LEAD-TRINIDAD-EDUCATION-CXC warns of criminal action in sale of exam papers PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Registrar at the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Dr. Didacus Jules Tuesday warned of criminal...
JAMAICA-ECONOMY-IMF warns of economic challenges for Jamaica WASHINGTON, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday said that a difficult global environment is contributing to increased socio-economic...
SURINAME-POLITICS-Netherlands defends strong anti-drug strategies PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC –Visiting Netherlands Prime Minister Jan-Peter Balkenende Tuesday defended his country’s strong anti-drug strategies...
JAMAICA-CONFERENCE-Economic situation on agenda of Third Biennial Diaspora Conference KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Jamaica government said Tuesday that the economic situation in the country would be among agenda items to be discussed...
SURINAME-CRIME-Suriname seeking Interpol assistance on passport scam PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC - Suriname says it is seeking the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) regarding the...
TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PM announces probe into operations of state company PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Prime Minister Patrick Manning Tuesday announced the establishment of a joint parliamentary committee to probe...
ST LUCIA-POLITICS-PM says he will not resign over impasse CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - Prime Minister Stephenson King Tuesday denied reports that he is considering resigning over the current crisis within his...
TRINIDAD-ELECTRICITY-Copper thieves blamed for electricity black out PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) has blamed thieves for the electricity outage that plunged...
GUYANA-TRADE-EPA to be signed in July GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Commission (EC) and the Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean...
GUYANA-POLITICS-Guyana keen on being part of South American Defence Council GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Guyana says it wants to be part of the South American Defence Council being promoted by Brazil.
CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Jamaica and Guyana leaders to meet to discuss rice impasse GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Jamaica and Guyana are to hold discussions at the highest level to find a solution to the current rice impasse, according...
CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Caribbean wants stronger trade agreement with Canada GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries say they want a strong development component as well as a structure that caters for...
TRINIDAD-EDUCATION- CXC officials to hold “leaked papers” meeting with Education Minister PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Officials of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) arrived here Monday to hold an urgent meeting with...
TRINIDAD-WORKSHOP-Trinidad hosting workshop on cyber-crime PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC –The drafting of procedural and substantive cyber-crime legislation will be among topics discussed at a three-day...
JAMAICA-POLITICS-Opposition responds to Cabinet reshuffle KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) has accused the Bruce Golding administration of not having a plan in place to...