BARBADOS-ENERGY-Barbadians told to brace for “long hot summer” BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Prime Minister David Thompson Monday told Barbadians to brace themselves for “a long, hot summer” as he announced new...
BARBADOS-AID-CDB approves funds for three Caribbean countries HALIFAX, Canada, CMC - The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Monday said it had approved more than US$12 million dollars for projects...
US-CRIME-Jamaican drug kingpin jailed in US for 37 years MIAMI, CMC – A United States federal court in Miami has sentenced a Jamaican drug dealer to almost 37 years in prison for conspiring to smuggle...
JAMAICA-CRIME-Murder suspects and soldier killed KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Three persons, including a member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), were killed Monday during an early morning search for...
CARIBBEAN-TOURISM-Caribbean seeking to deal with reduced US airlines operations to the region CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the region is facing a stiff challenge finding ways...
JAMAICA-POLITICS-Government minister flown to US for medical treatment KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Mining and Telecommunications Minister Derrick Smith has been flown to the United States for medical treatment.
DOMINICA-HEALTH-Concern over increasing attacks against health workers ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC - The Ministry of Health said Monday it was “alarmed” over the growing number of attacks against health care providers in...
ST LUCIA-BUSINESS-Conference to examine challenges to region’s small businesses CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - Entrepreneurs and public sector officials from the Commonwealth Caribbean will meet in St. Lucia Tuesday in an attempt to...
BARBADOS-AID-European Union says it will not terminate aid to ACP states BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Head of Delegation of the European Commission in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Ambassador Valeriano Diaz, says...
HAITI-POLITICS-Haiti’s President names new choice for PM PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – President Rene Preval has named Robert 'Bob' Manuel as his choice for prime minister.
GRENADA-LABOUR-Antigua PM calls for trade union Hall of Fame ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has called for the establishment of a Hall of Fame recognising the...
GUYANA-INDEPENDENCE-Guyana observes 42nd anniversary of political independence GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, CMC - Guyana is celebrating its 42nd anniversary of political independence from Britain, with its government saying it is leading...
BAHAMAS-TRADE- Bahamas ready to sign EPA accord NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC - The Bahamas says it has every intention of signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Europe, warning that there...
CARIBBEAN-OAS-Hemispheric body on poverty reduction mission CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - A team from the Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Chilean Programa Puente project arrives here Monday, as part...
GRENADA-INQUIRY-Government criticised over method of diplomatic postings ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - An Inquiry by Barbadian jurist Sir Richard Cheltenham has criticised the method of appointing non-Grenadians to honorary...
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