GRENADA-CONSTRUCTION-Updated building code for the region

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada, CMC – The region has embarked on a project to improve building standards by updating the old Caribbean Uniform Building Code...

TRINIDAD-LABOUR-Workers protest against government

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Thousands of unionised workers marched through the streets of Trinidad on Friday for two hours, in brilliant sunshine,...

JAMAICA-POLITICS-Visit of Senegal president cancelled

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - A state visit to Jamaica by the president of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade has been cancelled, a government statement said Friday.

HAITI-POLITICS-CARICOM official says there's hope for Haiti

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador to Haiti Earl Huntley on Friday expressed optimism that the impoverished country...

BERMUDA-TRAVEL-Man accused of charter flight air rage flown back to UK

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - A British man accused of air rage which forced the captain of a charter flight en route to Cuba to divert to Bermuda faced...

ST. LUCIA-TOURISM-Increase recorded in stopover visitors

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - St. Lucia has recorded an increase in stopover visitors for the first six months of 2008, according to figures released...

JAMAICA-LABOUR-Wage adjustment for civil servants

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Negotiations are underway that could result in thousands of civil servants in Jamaica receiving an allowance hike, as...

JAMAICA-MUSIC-Dancehall artiste charged with using expletives

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Popular dancehall artiste ‘Bounty Killa’ was charged by police Friday morning following a performance at Reggae Sumfest –...

GUYANA-MEDIA-President and media group in war of words

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday accused media practitioners here of bias against his government, adding that he did...

CARIBBEAN-FISHERIES-Predatory fish threaten Caribbean coral reefs

WASHINGTON, CMC – A new study has found that the invasion of predatory lionfish in the Caribbean poses yet another major threat to the region's coral...

TRINIDAD-AGRICULTURE-Bad weather costs farmers big

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Farmers in Trinidad have lost an estimated TT$10 million (US$1.66 million) after their crops were destroyed by rains...

TRINIDAD-MEDIA-No plan to shut down Marpin television in Dominica

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The man appointed as the receiver for the cash-strapped Marpin Telecoms and Broadcasting in Dominica, said Friday...

UNITED NATIONS-COURT-ICC pays tribute to former Trinidad president ANR Robinson

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The United Nations Thursday paid tribute to former Trinidad and Tobago President ANR Robinson among others at the observance of...

ST VINCENT-TRADE-Foreign minister concerned about delay in singing EPA

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC - This country’s foreign minister has expressed concerns over the delay in the signing of the Economic Partnership...

BARBADOS-IMMIGRATION-Government takes tough approach to work permits

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The David Thompson-led government has put an immediate stop to issuing work permits to non-nationals unless there is...

GRENADA-COURT-US company to resume case against former deputy PM of Grenada
ST KITTS-CONSTRUCTION-Government embarks on major housing project
ST LUCIA-ENERGY-St Lucia seeking bi-lateral meeting with Venezuela on PetroCaribe
ST LUCIA-BANANAS-Monrose gives up fight to remain SLBC chairman
JAMAICA-DEPORTATION-Husband of former Opposition politician deported
JAMAICA-TRAVEL-LIAT resumes full service after flight suspensions Wednesday
CARIBBEAN-SUMMIT-PM Spencer says forum strengthens UK-Caribbean relationship
GRENADA-HEALTH-Chinese medical team arrives for attachment at local hospital
GRENADA-ECONOMY-Eastern Caribbean finance ministers meet in Antigua
TRINIDAD-LABOUR-Labour unions to stage major protest Friday