister Rudyard Spencer has ordered an investigation into the death of a 22-year-old man, who died at the University...

DOMINICA-POLITICS-All is not well with Dominica economy, says DFP leader

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - The leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), Judith Pestaina, on Monday warned that all was definitely not well with the...

OAS-HONDURAS-SUSPENSION-Hemispheric body suspends Honduras’ membership

WASHINGTON, CMC - The Organisation of American States (OAS) has announced the immediate suspension of Honduras from the hemispheric body, following...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-COP interested in unity talks with UNC dissidents

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Congress of the People (COP), which currently has no seats in parliament, says it is interested in holding unity...

ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Opposition leader takes issue with seating arrangements for parliament
BERMUDA-RELIGION-Anglican Diocese agrees to ordain women as ministers
HAITI-UN-Former US president begins duties as special envoy to Haiti
CARICOM-SUMMIT-Mix-up delays consideration of Dominican Republic’s application to join regional...
SURINAME-ECONOMY-IMF says Suriname adversely affected by global economic crisis
BERMUDA-PROBE-Police make second arrest as probe into investment company continues
LONDON-STANFORD-British judge rules in favour of Antigua liquidators in battle over Stanford assets
DOMINICA-ECONOMY-Prime Minister advises Dominican workers to stay at home during this period of...
CARIBBEAN-SWINE FLU–Two Caribbean countries record their first cases of Swine Flu
JAMAICA-AIRLINE-Trade unions react angrily to reports of the sale of Air Jamaica