•  JAMAICA-AIRLINE-Jamaica government begins plans to divest national carrier

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Monday signed a US$59.4 million grant with the Jamaica government.

•  BELIZE-FUEL-Belizeans start paying more for fuel

BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Residents of this Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country began paying more for fuel Saturday.

•  ST LUCIA-BANANAS-Agreement reached to end banana trade dispute

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC - The Windward Islands Banana Development (WIBDECO) and the St. Lucia Banana Corporation (SLBC) have agreed to discontinue a...

•  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...