URGENT-TRINIDAD-CRIME-Man accused of killing young girl found hanging in cell

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Sunil Ali, the man charged with murdering eight-year-old Hope Arismandez was found hanging in his cell on Friday...

JAMAICA-CRIME-Jamaica government to outline crime plan

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillian says the Jamaica government will soon announce a crime plan.

JAMAICA-CRIME-Private sector groups calls on Jamaica government to deal with escalating crime

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has called on the Bruce Golding government to deal decisively with the...

CARIBBEAN-TOURISM-American airlines cut services to Caribbean

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, CMC – Two US-based carriers have announced a reduction in their services to the Caribbean as they grapple to deal with soaring...

BERMUDA-POLITICS-Opposition complains over Speaker's decision to quash unanswered questions

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Opposition legislators have criticised the decision of Speaker Stanley Lowe to quash unanswered questions left over from the...

JAMAICA-TRANSPORT-Jamaica to re-introduce railway service

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it will re-introduce the railway service within three years following a deal with China.

GRENADA-CRIME-Call for tighter security at schools

ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC - The Grenada Coalition on the Rights of the Child (GCRC) has called for tighter security at schools after a student was...

BELIZE-ENERGY-Belize government wants revenue from domestic oil production

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Prime Minister Dean Barrow says he is confident an amicable settlement will be reached with Belize Natural Energy (BNE)...

HAITI-AID-World Bank approves US$10 million for Haiti

WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank is providing a US$10 million grant to Haiti to help the Rene Preval administration respond to the food price crisis.

GUYANA-LAW-Bar association criticises statements on justice administration

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC - The Guyana Bar Association (GBA) says it is alarmed at recent public statements by President Bharrat Jagdeo and his Home...

CARIBBEAN-LIAT-Airline implements new commission structure

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Regional airline LIAT on Friday announced plans to restructure the way it pays travel agents in a move that it said would...

ST LUCIA-BANANAS-New tensions within banana industry

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Farmers say they are prepared to dissolve the St. Lucia Banana Corporation (SLBC) as a new wave of tension threatens the...

DOMINICA-ECONOMY-IMF pleased with Dominica's economic recovery

WASHINGTON, CMC - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Dominica's economy is recovering well from the damage caused by Hurricane Dean last year.

TRINIDAD-CRIME-Lawyers worried about crime level

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) says it is concerned about the crime level in the country.

ST. VINCENT-ICT-Telecoms official says pay more attention to ICT

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC - A telecommunications official has warned Eastern Caribbean (EC) territories against depending on tourism to reach all...

JAMAICA-CRIME-PM says crime plan is top cop’s job
TRINIDAD-EDUCATION-CXC releases new dates for exams
CARIBBEAN-AVIATION-CTO head promises solutions to flight cuts
ANTIGUA-US-Antigua resolute despite Internet gaming dispute with US
CARIBBEAN-CDB-Brazil joins the CDB
GUYANA-IMMIGRATION-Trinidad official says refusal to turn back Guyanese legitimate
GRENADA-DIPLOMACY-OECS Chairman welcomes China, Taiwan talks
BAHAMAS-DEATHS-Jamaican, Haitians victims of capsized boat
CARIBBEAN-OECS-Three members not fully participating in Economic Union
BAHAMAS-BUDGET-PM’s budget offers relief