Cuba insists Raul Castro in control, Fidel recovering
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuba insisted Friday that Raul
Castro was in control and his brother Fidel was
recovering
from surgery, as the Communist leaders
stayed out of view but defiant against escalating US
calls for democratic change.
The government
released the first news on Fidel Castro's health.
Haiti gang leaders seek disarmament 'without bias'
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): A gang leader in
Haiti's largest slum said on Friday that he and others
would
be willing to lay down their arms as part of a
broader disarmament process in the impoverished and
violent Caribbean
nation.
Caribbean leaders want to renew region’s relationship with Canada
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Caribbean leaders want to re-
energise and renew the region’s relationship with
Canada.
This is the view of St Kitts and Nevis Prime
Minister and current Chairman of the 15-member
Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
Dr Denzil Douglas.
Tropical Storm Chris downgraded to depression
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Tropical Storm Chris was
downgraded to a depression on Friday as it moved
through the Turks
and Caicos islands and forecasters
were uncertain whether the ragged weather system
would regain strength.
Dominica PM hands over EC$1m to Youth Business Trust
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominican youth have been urged
to take advantage of the many opportunities
available to them.
That call came from Prime Minister
and Minister for Finance and Planning, Roosevelt
Skerrit, as he made available
the sum of EC$1 million
to the Dominica Youth Business Trust.
Caribbean Star Airlines and Air Jamaica reach special pro-rate agreement
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA: In a strategic move toward
improving regional air transportation through closer
collaboration,
Caribbean Star Airlines and Air Jamaica
have announced the establishment of a new prorate
agreement.
Chukka Caribbean adventures featured in Blackberry case study
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica: In today’s busy world, it is
more important than ever for businesses to stay
connected and
up to date on vital information.
Sister says Castro doing well
MIAMI, USA (UPI): Contrary to rumors within Florida's
Cuban community, the sister of Cuban leader Fidel
Castro
says she has learned her brother is doing well
after surgery.
US in trade dispute with Antigua
GENEVA, Switzerland (UPI): The United States may
be on the losing end of a trade dispute with the small
Caribbean
country of Antigua, whose entire
population is only 69,000.
Antigua launches Caribbean literary festival
BALTIMORE, USA: From November 2 to 6, Antigua will
host the first Caribbean Literary Festival. Activities
will
encourage an interest in the literary arts, for
adults as well as children in a fun-loving, relaxed
atmosphere.
Church World Service concerned over US-Cuba humanitarian aid proposals
Washington, USA: A meeting with US State
Department officials this week did little to assuage
concerns of humanitarian
agency Church World
Service (CWS) over new restrictions on its
established channel of aid distribution to Cuba.
Exhibition showcases Jamaican art
WASHINGTON, USA: The works of 15 contemporary
Jamaican artists are represented in an exhibition that
opened August
3 at the Art Museum of the Americas
in Washington, D.C., a collaboration of the
Organization of American States (OAS)
and the
Embassy of Jamaica.
Cuba condemns US exile community
HAVANA, Cuba (UPI): The Cuban state-controlled
media has condemned Cuban-Americans in Miami for
celebrating Fidel
Castro's surgery and temporary
delegation of power to his brother.
London drug dealer jailed for life for Jamaican girl's murder
LONDON, England (Reuters): A London drug dealer
who fatally shot a Jamaican girl of seven in the back
as she
tried to flee after witnessing the killing of her
father was jailed for life on Friday after being found
guilty of
two counts of murder.
Administration in the dark about Cuba
WASHINGTON, USA (UPI): The Bush administration is
admittedly in the dark about Cuba since Fidel Castro
handed
power over to his brother, Raul Castro, the
Miami Herald reported.
Rice sends message of support to Cuba
WASHINGTON, USA (UPI): US Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice told the Cuban people Friday that
the United States
will support a transition to
democracy in Cuba. Her message was broadcast on
TV Marti, a service sponsored and financed
by the US
government.
Commentary: No US domination after Castro
Fidel Castro’s temporary step-down from power while
he convalesces from surgery has again raised the
question
about what happens with Cuba after he
dies. The expectation is that the Castro regime will
collapse.
Letter: The fear of US-Israel
Geoff Croome wrote a good letter and advised
caution criticizing the present situation in Lebanon
and Israel.
I let you judge for yourself after I reveal
to you the real reason for all this horrible violence
and destruction.
Letter: Anthony Hall on Cubans and Castro
Thanks for your informative and up to date news on
the region that I receive daily through this medium.
And I
look forward also to Mr Hall's thoughtful
commentary.
Powell seeking 100m competition in wake of Gatlin doping affair
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): World 100m record-holder
Asafa Powell was left lamenting a lack of potential
rivals
in the wake of American Justin Gatlin's
revelation that he was embroiled in a doping affair.
Raul Castro absent from view as Bush pushes for Cuban democracy
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Pressure mounted Thursday on
Raul Castro to prove he was in control as Cuba's
interim leader
as US President George W. Bush called
on Cubans to push for democracy.
Kofi Annan concludes short visit to Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: The United Nations General
Secretary concluded a short visit to Haiti Thursday
evening.
In a joint press conference with President
Rene Préval before his departure, Annan admitted
that the security climate
is difficult in Haiti. But he
talked of positive evolution.
Holloway suspect's father awarded damages in Aruba
ORANJESTAD, Aruba (UPI): A court in Aruba has
awarded damages to the father of a suspect in the
2005 disappearance
of U.S. teenager Natalee
Holloway.
Tropical Storm Chris weakens on path toward Cuba
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Tropical Storm Chris
weakened on Thursday on a westward path toward
Cuba and was expected
to fizzle before nearing U.S.
oil facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Miami's 'other exiles' frown at anti-Castro celebrations
MIAMI, USA (AFP): Moderates among Miami's Cuban
exiles on Wednesday branded open displays of
jubilation over
Fidel Castro's illness frivolous and
embarrassing to the 800,000 Cuban-Americans there.
Digicel closes US$150m funding to continue market expansion and growth
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Digicel Group, the fastest-
growing mobile telecommunications company in the
Caribbean, on
Thursday announced it has raised
US$150 million in capital through a corporate bond
offering.
Award-winning gospel songstress ready for Turks and Caicos festival
NEW YORK, USA: World renowned and Grammy-award
winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams is ready to
return to the
Caribbean this weekend when she
ministers in song to an international audience at the
action-packed 3rd Annual Turks
and Caicos Music
and Cultural Festival.
Wyclef Jean to perform at WCMF in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: Grammy winning Haitian artist
Wyclef Jean will be among a number of major acts
performing at
the tenth edition of the World Creole
Music Festival in Dominica carded for October 27-29,
2006. Reggae artist Shaggy
is also scheduled to
perform at the three-night event.
Launch of new CaribVision
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Barbados-based
Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) has launched its
Caribbean channel,
CaribVision. CMC officials are
hailing it as an authentic regional channel.
The US did not issue a 'travel advisory' against St Lucia
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The United States Embassy
to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has issued a
correction
to a recent report that the United States
government has issued a "travel advisory" "against"
St Lucia.
Free community college tuition for BVI students
ROAD TOWN, BVI: Chief Minister of the British Virgin
Islands Dr Orlando Smith has called a decision to
offer
free tuition for studies at the H. Lavity Stoutt
Community College a powerful demonstration of BVI
pride.
Dominicans protest over high electricity rates
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominicans marched the streets
of the capital city this week, to protest against the
high electricity
rates they are forced to pay for
power consumption.
Commentary: Dancing on Castro’s grave is not only unseemly; it’s also premature!
Though not surprised, I was stupefied by Cuban
Americans who danced in the streets after reports
that Fidel Castro
was forced to transfer power to his
brother Raul before undergoing surgery a few days
ago.
Reggae Boy Davis out for six weeks with knee injury
LONDON, England: Jamaican Reggae Boyz central
defender Claude Davis has been sidelined with a knee
cartilage
injury and may have to wait until September
to play in his debut season in the English Premier
League.
Chris skirts Leeward Islands, Bahamas issues hurricane watch
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): The Bahamas on Wednesday
issued a hurricane watch for the Turks and Caicos
islands and
for the southeastern Bahamas as Tropical
Storm Chris neared hurricane strength in the
Caribbean. The third tropical
storm of the Atlantic
season strengthened as it skirted the northern
Leeward Islands.
Castro recovering, says senior aide
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuba's Fidel Castro is "very
alert" and resting after stomach surgery, a senior
aide
said on Wednesday, but the man who has
governed for 47 years has not appeared in public
since standing down temporarily
this week.
Annan delays visit to Haiti due to aircraft woes
UNITED NATIONS, USA (Reuters): U.N. Secretary-
General Kofi Annan delayed a visit to Haiti on
Wednesday after
the commercial aircraft he was to
use experienced technical difficulties, the United
Nations said.
OAS Assistant Secretary General visits Guyana
WASHINGTON, USA: The Assistant Secretary General
of the Organization of American States (OAS),
Ambassador Albert
Ramdin, traveled to Guyana
Wednesday to continue preparations for electoral
observation activities in advance of the
country’s
upcoming general and regional elections.
National consultation will result in effective electoral reform, says St Kitts-Nevis PM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The government expressed
confidence that the White Paper presented to the St
Kitts and
Nevis National Assembly on Tuesday,
outlining the process for electoral reform and the
preferred steps will result
in a properly reformed
electoral system.
Media forum gets top tourism support
WASHINGTON, USA: The Caribbean region's top
tourism body has given the thumbs up to the
innovative Caribbean
Media Exchange on Sustainable
Tourism (CMEx).
IMF commends Dominica for achieving macroeconomic stability
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Executive Board of the
International Monetary Fund has praised the efforts
of the Government
of Dominica in achieving
macroeconomic stabilisation.
Trinidad's university principal re-appointed
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Council of the
University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus
in Trinidad has
agreed to renew the contract of Dr
Bhoendradatt Tewarie as Pro-Vice Chancellor and
Principal of the St Augustine Campus.
New focus as St Vincent and Taiwan celebrate 25 years
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent: Ambassador Jack Yu-Tai
Cheng, says Taiwan will buttress its assistance to
this country
with human resource development
programmes as St Vincent and the Grenadines and
Taiwan celebrate 25 years of diplomatic
relations on
August 15.
From Guadeloupe, the Caribbean is (still) not just next door!
POINTE À PITRE, Guadeloupe: The recent visit to
Guadeloupe of the Minister of Tourism and
Environment of Antigua
and Barbuda, Harold Lovell,
co-incided with that of the French Minister of
Agriculture. This double event obliged
the
Guadeloupean press to make a choice.
West Indies A record easy eight-wicket win over Durham
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England: The touring West
Indies 'A'-team defeated English county side Durham
by an easy eight-wickets
in their opening three-day
tour match at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street
on Sunday.
West Indies could be replaced in tri-series, says Indian Board
NEW DELHI, India: The Indian Cricket Board has
confirmed that New Zealand and Sri Lanka are on
standby to replace
the West Indies if the WICB fails
to confirm the regional team's participation in the tri-
series in Singapore and
Kuala Lumpur next month.
Powell and Campbell take over the short sprint rankings
FLORIDA, USA: Jamaica's joint world record holder
Asafa Powell and countrywoman Veronica Campbell
are the new
leaders over the 100-metre dash,
according to the latest IAAF 100m Event Rankings.
Cuba says Castro's life not in danger
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The communist
government told nervous Cubans on Tuesday that
Fidel Castro's life was
not in danger, after the ailing
U.S. foe who has dominated the nation for nearly 50
years said he had stepped down
temporarily. This
prompted speculation that he would not return to
office.
Tropical storm Chris could grow into hurricane
MIAMI, USA (Reuters): The third tropical storm of the
Atlantic hurricane season bore down on the
Caribbean's
northern Leeward Islands on Tuesday
and could become a hurricane headed for the Gulf of
Mexico later this week. Storm
warnings were posted
for many northeastern Caribbean islands.
Trinidad's Appeal Court rules against Chief Justice
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago
Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling which was
made earlier
by another judge preventing the arrest
of the country's Chief Justice, Satnarine Sharma.
UN's Annan to visit Haiti
UNITED NATIONS, (AFP): UN Secretary General Kofi
Annan will on Wednesday start a two-day visit to
Haiti, in a
sign of international support amid a new
resurgence of violence in the country, a
spokeswoman said.
US cautious, hopeful as Castro cedes power in Cuba
WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): After 44 years of
sanctions meant to push Fidel Castro out of power,
the United States
sounded cautious but hopeful
Tuesday, after the communist Cuban leader ceded
power temporarily for the first time
to his brother,
following surgery.
New air service for Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Canefield airport in Dominica
will once again become a dynamic entry and exit
point, with
the introduction of daily flights via Carib
Aviation’s Dominica Air Taxi services.
OAS hears reports on electoral preparations in Guyana
WASHINGTON, USA: The Assistant Secretary General
of the Organization of American States (OAS),
Ambassador Albert
Ramdin, on Tuesday commended
the electoral authorities of Guyana for advancing
preparations for the upcoming general
and regional
elections.
Grenada-born judge honoured with Canada’s highest award for lifetime achievement
TORONTO, Canada: Michaelle Jean, Governor General
of Canada has announced the appointment of Julius
Isaac, former
Chief Justice of the Federal Court of
Canada, to the Order of Canada. Justice Isaac, a
Grenadian by birth, was a member
of the bar in
Ontario, Saskatchewan, Grenada and Alberta.
Industrial action by customs officers in Suriname to escalate
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Industrial action by customs
officers in Suriname, continuing for over a week now,
are
about to escalate. The strike is being extended
to the international airport.
Timeline of Fidel Castro's life
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Key events in the life of Cuban
President Fidel Castro, who late Monday announced
he was
temporarily handing power over to his brother
and Defense Minister Raul Castro, after undergoing
intestinal surgery.
Commentary: A resolution of Trinidad's judicial and constitutional crises
The Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy
(CGID) is deeply concerned about the current
controversy surrounding
the Chief Justice (CJ) of
Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), Justice Satnarine Sharma.
Letter: Complaints towards Randy Persaud comments.
I've been reading Caribbean Magazine for many years
now, since I was living in the USA. I've been living in
Switzerland
for five years now, getting news and
purchasing products through Caribbean Magazine.
Letter: I am disappointed in your article
I am an entrepreneur in the Haitian community. I also
moderate a forum called Debanasyonal on the Web. I
am very
much disappointed at the article by Dr
Persaud.
Powell might not have to share the world record after all
FLORIDA, USA: Jamaican sprint ace, Asafa Powell,
the current joint-world record holder over 100-
metres, could
stand as the sole possessor after the
second half of the duo, Justin Gatlin failed a drug
test prior to equalling
the world mark.
Jamaican-born coach Graham faces two-year ban
FLORIDA, USA: American legend Michael Johnson, a
five-time Olympic mediallist, said Jamaican-born
coach Trevor
Graham, the man in charge of American
sprinter Justin Gatlin should be banned from coaching track and field.
Castro temporarily hands power to brother Raul due to surgery
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuban President Fidel Castro
said Monday he underwent surgery and had
temporarily handed
power to his brother, Raul, for the
first time in his 47 years atop the communist
government. Castro, who will turn
80 on August 13,
made a "proclamation," read on television.
Bermuda grapples with gangland-style shootings
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Reuters): A drive-by shooting,
a gunman spraying bullets into a bar and a teenager
gunned
down in his car in a gangland-style hit -- it's
not the image that most people have of once-sedate
Bermuda.
Turks & Caicos premier to be sworn in next week
GRAND TURK, Turks & Caicos Islands: The Turks &
Caicos Islands will soon celebrate an historic moment
when
the country takes another step towards full
internal self government.
St Kitts-Nevis government to present White Paper on electoral reform
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The governing St Kitts-Nevis
Labour Party Administration will table a White Paper in
the
National Assembly on Tuesday outlining the
framework and structure for reforming the electoral
system. Prime Minister
Dr Denzil Douglas is expected
to outline the process.
CDB mission visits Nevis
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: A team from the Caribbean
Development Bank (CDB) left Nevis on Friday July 28,
2006, following
what an official of the Nevis Island
Administration described as fruitful discussions of a
number of important projects
for the future of Nevis.
Suriname labour ministry rejects controversial lay-off
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: The Suriname Ministry of
Labour has rejected the controversial lay-off of 83
workers. The
workers were fired two weeks ago by
Suriname’s largest bakery over a dispute regarding
payment of a lump sum.
Economic diplomacy priority in Suriname foreign policy
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Over the period 2006-2011
the Suriname government will utilise economic
diplomacy as an
important instrument in its foreign
policy.
Dominica PM acknowledges Castro’s contribution to humanity
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica’s Prime Minister,
Roosevelt Skerrit, has acknowledged the contribution
of Cuban President,
Dr Fidel Castro to humanity. The
Dominican leader made the remarks last week at the
opening ceremony for the newly
refurbished Nursing
School and Hostel.
Caribbean residents encouraged to stay and play in America’s Caribbean
ST THOMAS, USVI: The United States Virgin Islands
is inviting its island neighbors to visit America’s
Caribbean
for fun, sun and the allure of excellent
shopping with cool savings at stores, restaurants and
attractions.
Curacao opens new airport terminal
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao: The island of Curaçao just
celebrated the grand opening of its new airport
terminal, the
first phase in a 30-year contract to
develop and expand the Curaçao International
Airport. The new terminal is a state-of-the-art
facility designed to meet international aviation
standards.
Additional flight service from Trinidad to Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Tobago House of
Assembly recently announced an additional service
from Piarco International
Airport in Trinidad to Crown
Point International Airport in Tobago.
EU tourism projects underway in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is
very supportive of a European Union (EU) programme,
geared
at enhancing community tourism in Dominica.
Cuban ambassador praises cooperation between Cuba and the Caribbean
ROSEAU, Dominica: Cuban Ambassador to Dominica,
Oswaldo Cobacho Martinez, has praised the benefits
to the Caribbean
region of cooperation between Cuba
and Latin America and the Caribbean countries. The
Ambassador’s comments were made
at the opening of
the refurbished Nursing School.
ICC Cricket World Cup Bill goes to St Kitts National Assembly
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The St Kitts and Nevis
National Assembly will debate on Tuesday, the
omnibus Bill which
facilitates the conduct of the ICC
Cricket World Cup 2007 to be held in the West Indies.
Commentary: Law and Politics: Disgraceful - unbelievable - distressing - for justice!
All the above descriptions or adjectives, as well as
the hundreds of others being used or devised, to
describe
or attempt to explain what is happening in
our CARICOM state of T&T, are flooding the media
and airwaves nowadays.
Commentary: Cuba comes in from the cold
For a country long in the grip of a paralyzing
economic malaise, Fidel Castro's May Day boast of
11.8 percent
growth in the first three months of 2006
came as welcome news to a long suffering population.
Commentary: Guyana is no Haiti: eine glaenzendere Zukunft
The opposition political machinery consistently tries
to portray Guyana as another Haiti. By doing this
they
hope to discourage Guyanese from
acknowledging the enormous strides the country has
made over the past twenty years.
Letter: Caribbean governments should be careful not to cast blame
Your correspondent ("Caribbean Governments must
protest Israeli bombings") is right to be shocked by
the violence
launched on the people of Lebanon.
Ten parties to face polls in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Ten of the eleven political
parties that presented their list of candidates on
Nomination
Day, Wednesday, will face the polls on
August 28.
OAS welcomes release of former Haitian prime minister
WASHINGTON, USA: The Assistant Secretary General
of the Organization of American States (OAS),
Ambassador Albert
R. Ramdin, has welcomed the
release from prison of former Prime Minister of Haiti,
Yvon Neptune. “This is a very positive
development,”
Ramdin said.
Nursing shortage in Dominica could be eliminated by 2009
ROSEAU, Dominica: The Nursing Shortage in Dominica
could be eliminated by 2009, according to the
President of
the Dominica State College, Dr Annette
Bardouille, as she addressed the official opening of
the refurbished Nurses
Hostel and Nursing School last
week.
USVI delegation in Ghana for Emancipation celebration
ST JOHN, USVI: US Virgin Islands officials are
currently in Ghana where they were invited to
participate in this
year's week long Emancipation
Celebration in Accra, the capital city. The group
departed St Thomas on July 20 and
includes Dr
Carlyle Corbin, Minister of State for External Affairs.
BVI launches alcohol abuse and child neglect awareness campaign
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The Social Development
Department in the British Virgin Islands has embarked
on a public awareness
campaign aimed at preventing
under-age drinking and child neglect during the
Festival season.
Regional body accredits UWI Medical Programme
KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Caribbean Accreditation
Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health
Professions
(CAAM-HP) has fully accredited the
University of the West Indies' Medical Programme.
WPA pulls out of elections race in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: For the first time since 1985,
the Working People's Alliance (WPA) as an individual
party
will not contest national elections in Guyana,
citing a need for change from the first-past-the-post
tradition of
government.
Commentary: No tears for stalled WTO talks
No tears should be shed by small developing countries
over the collapse on Monday, July 24, of trade
negotiations
at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
There was very little in it for them.
Commentary: Guyana and the voting divide - Will CARICOM have to intervene?
It follows that the intermixing of leadership with
governance, when applied in the right proportions can
sometimes
affect the course of history. Events can
be accomplished by the transformation and shaping
of activities.
Letter: Caribbean governments must protest Israeli bombings
It is really sickening to watch day in and day out the
Israeli use of American-supplied weapons of mass
destruction
on the poor citizens of the country of
Lebanon.
Powell leads Jamaican triple triumph at Norwich Union Grand Prix
LONDON, England: Jamaican trio, Asafa Powell,
Sherone Simpson and Trecia Smith lodged victories in
a great atmosphere
at the Norwich Union Grand Prix
track and field meeting in London on Friday, July 28.
Powell delighted with current form
LONDON, England: Jamaican Asafa Powell, the joint-
world record holder of the 100-metres, said he's
enjoying his
current form on the international circuit,
which has now seen him racing under the 10-seconds
barrier nine times already
this season.
Former Haitian prime minister released from jail
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Former Haitian prime
minister Yvon Neptune, jailed since 2004 for allegedly
killing
opponents of ex-president Jean Bertrand
Aristide, walked free Thursday, a UN mission said.
The UN Stabilization Mission
in Haiti (MINUSTAH)
welcomed the release.
Privy Council blocks arrest of Trinidad's Chief Justice
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The London-based Privy
Council has ordered a continuation of an injunction
by Trinidad
and Tobago's high court that prevents
any arrest of Chief Justice Satnarine Sharma, who is
accused of perverting the
course of public justice.
Former minister stands trial in Suriname for alleged corruption
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: After a thorough
investigation and lengthy political procedures the
Suriname Court of Justice
on Friday morning opened
the corruption trial against former minister of Public
Works, Dewanand Balesar.
Caribbean economist praises fiscal consolidation in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica : The dramatic turnaround in
Dominica’s fiscal situation has come in for high praise
from a
leading Caribbean economist. Chief Economist
at Caribbean Money Market Brokers Research Centre,
Jwala Rambarran, commented
on Dominica’s
macroeconomic performance at a post budget
seminar.
More inflationary pressures for Trinidad's economy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago
Central Bank has issued another financial report. In
its latest
data, it says that the Central Statistical
Office has revealed that the domestic economy
continues to experience inflationary
pressures.
Commentary: What spirit of Caribbean unity?
The feedback from my last two columns on the way
our public and private sectors market the Caribbean
and mismanage
their costs has been encouraging,
prompting me to zero in this week on the spirit of
Caribbean unity.
Letter: Cowboy justice
This is exactly what we are fighting against in
Trinidad & Tobago. Your writer, Mr Hall, has called
the Chief
Justice of Trinidad & Tobago a "bad justice."
Cricket World Cup organisers predict a big hit in the West Indies
NEW DELHI, India (AFP): Organisers of the 2007
World Cup cricket tournament in the West Indies
played down Indian
fan concerns about travel and
accommodation saying they were confident the
event would be a big hit. "You will not
be
disappointed with the hospitality," Chris Dehring said.
Sprint king Powell misses out on new record
LONDON, England (AFP): Joint 100m world record
holder Asafa Powell cruised to victory at the London
Grand Prix
here on Friday but missed out on
reclaiming the world mark for himself. The Jamaican
eased to victory in 9.91sec,
ahead of Americans
Leonard Scott and Shawn Crawford.
