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Chavez says Fidel Castro travels, health improving
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters): Venezuelan
President, Hugo Chavez, said on Friday that Cuban
leader, Fidel Castro,
was walking about and making
nocturnal trips outside Havana, countering rumours
the ailing 80-year-old was dead. Castro
has long
acted as a mentor to Chavez.
Attacks prompt increased patrols, aerial surveillance in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): A series of aerial
surveillance have been conducted and will continue,
as well as
an increase in the number of police
patrols, following attacks on residents of West Bank
Demerara in Guyana on Tuesday.
St Kitts-Nevis must address health issues, says PM
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: The wide range of issues
relating to St Kitts and Nevis’ strategic response to
significant
health matters that affect the quality of
life of its people, must continue to be addressed
because of their impact
on the economic process,
says Prime Minister, Dr Denzil Douglas.
US embassy in Barbados announces changes in US visitor visa applications
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Effective November 1, all
applicants for visitor visas (non-immigrant visas, or
NIVs),
including applicants at the US Embassy in
Barbados, will be required to use the Electronic Visa
Application Form (EVAF).
Beer seized, boat captain fined in St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Undeclared cargo of 41 cases
of beer on a vessel from St Vincent has cost the
boat captain
EC$10,000 and seizure of the goods in
St Kitts, following a joint operation by police and
customs.
Cuba says dengue outbreak caused deaths, no figures
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuba is containing an
outbreak of dengue fever that has caused a number
of deaths, the
Pan-American Health Organisation said
this week, citing a Cuban government report that
gave no figures.
US television broadcasts leave Cubans in the dark
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuba has jammed the
latest anti-Castro television programming beamed
over by the United
States, according to an informal
survey of Cubans who tried to watch the shows that
included baseball's championship
series.
Bahamas women’s meeting gets worldwide television boost
FREEPORT, Bahamas: The Islands of the Bahamas
recently received major television exposure through
the promotion
of the upcoming “First Ladies First:
Caribbean Star Airlines reinstates plans to serve Curacao
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Caribbean Star Airlines has
announced that it has reinstated plans to offer new
service to
and from Curacao. The new service is on
sale now for travel beginning December 1, 2006.
Nevis agriculture minister welcomes new processing co-operative
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Minister of Agriculture in
Nevis, Robelto Hector, welcomed the formation of
Nevis’ only agro
processing cooperative and urged
the group to assist the Ministry to promote
agriculture and agro processing as a
sector of the
island’s economy that contributed to food security.
Jamaica parliament approves CWC 2007 legislation
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Bill seeking to make
provision for the fulfilment of Jamaica’s commitment
to the
efficient and effective staging of Cricket World
Cup (CWC) 2007, was passed Tuesday in the House
of Representatives.
Commentary: Venezuela and the US: Oddly coupled
The contest between Venezuela and the United
States of America, as the champion of Guatemala,
over a seat on
the UN Security Council was much
bluster. The oil relationship paints a different picture.
Commentary: More than a walk on the beach
More than four years ago, I was invited by President
Bush to serve this region as the United States
Ambassador
to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
I was honored and humbled by the request.
Commentary: CARICOM backing for Venezuela and Mexico against US undermines regional interests
On October 25, 2006 some CARICOM nations joined
Mexico and other countries in the Western
Hemisphere at the Organization
of American States
(OAS) in adopting a declaration condemning the
United States.
Commentary: The Greater Caribbean This Week: If You Build It...
At the time of this writing, our Panamanian brothers
and sisters are awakening (with little surprise) to the
news
that 78% of them voted in favour of the
referendum question on the Panama Canal expansion
project.
West Indies won't ease up against England, says Lara
AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters): Holders West Indies will
not take their foot off the accelerator against
England
in Saturday's final Group A match despite
having sealed a place in the semi-finals of the
Champions Trophy. "It's
important that we get the
best team out there," captain Brian Lara said.
Winless England to play for pride against West Indies
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP): England captain Andrew
Flintoff says his out-of-contention side has pride at
stake against
a resurgent West Indies in their final
Champions Trophy league match here on
Saturday. "Obviously, we want to finish
the
tournament with a victory," Flintoff told reporters.
BVI Spring Regatta 2007: As innovative as ever
TORTOLA, BVI: The British Virgin Islands Spring
Regatta and Sailing Festival, presented by Nanny
Cay, is known
for its innovation and the 2007 event,
March 26 - April 1, will be no exception. This year
the Regatta wants to bring
sailors into the protest
room, on the judge’s side of the table.
Venezuela asks Dominican Republic to run for UN seat
UNITED NATIONS, (Bloomberg): Venezuela has asked
a second country, the Dominican Republic, to
become a candidate
for a Latin American seat on the
United Nations Security Council and end the
deadlocked race with Guatemala.
US urges tight security for Cricket World Cup
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters): The United
States called for tight security and safeguards
against terrorism
on Thursday, as nine Caribbean
nations prepared to host next year's world cricket
championship in the West Indies.
The request came
from US Homeland Security Secretary, Michael
Chertoff.
Raul Castro appears after three week absence
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Interim Cuban leader Raul
Castro appeared today for the first time in three
weeks to congratulate
Palante humor magazine on its
45th anniversary, the Cuban agency AIN said.
Former Trinidad PM gets parliamentary sendoff
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: History will be created in
Trinidad and Tobago on Friday, when the House of
Representatives
meets for a semi-official political
sendoff for former Prime Minister, Basdeo Panday.
The House will meet with Panday
as the former MP
says goodbye to Parliament.
Report released on fatal shooting in Turks and Caicos
GRAND TURK, Turks & Caicos Islands: The Attorney
General of the Turks & Caicos Islands, announced the
completion
of a review concerning the shooting of
Jared Jennings on August 7, 2006 by Detective
Constable Sheldon Williams of
the Royal Turks &
Caicos Islands Police Force.
Partnerships critical in the fight against HIV/AIDS, says Nevis Health Minister
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Minister of Health in the Nevis
Island Administration (NIA), Hensley Daniel, has
called on
various groups in Nevis to pool together to
stem the spread of HIV/AIDS as the need for
partnerships was critical
in the fight against the
disease.
Air Jamaica honours top travel partners
NEW YORK, USA: Air Jamaica has recognised its most
effective tour operators and travel agents in the
Northeastern
United States for Caribbean business
booked on the carrier in 2005, underscoring the work
these partners are doing
for both the airline and the
destinations.
Blair calls major conference on Caribbean investment in London
LONDON, England: On November 2, 2006 the British
Government will host a conference on the new
Caribbean economy.
The event entitled ‘Transforming
the Caribbean economy - new avenues for
investment’ will take place at Lancaster
House in
London.
Suriname authorities arrest Brazilian smugglers
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: In a crackdown against
pirates along the Surinamese coast, authorities
recently have arrested
five Brazilian nationals on
smuggling charges, police officials confirmed.
Prime Minister commends Alcoa for commitment to Jamaica
WASHINGTON, USA (JIS): Prime Minister Portia
Simpson Miller has commended Alcoa Aluminum
Company for its commitment
in investing in
Jamaica. “Jamaica is indeed proud to have the
world’s premier aluminum company as a partner and
investor,”
she said.
Region's healthcare system to benefit from co-operation with Spain
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Executive Director in the
Office of the Deputy Secretary General of CARICOM,
Jacqueline
Josephs, has said that the region’s
healthcare system would be greatly advanced
through the region’s co-operation
with Spain.
Training for CWC 2007 volunteers to begin December
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Training of volunteers
selected for the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) West
Indies 2007
will commence by December, after 1,923
applications of potential volunteers undergo security
screening by the ICC.
BVI announces new civil aviation regulations
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The Government of the British
Virgin Islands, in conjunction with Air Safety Support
International,
has announced a new single set of civil
aviation requirements for the territory.
Trinidad and Venezuelan Coast Guards on lookout for armed bandits
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago
Coast Guard and Venezuela's Guardia Nacional are on
the look-out
for two armed men, who abducted a 53-
year-old man and stole a fishing boat to make good
their escape.
Trinidad Energy Minister visits China
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago's
Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Dr Lenny
Saith, is part
of a seven-member delegation visiting
China. Saith's visit follows a long-standing invitation
to the Prime Minister
of Trinidad and Tobago from
China.
Commentary: Why are we reacting to US passport requirement with hysterical and misguided complaints?
Lately, there’s been an inordinate amount of
reporting and commentary throughout the Caribbean
on the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative,
requiring all Americans returning to the US by air to
have passports beginning 8 January
2007.
Chanderpaul, Bradshaw fire West Indies into semi-finals
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP): Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit
a solid 51 to build on Ian Bradshaw's superb effort as
the
West Indies qualified for the the Champions
Trophy semi-finals with a tense three-wicket victory
over India here on
Thursday.
Chappell's comment still inspiring West Indies
AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters): India coach Greg
Chappell's comment in May that the West Indies had
forgotten how
to win is still motivating the Caribbean
team, captain Brian Lara said on Thursday.
Taylor salutes his dad for early influence
AHMEDABAD, India: West Indies in-form fast bowler
Jerome Taylor saluted his father for introducing him
to the
game of cricket and said that his dad was the
biggest influence in him choosing to become a fast
bowler.
West Indies win over Australia spurs demand for World Cup tickets
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): The Jamaica Local
Organising Committee (LOC) for the ICC Cricket World
Cup (CWC) 2007,
is reporting an increase in interest
for tickets in the wake of the West Indies thrilling
victory against world champions,
Australia.
UN deadlocks again on Security Council seat
UNITED NATIONS, (AFP): The UN deadlocked again
Wednesday on choosing between US-backed
Guatemala and fierce US
critic Venezuela for a non-
permanent seat on the Security Council as the rivals
hinted at compromise.
Top US official for security talks in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: United States Secretary
for Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, is due to
arrive in
Trinidad Thursday for talks with several
national security ministers of the Caribbean region.
Discussions will focus
on security arrangements for
the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.
Bush assures Dominican Republic leader on free trade progress
WASHINGTON, USA (Bloomberg): President George
W. Bush has assured the Dominican Republic's
president that the
US is working to begin the Central
American Free Trade agreement "as soon as
possible." The accord removes duties
on 80 percent
of the $15 billion in annual US exports to the region.
Top Haitian police officer indicted for kidnapping
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (Reuters): One of Haiti's top
police officers will face arrest if he does not turn
himself
in after his indictment for complicity in
kidnappings, a prosecutor said on Wednesday.
Cuba backs Bolivia's UN Security Council candidacy
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP): Cuba "has no objections" to
Bolivia's candidacy for a rotating seat on the UN
Security
Council, which becomes avalable in
December, Cuban Ambassador Rafael Dausa said here
Wednesday.
US judge orders Haitian to pay $19m to rape victims
NEW YORK, USA (AFP): A US federal judge here
sentenced the head of a disbanded Haitian
paramilitary group living
in New York to pay 19 million
dollars in damages to three women raped by his men
in the early 1990s.
BVI starts third round of constitutional talks with Britain
ROAD TOWN, BVI: Chief Minister of the British Virgin
Islands, Dr Orlando Smith, is leading the BVI
Constitutional
Negotiating Team into the third round
of negotiations with their counterparts from the
United Kingdom.
Trinidad national on US most wanted list
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A Trinidadian national is
believed to be among ten most wanted men in New
York City.
The New York Daily News has reported
that 38-year-old Andre Neversen, is wanted for
murdering his sister, and his
former girlfriend.
Committee to review granting of work permits in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): A special Committee has
been established in Jamaica to review the procedures
for granting
work permits, particularly to migrant
workers. A number of measures are being
implemented to strengthen the systems
dealing with
the granting of work permits.
New multimillion dollar facility boosts Dominica tourism sector
ROSEAU, Dominica: The tourism sector in Dominica
has been further enhanced with the official opening
on Tuesday
of the EC$5 million dollar Morne
Diablotin/Syndicate Visitor Centre and Access Road.
Lloyd's insurer expects to complete Bermuda move by December
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): Hiscox Plc, a Lloyd's
of London insurer drawn by Bermuda's zero percent
tax rates
and lighter regulation than in Europe, said it
will be incorporated there in December.
Trading places - life at the sharp end of FirstCaribbean Bank
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Over fifty senior leaders
from FirstCaribbean International Bank recently found
out what
it’s like to work at the sharp end in
FirstCaribbean when they spent the day ‘Trading
Places’ with colleagues from
other departments
across the organisation.
Commonwealth team and Guyana’s new Minister of Youth explore partnership possibilities
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: A team from the
Commonwealth Youth Programme Caribbean Centre
(CYPCC), led by Regional Director
Mr Henry Charles,
paid an official visit to Guyana's new Minister of
Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr Frank Anthony at
his
Georgetown office on Monday.
Bahamas protests new US passport law
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): Prime Minister Perry Christie of
The Bahamas has called on Caribbean nations to
protest a
new US law that will seriously affect the
flow of tourists to this region. "We are very worried
about this measure
that will come into effect on
January 8, 2007," the Bahamian PM said.
Caribbean Tourism Organisation signs regional working agreement with CDERA
FREEPORT, Bahamas: The Caribbean Tourism
Organization has signed a Memorandum of
Understanding and Cooperation
Agreement with the
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
(CDERA) to work together to minimize the negative
impact of disasters.
USVI reparations leader says Danes altered UN Resolution
ST JOHN, USVI: The St Croix, US Virgin Islands-
based African Caribbean Reparations and
Resettlement Alliance
president, Shelley Moorhead,
has accused the UN Danish Mission of "backpedaling
at the United Nations." Moorhead explained
that a UN
Resolution has been modified.
Letter: Antigua-Barbuda Regulatory Commission refutes statements concerning Betonsports
The attention of the Financial Services Regulatory
Commission has been drawn to an article published
by Caribbean
Net News, which suggests that the
Commission failed to exercise its regulatory
responsibility with respect to Betonsports.
Letter: Mr Brantley should be more rigorous in his analysis
I just read with interest Mr Brantley's commentary
about alleged abuse meted out to Guyanese by their
Caribbean
brothers and sisters. Permit me a few
observations.
West Indies could miss injured Lara for India match
AHEMDABAD, India (AFP): West Indies captain Brian
Lara is likely to miss the Champions Trophy match
against India
here on Thursday after failing to
recover completely from back spasms. The West
Indies skipper sustained the injury
during his team's
opening Group-A match.
St Kitts to host West Indies A vs Sri Lanka A in December
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: St Kitts and Nevis’ new
international cricket stadium at Warner Park is to
host a visiting
Sri Lankan A Team tour of the
Caribbean. CMC in Barbados reported that the West
Indies Cricket Board has announced
a seven-match A
team tour of the Caribbean by Sri Lanka.
Venezuela to give up UN candidacy for Bolivia, says Morales
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP): Venezuela has asked its close
ally Bolivia to run in its place for Latin America's open
spot
on the UN Security Council, Bolivia's president
said Tuesday in a surprising announcement a day
before the UN was
to resume voting for the seat.
Fidel Castro will return to power, says Cuban diplomat
WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): Ailing Cuban leader Fidel
Castro, who ceded power in July after surgery, will
return to
the helm of his government, Cuba's top
diplomat in the United States maintained Tuesday.
Haitian students stage violent protest against UN presence
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Students protested
near Haiti's presidential palace Tuesday against a
United Nations
force installed in the impoverished
Caribbean nation.
Guyana’s opposition leader denies stepping down
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The People’s National
Congress Reform (PNCR) in Guyana has refuted
reports that Opposition
Leader Robert Corbin told an
Executive Council meeting that he will not contest
the party’s top position at the party’s
congress next
year.
Energy-saving project to start this week in Belize
BELMOPAN, Belize: An Energy Conservation Project
(ESP) is set to start in Belize on Thursday. The ESP
involves
a house-to-house installation exercise
involving Belizean and Cuban personnel.
Jamaican dancehall artiste defends homophobic lyrics
KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaican dancehall artiste
Beenie Man has hit out at critics who accuse him of
homophobia,
insisting Jamaican culture is far less
prejudiced than in Israel.
Nevis Premier urges parents to give greater support to children
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Head of the Nevis Island
Administration (NIA), Joseph Parry, has called on
parents to give
greater attention to their children,
since parental care and attention lead to stronger
families and societies. He
called on called husbands
to support wives.
St Lucia’s home field advantage
PRASLIN BAY, St Lucia: Home field advantage.
Nothing beats a Super Bowl, Olympic Game or in the
case of the Caribbean
- a World Cup Cricket
Tournament - to hit a home run for economic
development.
Dutch hold Bermuda-based tycoon longer in money laundering probe
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters): A court has
allowed Dutch authorities to hold a Dutch
businessman and oil tycoon
for 14 days for
questioning about money laundering and other illicit
activities, a prosecution spokeswoman said on
Tuesday. John Deuss, 64, arrived in the Netherlands
on Friday.
Grenada government urged to be transparent over deportation of Guyanese citizen
NEW YORK, USA: The New York-based Caribbean
Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) has called on
the Grenadian
Government to "disclose, in a
transparent manner, the true reason for the
institution of deportation proceedings against
Guyanese national Rudolf Holligan."
Cargo ship runs aground in BVI
ROAD TOWN, BVI: Emergency responders have been
working since Monday, October 16 at the site of a
sea accident
that occurred in the British Virgin Islands.
New American envoy to the Eastern Caribbean sworn-in
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: St Kitts and Nevis’
Ambassador to the United States of America, Dr
Izben Williams was
among Caribbean diplomats who
were present at the recent swearing-in of newly-
appointed US Ambassador to the Eastern
Caribbean,
Mrs Mary Ourisman.
Suriname police officer jailed for killing teen
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: A judge in Suriname has
sentenced a police officer to an 8-year jail term for
the killing
of a 16-year old boy on January 10, 2006.
Prosecutor Chandra Algoe sought a twelve year
sentence for what she called
a deliberate killing.
US ambassador says US passport requirement is not so bad
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Outgoing US Ambassador to
Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mary Kramer,
has suggested
that the Western Hemisphere Travel
Initiative, which will require American citizens to have
a passport to return home
by air, won’t be as
disastrous as some are predicting.
Scotland Yard in Barbados hunting for a UK serial rapist
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A team from Scotland Yard
is in Barbados as British police continue the hunt for
a man
wanted for dozens of sexual assaults on
mostly elderly British women over the past 15 years.
Commentary: The plight of the Guyanese migrant worker
I am appalled at the continued efforts to use and
abuse the good people of the Republic of Guyana
who travel
throughout the Caribbean region seeking
an opportunity to better themselves.
India will be tough to beat at home, says Bravo
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP): West Indies all-rounder
Dwayne Bravo said Tuesday India would be tough to
beat in the
Champions Trophy tournament despite his
team's recent impressive record against them.
Puerto Rico's Delgado receives Roberto Clemente honour
ST. LOUIS, USA (AFP): Puerto Rico's Carlos Delgado
was named the winner of Major League Baseball's
Roberto Clemente
Award on Tuesday for combining
outstanding performance on the field with
humanitarian work.
Rousseau chosen to represent WICB on ICC committee
ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Former West Indies Cricket
Board president Pat Rousseau will represent the
board on a committee
of the International Cricket
Council appointed to review the financial damage
done to countries under the Future Tours
Programme.
Singh sounds warning to Lara
AHMEDABAD, India: Indian ace spin bowler Harbhajan
Singh made a strong statement ahead of the much
anticipated
clash between India and West Indies in
their ICC Champions Trophy One Day International
match on Thursday.
Suriname police make no headway in solving vagrant murders
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Two weeks after a homeless
man was killed by unknown assailants, the fifth for
this year,
police in Suriname have issued an appeal
to the public for assistance in solving the crime.
UN battles armed Haitians; residents say three dead
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Three people died in a
gunbattle between UN forces and armed men in the
capital's
sprawling Cite Soleil slum, residents said
Sunday, but UN officials said they could not confirm
the deaths
Venezuela's Chavez says he holds Bush 'by the tail'
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP): President Hugo Chavez
claimed Sunday he holds US President George W.
Bush by the tail,
despite Venezuela's failure to
capture a UN Security Council seat last week against
US opposition.
Panama backs ambitious canal plan in referendum
PANAMA CITY, Panama (Reuters): Panamanians
overwhelmingly backed a plan to give their famous
92-year-old canal
its biggest-ever overhaul on
Sunday, an ambitious project the government hopes
will help lift the country out of poverty.
AES settles suit against Alstom over Puerto Rico power plant
WILMINGTON, USA (Bloomberg): AES Corp., an
electricity producer in 26 countries, has settled a
lawsuit that sought
$40 million from France's Alstom
SA over pollution-control equipment for a power plant
in Puerto Rico.
USVI strive to reassure companies skittish over IRS
WASHINGTON, USA (Bloomberg): Michael Fields, a
former top Oracle Corp. executive, wants companies
to build the
next Silicon Valley in the US Virgin
Islands. First, he has to convince them the Internal
Revenue Service won't come
after them if they do.
Puerto Rico's Doral has $33.8m first-half loss
NEW YORK, USA (Reuters): Doral Financial Corp., one
of at least four Puerto Rican lenders to restate
results
after improperly accounting for mortgage-
related transactions, on Monday reported a $33.8
million loss for the first
half of 2006.
St Lucia's tourism minister elected CTO chairman
FREEPORT, Bahamas: Philip Pierre, Minister of Tourism
for St Lucia, has been elected as Chairman of the
Caribbean
Tourism Organization (CTO) at the 46th
meeting of the CTO Board of Directors during the
annual Caribbean Tourism Conference
(CTC-29),
taking place in the Bahamas.
British singer-songwriter says her father is from St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitt's: British singer-songwriter
Corinne Bailey Rae says her father is from the
Federation of
St Kitts and Nevis. Bailey Rae made the
disclosure during an interview on racism. According
to the reports, Bailey
Rae used to be racially abused
on a regular basis while growing up.
BVI to host media breakfast at CTO conference
ROAD TOWN, BVI: New British Virgin Islands Director
of Tourism, Janis Braithwaite-Edwards, is leading a
BVI delegation
to the 29th Annual Caribbean Tourism
Conference, CTC-29, being held in The Bahamas.
Bauxite mining threatens unique wildlife, warn Jamaican conservationists
CAMBRIDGE, England: The Cockpit Country, home to
27 of Jamaica’s 28 endemic bird species and the
giant swallowtail,
the largest butterfly in the
Americas, is reportedly at risk from bauxite mining.
easyCruise to auction Caribbean holidays on eBay
LONDON, England (Reuters): People looking to pick up
a cheap Caribbean holiday will be able to bid for a
break
afloat following a link up between Stelios Haji-
Ioannou's easyCruise and Internet auction site eBay.
The deal between
the two brands will allow
customers to start bidding at just 1 pound (US$1.87).
Cuba ponders how to fix socialist economy
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Cuba has begun debating
how to correct rampant theft and inefficiency in
state-run services,
from pouring beer to shining
shoes, that could signal a step toward economic
reform under acting President Raul Castro.
Commentary: Law and Politics: What is really happening?
Too many times, in matters dealing with the people’s
business, John Public has to rely on speculation,
hearsay,
or half truth, because the powers-that-be
are not being as frank and transparent as their
responsibilities demand.
Commentary: HIV stigma and discrimination in focus
Stigma and discrimination against people with
HIV/AIDS is a major problem, says Dr Sarah Gordon,
deputy programme
manager at PANCAP, the Pan
Caribbean Partnership to combat HIV and AIDS.
Letter: Cricket economics
Minister of Tourism Noel Lynch is quoted as
stating ‘Barbados will have 14 cruise ships docked in
its port, six
of which will be permanently berthed as
floating hotels, during the ICC Cricket World Cup
2007’.
Letter: It seems your contributor is conflicted
I found this article to be interesting but a few things
concerned me. It seems the writer is conflicted over
Madonna
not only being white but wealthy.
West Indies to get Lara boost for India match
AHMEDABAD, India (AFP): In-form West Indies
captain Brian Lara is likely to return to the side for
Thursday's
Champions Trophy match against India
after recovering from back spasms.
Digicel Caribbean Cup Group I fixtures announced
FORT DE FRANCE, Martinique: The fixtures for Group
I, the opening section of the second round of the
2006/7 Digicel
Caribbean Cup were announced on
Monday. Fort de France’s Stade de Dillon will play
host to the Group, which looks
like the toughest of
the second qualifying round groups.
Trinidadian John scores in Coventry win
LONDON, England: Trinidadian striker Stern John
scored a goal and made another as Coventry City
defeated Colchester
2-1 at the Ricoh Arena in the
lone English Coca-Cola League Championship match
on Monday.
Former Trinidad PM loses parliamentary seat
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Former Prime Minister and
Member of Parliament for Couva North in Trinidad,
Basdeo Panday,
has returned to private life after his
seat was officially declared vacated last week by the
Trinidad Parliament.
The former PM had spent over 30
years in politics.
Dutch tycoon arrives from Bermuda for money laundering probe
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters): John Deuss, the
Dutch businessman and oil tycoon wanted for
questioning about
money laundering and other illicit
activities, has arrived in the Netherlands, Dutch news
agency ANP reported. Deuss,
64, was arrested in
Bermuda.
Union threatens major strike action in Grenada
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Union workers under the
umbrella body of the Technical and Allied Workers
Union (TAWU)
have been asked to gear up for what
could be a major shut down if the Consolidated
Contractors Company refuses to
comply with union
demands on Monday.
