•  GRENADA-CRIME-Government moving against persons issuing bad cheques

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government Monday said it would take action against people who issue false cheques to it and hinted at the...

•  TRINIDAD-TRADE-Government committed to signing EPA

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government has recommitted to signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), agreed between...

•  BARBADOS-LABOUR-Barbados records slight decrease in unemployment

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados has recorded a slight decrease in unemployment last year, according to the latest figures released by the...

•  TRINIDAD-PROTEST-Trade unionist warns of nationwide strike

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – A senior Trinidad and Tobago trade unionist has warned of the possibility of a nationwide strike to force the Patrick...

•  BVI-COURT-High Court confiscates millions from Bermuda-based mutual fund group

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, CMC - A High Court has fined four companies, including a Bermuda-based mutual fund group, in excess of US$40 million...

•  TRINIDAD-TOURISM-Hilton International pulls out of Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Hilton International is ending a 10-year management of the Tobago Hilton following a recent decision of the Trinidad...

•  MONTSERRAT-TOURISM-Montserrat government renews thrust to attract tourists

BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – The Montserrat government has started efforts to bring tourists back to the volcano-ravaged island, Agriculture Minister...

•  BARBADOS-ECONOMY-Moderate economic growth predicted for 2008

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados economy is projected to expand moderately this year, Central Bank Governor Marion Williams said Wednesday.

•  JAMAICA-POLITICS-Investigation launched into sale of Air Jamaica slots in Britain

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – An investigation has been launched into the controversial sale of Air Jamaica’s slots at Britain’s Heathrow airport last...

•  DOMINICA-GAS-Motorists paying more for gas

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Motorists were on Friday paying more for gasoline after the Roosevelt Skerrit government announced a second price increase...