Cricket World Cup chief issues venue warning
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AFP): World Cup chief
executive Chris Dehring told the nine venues hosting
next year's
Caribbean tournament that they could be
stripped of matches if their preparations are not up
to scratch.
Haiti won't accept convict from US
MIAMI, USA (UPI): Haiti says it will not accept back
on its shores a Haitian man stripped of his US
citizenship
after serving a lengthy prison sentence
for drug dealing.
Political newcomer ousts incumbent as USVI Senator-at-Large
ST JOHN, USVI: Career youth leader Carmen
Wesselhoft has ousted fellow St Johnian, Craig
Barshinger, from office
in his bid for re-election as
Senator-at-Large in the US Virgin Islands. Wesselhoft
won with a decisive 10 percent
lead. Barshinger
received 11,918 votes, and Wesselhoft a total of
14,482.
Antigua-based gaming company agrees to permanent ban on US business
ST LOUIS, USA (Bloomberg): Betonsports Plc, an
Antigua-based Internet gambling firm under
indictment and the
subject of a US government
lawsuit, has agreed to cease operations in the US to
settle the civil litigation.
Guyana president discusses enhanced cooperation with opposition parties
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): Guyana's President
Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday met Leader of the
Opposition and PNC/R,
Robert Corbin, and
representatives of parliamentary political parties to
discuss the furthering of the framework for
enhanced
political cooperation.
Guyana's human development rating improves
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): Several interventions
by the Guyanese government to improve the lives of
its citizens
have been recognised by the United
Nations, and reflected in its Human Development
Report of 2006.
Chinese technical team due to arrive in Grenada to start on housing project
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada: A seven-man technical
delegation from China was due to arrive in Grenada
on Friday to commence
preparatory work for the first
phase of the Chinese Housing Project.
Cuban sculptor holds talks in St Kitts on monument to 'Father of the Nation'
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: A monument in honour of St
Kitts and Nevis' Father of the Nation and First
National Hero,
Sir Robert Bradshaw, is a step closer
to reality. Cuban Ambassador, Ana Maria Gonzalez,
and Cuban sculptor, Andres
Gonzalez, briefed St Kitts
and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr Denzil Douglas.
New era for electricity sector in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica’s Minister for Public
Works and Public Utilities, Ambrose George, has
described the
new Electricity Supply Act of 2006
as “the beginning of a new era for the electricity
sector in Dominica”.
Heads of prisons conference to be held in the BVI next week
ROAD TOWN, BVI: The British Virgin Islands is
preparing to host the 20th Heads of Prison
Conference next week,
which will bring together 40
delegates from nine countries from November 14 to
17.
Airlines to increase flights, frequencies to Caribbean for 2007
NEW YORK, USA: With the popularity of a Caribbean
getaway increasing among consumers each year,
airlines have
again facilitated travelers by adding new
flights and increasing the frequencies of existing
schedules to the region.
Commentary: US mid-term elections and the Caribbean
In mid term elections for the US Congress, the
American electorate achieved what several
governments around the
world could not. They
registered their intense unease with the US
government’s war in Iraq.
Commentary: Connecting to Cayman for cruise convention
I have been up in the air for about six weeks now:
from Bermuda to St Lucia to Bahamas and then back
to St Lucia,
from where I went to Cayman Islands
last week to attend the 13th annual FCCA Caribbean
Cruise Conference and Trade
Show.
Letter: Departure tax increase would be a massive mistake
If the report carried in the Weekend Nation of Friday
November 10, 2006 is correct and the airport
departure
tax is being increased by over 100 per
cent to BDS$55 (US$27.50), it is in my opinion a
massive mistake.
West Indies to profit from Pakistan dope bans
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): Brian Lara says the West
Indies will try to cash in on Pakistan's loss of dope-
tainted
Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif as his
team bid to win their first series here for a quarter-
century.
Lara hopes to revive best form on Lahore return
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters): Brian Lara, test cricket's
most prolific scorer, will return to the scene of his
debut
on Saturday for the first match against
Pakistan as his side seeks just its third test victory
since 2004.
West Indies great Walsh puts faith in Taylor
MUMBAI, India (Reuters): Fast bowling great
Courtney Walsh believes Jerome Taylor has the
potential to carry
forward West Indies' glorious
tradition in pace bowling.
Powell's efforts not favoured, but Simpson selected by IAAF
OKLAHOMA, USA: Despite matching the men's 100-
metre world record time of 9.77 seconds on two
occasions this season,
Jamaican sprinter Asafa
Powell was not among the shortlist of athletes in line
to capture the 2006 Performance of
the Year award.
Commentary: Don't write off the West Indies too early
Though limited by uninspiring team selection West
Indies can still hope to provide some competition for
the Pakistanis
on home soil by maintaining sound
reasoning and cricket sense. There has been obvious
improvement in the one day team.
Cuba gloats over UN vote, US Republican losses
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The Cuban government
gloated on Thursday about the latest United Nations
vote to end
a long-running US trade embargo and
was equally pleased by the heavy Republican losses
in America's congressional
elections.
Chairman of CARICOM says regional integration is the way forward
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister of St
Kitts and Nevis, and Chairman of CARICOM, Dr Denzil
Douglas
has, once again, come out in support of
regional integration, describing it as the way forward
for sustainable economic
development within the
Caribbean.
No major fallout from US passport requirement, says Jamaican Minister
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaica's Minister of
Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Aloun Ndombet
Assamba, has
said that there should be no significant
fallout from the United States Western Hemisphere
Travel Initiative (WHTI).
OAS Assistant Secretary General holds talks in Suriname
WASHINGTON, USA: Reinvigorating discussions on
the peace process in Suriname was high on the
agenda in recent
meetings between the country’s
President, Runaldo Ronald Venetiaan, and the
Assistant Secretary General of the Organization
of
American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin.
Victims' families file suit against West Caribbean Airways over 2005 crash
MT PLEASANT, USA: One of the largest plaintiffs’
aviation litigation firms in the world, Motley Rice LLC,
has
announced that it has filed suit against
Colombian-based West Caribbean Airways, as well as
US-based companies MK
Aviation (as well as its
owner and its aliases),
Netherlands donates 300,000 euros to HIV/AIDS projects in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Promising additional funds if
necessary, the Netherlands has donated 303,300
euros towards
several HIV/AIDS projects in Suriname.
Dutch minister Agnes van Ardenne stressed the
importance of the fight against
the deadly disease.
Trinidad & Tobago prepares to host ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Preparations are already
underway on the island of Trinidad, where thousands
of cricket
enthusiasts will be heading for the ICC
Cricket World Cup 2007 in March.
Top regional agriculture officials visit Nevis
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Ministry of Agriculture officials
on Nevis played host to a contingent of regional
Agriculture
and finance officials on the final day of a
two-day sub regional symposium. The event was
hosted by the Food and Agriculture
Organisation
(FAO) in St Kitts from November 6-7, 2006.
Commentary: Africa’s igNoble (No 'Mo' Corruption) Prize...
Haiti continues to prove that a forlorn hope is the
only hope any reasonable person can have for its
future and
achieved the dubious distinction this week
of being rated the most corrupt country in the world.
Commentary: The Greater Caribbean This Week: The Uncertainty of Our Times
We live in uncertain times. There are no guarantees.
One of the things that characterises the uncertainty
of
our times is elections - the foundation of liberal
democracy.
Bravo hits hundred as West Indies left short on practice
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): All-rounder Dwayne Bravo
hit a brilliant hundred but other key batsmen,
including captain
Brian Lara, were left short on
practice as West Indies drew their two-day match
here on Thursday.
Kaneria holds key for dope-dented Pakistan in West Indies Test
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): Pakistan's hopes rest on leg-
spinner Danish Kaneria in the first of three Tests
against
the West Indies starting here from Saturday,
following the ouster of its dope-tainted main pace
duo.
I would give up personal records for team success, says Lara
LONDON, England (AFP): West Indies captain and
record-setting batsman, Brian Lara, has admitted in a
Cricinfo
interview that the one thing missing from his
career is West Indian success.
West Indies to target Pakistan's Kaneria
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters): West Indies will target
Pakistani leg spinner, Danish Kaneria, in the test
series
despite his reputation of being a wicket-taking
bowler, coach Bennett King told reporters on
Thursday.
Powell and Simpson on IAAF's World Athletes of the Year shortlist
OKLAHOMA, USA: Jamaican speedsters, Asafa Powell
and Sherone Simpson, who are both members of the
MVP Track Club
in their homeland are among a short
list of athletes from which the 2006 World Athletes of
the Year will be chosen.
UN General Assembly again urges lifting of US embargo on Cuba
UNITED NATIONS, (AFP): The UN General Assembly
on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly for the 15th
time in a row to
demand an end to the four-decade-
old US trade embargo against communist-ruled Cuba.
Suriname to lodge complaints against Netherlands 'inhumane' drug inspections
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname will take
international legal steps against the Netherlands if
that country continues
its 'barbaric' and 'inhumane'
drugs inspections on passengers from Suriname on
arrival at the Schiphol Airport, said
President Ronald
Venetiaan.
Guyana government may enact casino gambling legislation before CWC
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: President Bharrat Jagdeo has
indicated that the Guyana government may enact
legislation similar
to that in the Bahamas, which will
allow casino gambling before the Cricket World Cup
(CWC) matches are staged here
next year. However,
the legislation will be highly restrictive.
CCJ rejects Barbados death penalty appeal
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The Caribbean Court of
Justice (CCJ) has shot down the Barbados
government’s attempts to
hang two convicted
murderers.
Federal Government guarantees loan for Nevis Electricity company
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The Federal Government of St
Kitts and Nevis will guarantee a loan from the
Barbados-based
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
aimed at improving the operational capability,
efficiency and system reliability
of the Nevis
Electricity Company (NEVLEC).
St Kitts-Nevis takes steps to lower cost of national debt
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: Financial Secretary, Janet
Harris, has said the Government of St Kitts and Nevis
continues
to take the necessary measures to lower
the cost of the national debt. She said that the
Caribbean Development Bank
has approved the
issuance of a policy-based guarantee.
St Lucia resort named best golf development in the Caribbean
PRASLIN BAY, St Lucia: The Westin Le Paradis St
Lucia Beach & Golf Resort, a new golf development
on the
Caribbean island of St Lucia, has received two
prestigious Bentley International Property Awards,
announced Kierron
Dolby, Managing Director of DCG
properties, the property’s developer.
Major projects expected to get underway in Dominica in 2007
ROSEAU, Dominica: A number of public and private
sector projects are expected to get underway in
Dominica in
2007. That commitment was given by
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit in his 2006
Independence Day Address.
Cuba's 100 days without Fidel - and counting
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): After 100 days without Fidel
Castro at the helm, Cubans, including Castro himself,
are not
sure when he will return to run the Americas'
only communist state.
India-funded stadium averts Test cricket ban in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP): An India-financed
stadium being built in Guyana will avert an
International Cricket
Council (ICC) ban on Test
cricket in the South American country, President,
Bharrat Jagdeo, said Wednesday.
Venezuela seeks to rekindle cigar industry's ashes
CUMANA, Venezuela (Reuters): When Venezuela's
Taoist Defense Minister, Raul Baduel, met his US
counterpart last
month, he produced a
characteristically meditative solution to ill-feeling
between Washington and Caracas.
Dominican Republic mission to focus on stateless Haitians
WASHINGTON, USA: Refugees International (RI) and
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) are
conducting
a joint visit to Haiti and the Dominican
Republic from November 6 to 17.
Chavez threatens to turn oil off
MIAMI, USA (UPI): Venezuelan President Hugo
Chavez has once again threatened the United States
with cutting off
oil supplies if provoked by the Bush
administration.
Gospel talent search attracts hundreds in Bahamas
FREEPORT, Bahamas: The people of Freeport,
Bahamas, came out on Saturday night to witness the
first "Live Your
Dream Gospel Talent Search" at the
Hilton Outten Convention Center. Promoter Derek
Stubbs, President of the Gospel
Music Fellowship, put
together a striking, foot-stomping event.
UNESCO supports Caribbean indigenous and endangered languages portal
KINGSTON, Jamaica (UNESCO): The United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO) and
the University of West Indies
Language Unit have launched the first authoritative
website on Caribbean Indigenous
and Endangered
Languages (CIEL).
Letter: Searching for Reverend Peter Haynes in Barbados
I am looking for the Rev. Peter Haynes, who was the
priest in charge at St Philip-the-Less church in
Barbados
in 1995. We are returning to the island next
September and we are trying to locate him.
West Indies hope for quick Gayle recovery
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): The touring West Indies
cricket team said Wednesday it hoped prolific
opening batsman,
Chris Gayle, recovered quickly from
a stomach bug that forced him to miss a tour opener.
West Indies toil as Butt, Yasir shine in tour match
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): Opener, Salman Butt, hit an
attractive century and Yasir Hameed, piled up 92
runs as
West Indian bowlers toiled hard in their two-
day tour opener at Bagh-e-Jinnah stadium here on
Wednesday.
Kenya-Bermuda ICC Intercontinental Cup declared a draw
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP): The ICC Intercontinental Cup
match between Kenya and Bermuda was declared a
draw Wednesday
without a ball being bowled for the
second consecutive day following heavy rains at the
grounds.
Panama elected to UN Security Council after diplo-clash
UNITED NATIONS, (AFP): The UN General Assembly
elected Panama to the Security Council Tuesday in a
compromise
move that ended a protracted fight
between Venezuela and US-backed Guatemala for
the seat.
Diplomatic snub for Dutch minister in Suriname
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname's president, Ronald
Venetiaan, and vice-president, Ramdien Sardjoe,
both cancelled
courtesy calls Monday with visiting
minister, Agnes van Ardenne, from the Netherlands.
Citing a “busy schedule”, the
government leaders
have refused to entertain the minister.
London mayor cancels trip to sign Venezuela oil deal
LONDON, England (Bloomberg): London Mayor Ken
Livingstone has cancelled a trip this week to Caracas
to sign an
oil-supply agreement with Venezuelan
President Hugo Chavez, citing the demands of
Chavez's re-election campaign. The
trip followed a
pledge by Chavez to supply discounted Venezuelan
oil.
Castro may not attend birthday party, says Cuban group
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The group organising Fidel
Castro's 80th birthday party said on Tuesday it was
unsure
the Cuban leader would attend the December
2 celebration that also will mark the 50th anniversary
of the Cuban revolution's
start.
Suriname and the Netherlands renew commitment on development cooperation
PARAMARIBO, Suriname: The governments of
Surinamese and the Netherlands have renewed
commitments to strengthen
their development
cooperation, officials of both countries confirmed on
Monday.
Guyana moving to liberalise all ICT sectors
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): After two months
back in government, the Administration in Guyana
has already been
working towards the liberalisation of
all Information Communication Technologies (ICT).
Children to receive fair and equal opportunities in education, says Nevis Premier
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Premier and Minister of
Education in the Nevis island Administration, Joseph
Parry, has announced
his government’s intention to
ensure that every child on Nevis has a fair chance
and equal opportunity in education
to enable them to
pursue their dreams.
Implementing CARICOM-Canada Free Trade Area crucial, says Canadian High Commissioner
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Canadian High Commissioner
to Guyana and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM),
Charles Court,
has committed to fast-tracking
negotiations for the establishment of a CARICOM-
Canada Free Trade Area, started at
the Canada-
CARICOM Summit in 2001.
Corruption in Guyana perceived rampant, says Transparency Int’l
GEORGETOWN, Guyana: A report from German-based
Transparency International (TI) has ranked Guyana
among countries
where corruption is perceived as
rampant, and there is a strong correlation between
corruption and poverty.
British Virgin Islands celebrates Tourism Month
TORTOLA, BVI: As a celebration of the economy in
the British Virgin Islands, the BVI Tourist Board has
dedicated
the entire month of November to celebrate
tourism. The annual event engages locals and visitors
on all islands.
Barbados the least corrupt Caribbean country, says Transparency Internationa
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Barbados has been named
the least corrupt country in the Caribbean by
Transparency International,
which gave Barbados
just over seven out of 10, placing it at number 24 on
the index.
Way paved for strengthening Guyana-India partnership
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): The path has been
cleared for the further strengthening of economic
and other forms
of bilateral cooperation between
Guyana and India. This follows the arrival of Indian
vice-president Bhairon Singh
Shekhawat and his
delegation to Guyana for a three-day visit.
Trinidad's CWC security legislation gets knocking from opposition
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Patrick Manning-led
administration in Trinidad & Tobago came under
heavy criticism
in the Senate on Tuesday over
security regulations for the 2007 Cricket World Cup
tournament in Port of Spain.
Media rights group calls on Cuba to free journalist
PARIS, France (AFP): The Paris-based media rights
group, Reporters Without Borders, on Tuesday called
on Cuba
to release an independent Cuban journalist
arrested two weeks ago for being a "danger to
society".
Alleged killers of ex-champ Berbick denied bail
BUFF BAY, Jamaica (AFP): Harold Berbick and Kenton
Gordon, the men charged with the murder of former
world heavyweight
boxing champion Trevor Berbick,
were denied bail in a court appearance here Tuesday.
Dutch to hold Bermuda-based tycoon for 90 days
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters): Dutch
authorities will hold Dutch businessman and oil
tycoon John Deuss for
up to three months while they
investigate money laundering and other illicit
activities, a spokeswoman for prosecutors
said. A
Dutch court first ruled he could be detained for two
weeks.
Absence of banned bowlers will boost West Indies, says Lara
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): The absence of doping-
tainted Pakistani bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and
Mohammad Asif will
boost the chances of the West
Indies in their series against Pakistan, captain Brian
Lara said Tuesday. A Pakistan
tribunal last week
banned Akhtar for two years and Asif for one year.
Lara says West Indies need batting solution to stop collapses
MUMBAI, India: West Indies skipper Brian Lara is
hoping to find a solution prevent another severe
batting collapse,
such as the inexplicable one which
resulted in his team's eight-wicket loss to World
champions Australia in the ICC
Champions Trophy
final on Sunday.
West Indies' Gayle moves to top of ODI rankings
MUMBAI, India (Reuters): West Indies' Chris Gayle
has taken over as the top all-rounder and moved up
to the second
position in batting in the International
Cricket Council (ICC) one-day players' rankings
following his stunning performances
in the Champions
Trophy.
Roy Jones comeback fight against Puerto Rico's Siaca called off
PHILADELPHIA, USA (AFP): A planned light-
heavyweight comeback fight for Roy Jones here on
December 9 against
Puerto Rico's Manny Siaca has
been called off, organisers announced Tuesday.
Havana embassies scramble as US tightens embargo
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Stepped up enforcement of
US sanctions on doing business in dollars with
communist Cuba
is forcing governments to change
how they finance embassies in Havana, diplomats
said on Monday.
Two Taiwanese killed in Dominican Republic shooting
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Reuters): Two
Taiwanese students were killed and five injured when
gunman
fired on their home in the Dominican Republic
in what was believed to be revenge for a car
accident that killed a
child, police said.
Canadian tourist dies after balcony fall in Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AFP): A Canadian tourist, in
Jamaica for a friend's wedding, died after falling from
a
hotel room balcony, police said Monday.
Cuba airs gay soap opera
HAVANA, Cuba (UPI): Cuba is airing the communist
island's first TV program featuring openly gay
characters, The
Miami Herald reported Monday.
Haiti among most corrupt countries according to latest report
BERLIN, Germany (AFP): Haiti, Myanmar and Iraq are
perceived as the most corrupt countries in the world
while
Finland is seen as the cleanest, a respected
global graft watchdog reported Monday.
Settlement delayed in US civil lawsuit against Antigua-based gaming company
ST LOUIS, USA (Bloomberg): Betonsports Plc, the
Antigua-based Internet sports book, and the US
delayed a planned
settlement of a civil suit claiming
the company committed fraud in conducting online
betting in the US.
Puerto Rico 'virtual' phone numbers now available to US customers
CELEBRATION, USA: VoX Communications Corp. has
announced the launch of an Hispanic-targeted
advertising campaign
promoting the availability of
Puerto Rico virtual telephone numbers.
St Kitts-Nevis ship registry gets worldwide publicity
BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The St Kitts and Nevis
International Ship Registry (SKANReg) is getting
worldwide publicity,
especially in the Middle East.
According to TradeArabia, the St Kitts and Nevis
government is now touting increased
inward
investment from the Middle East.
Jamaican minister urges increased investment in agriculture
MANDEVILLE, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaican Agriculture and
Lands Minister, Roger Clarke, has called on persons
with
capital to invest in sustainable agricultural
ventures. The Minister was addressing the Ministry’s
road shows on ‘Profit-making
ventures in agriculture’
last week.
Jazz stars to headline third annual Cayman Jazz Fest
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Natalie Cole, the
smooth and soulful eight-time GRAMMY Award
winner, will thrill
music lovers as she headlines the
3rd annual Cayman jazz fest, in the Cayman Islands
from November 30 to December
2, 2006.
Marketing opportunity emerges for Dominican and other musicians
ROSEAU, Dominica: As Dominica climaxes its month
long celebrations of the 28th Anniversary of its
Independence,
one young entrepreneur has
responded to the call for more of its musicians to
benefit financially from their talent.
Commentary: Law and Politics: The expensive parliamentary saga continues
Those of us who are saying that money is scarce in
Grenada and people are catching their “nen-nen” to
make ends
meet (to provide the basic necessities for
their families), may have to re-assess where we are
coming from.
West Indies begin first Pakistan tour for nine years
LAHORE, Pakistan (AFP): The West Indies cricket
squad arrived here Monday to play three Tests and
five one-day
internationals during their first tour of
Pakistan in nine years.
Pakistan recall Yasir Hameed for West Indies tests
KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters): Pakistan have recalled
opener Yasir Hameed for the first two tests against
West
Indies and have included rookie fast bowler
Samiullah Niazi in their side.
Bermuda struggle to save ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya: Bermuda were struggling in their
opening match of their ICC Intercontinental Cup tie
against
Kenya in Nairobi. When stumps were drawn
on the second day they were still 52 runs away from
making the Kenyans bat
a second time.
Samuels replaces Smith in West Indies Hong Kong Sixes squad
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Jamaican all-rounder Marlon
Samuels has replaced Dwayne Smith in the West
Indies team for
the Hong Kong Sixes International
Tournament, which is set for the Kowloon Cricket
Club this weekend.
Lemonchois wins Route de Rhum
POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe (AFP): Lionel
Lemonchois of France won the Route du Rhum
yachting classic here Monday
setting a new record
for the trans-Atlantic event in his trimaran Gitana XI.
Another Frenchman, Pascal Bidegorry,
was expected
to arrive later Monday in second place.
Jayawardene named Sri Lanka's captain for World Cup
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP): Mahela Jayawardene will
lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup in the Caribbean next
March,
chairman of selectors Asantha de Mel told
AFP on Monday.
Indian vice president to arrive in Caribbean for regional visit
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP): India's Vice President,
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, brings a 65-member
delegation to the
Caribbean this week, for meetings
with top political leaders and talks on India-financed
projects. During the visit
to the Caribbean, four
bilateral cooperation agreements will be signed.
Cuba cricket match turns into US denunciation
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Like many events in
communist Cuba, a cricket match for children on
Saturday turned into
a denunciation of the United
States, but this time from London's leftist Mayor, Ken
Livingstone, not Cuban leader
Fidel Castro.
Livingstone praised the ailing Castro and blasted US
policy.
Huge march in Venezuela for Chavez opponent
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters): Hundreds of
thousands of people on Saturday marched in Caracas
to support opposition
presidential candidate Manuel
Rosales, whose populist campaign has focused on
reducing crime and redistributing oil
wealth. Rosales
trails President Hugo Chavez in most polls.
Surge in abductions and violence in Port-au-Prince
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: A Haitian police inspector
barely escaped an attack in Martissant, south of
Port-au-Prince,
in Haiti on Friday. The body of
another occupant of the car, which the police officer
drove, was later found burned.
Cuba military readies for Castro, revolution parade
HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): Troops marched in the
streets and fighter jets streaked across the skies of
Havana on
Saturday, rehearsing a December 2
celebration of the 50th anniversary of the start of
the Cuban revolution and the
80th birthday of its
leader, Fidel Castro.
Experts urge action on Cricket World Cup
WASHINGTON, USA: "There is still time to use the
2007 Cricket World Cup as a positive force for longer
term tourism
promotion in the Caribbean," said the
head of an international development agency.
FirstCaribbean Bank & UWI renew co-operation
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The academic programmes
and initiatives being undertaken by the University of
the West
Indies have received further endorsement
from FirstCaribbean International Bank.
Murder accused appears in court in BVI
ROAD TOWN, BVI: With shackles on his feet, Everald
Milton, better known as Ratti, appeared in court in
the British
Virgin Islands on Friday on a charge of
murder. Milton is charged with the murder of Dorcas
Elizabeth Rhule.
CARICOM to benefit from increased EU subsidy
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): Members of the
African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries are
slated to benefit
from a $200 million European Union
(EU) subsidy annually spanning from 2007-2013.
Guyana's agri-sector preparing for CWC 2007
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA): Preparations are
being made for the production of quality food in
adequate supplies
to satisfy the demand of the
thousands of tourists expected in Guyana from March
27 to April 9 during the hosting
of the Cricket World
Cup (CWC) 2007 games.
Open learning will position Caribbean people for international competiveness, says Jamaican minister
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaican Minister of
Housing, Transport, Water and Works, Robert
Pickersgill, has said
that governments in the region
were committed to promoting open learning, noting
that the process was “vital to positioning
our people
for international competitiveness”.
