ST LUCIA-TRADE-Civil society groups want referendum on EPA

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – A group of civil society organisations here has called for a referendum on the controversial Economic Partnership...

GRENADA-LAW-New copyright law coming to protect entertainers

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC - Junior Minister for Culture Arley Gill says Grenada will have a new copyright law by the end of the year to better...

JAMAICA-TRADE-Opposition party raises concerns about EPA

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has put the government on notice that it plans to raise serious concerns about...

TRINIDAD-POLITICS-PM Manning dismisses call for referendum on integration

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – An opposition call for a referendum on regional integration here has been dismissed by Prime Minister Patrick Manning.

GUYANA-JUSTICE-Man accused of attacking Guyana-born granny before court

NEW YORK, CMC – Citing the attacker’s four previous state prison terms and history of violence, Brooklyn prosecutors Saturday asked a judge to impose...

TRINIDAD-OLYMPICS-PM Manning hints at national awards for Olympians

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Patrick Manning has hinted at possible national awards for the members of the country’s 4x100-metres...

ST VINCENT-WEATHER-Tropical waves expected to affect St. Vincent and the Grenadines

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency CDERA is warning that a number of tropical waves are expected to affect...

GUYANA-CARIFESTA-Festival underway after showers caused scare

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – For 90 minutes, heavy showers threatened to ruin the gala opening ceremony of CARIFESTA X, but then the clouds lifted and...

TRINIDAD-OLYMPICS-Government, Opposition praise TT Olympians

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - The Government and the Opposition on Friday praised Trinidad and Tobago’s 4x100 metres sprint relay team for winning...

ST VINCENT-HEALTH-People living with HIV/AIDS urged to take medication

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Health officials here are concerned that some people living with HIV/AIDS are not taking their medication.

GRENADA-HEALTH-Employers urged to get involved in fight against HIV/AIDS

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Employers here are being urged to become involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS by putting policies in place to ensure...

JAMAICA-OLYMPICS-PM Golding defends Usain Bolt against critics

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Bruce Golding has defended Jamaican Olympic star Usain Bolt, who has been criticised for showboating during...

CARIBBEAN-AVIATION-Plane headed for Barbados makes emergency landing

KINGTSON, Jamaica, CMC - A plane headed to Barbados carrying 310 crew and passengers was forced to return to London’s Gatwick airport Saturday after...

CARIBBEAN-TOURISM-US hospitality firm warns of challenges to regional hotels

ATLANTA, CMC – A United States consulting and real estate firm that specialises in the hospitality industry has warned that the Caribbean hotel...

BARBADOS-TRADE-CRNM official backs EPA

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A senior official at the Barbados-based Caribbean Regional Negotiating Machinery (CRNM) says Caribbean Community...

JAMAICA-EDUCATION-Government endorses search of students for weapons
GRENADA-ECONOMY-IMF delegation visits Grenada
JAMAICA-OLYMPICS-Olympics celebrations to span three days
UNITED STATES-Prominent regional activist dies
DOMINICA-POLITICS-Opposition supports economic, political union
DOMINICA-FUEL-Petroleum prices down, bus fares up
ST LUCIA-LABOUR-Unions want better wage offer
TRINIDAD-CRIME-Ransom demanded for items stolen from church
GUYANA-CARIFESTA-Playwright wants Caribbean theatre taken seriously
ST VINCENT-MISHAP-Air traffic worker fired over plane disappearance