June 30, 2013
Man Drowns off Shore of Front Street in Grand Turk
On Thursday June 27, 2013 a local diver, Derek Astwood recovered the body of a 43-year-old North Back Salina man who several children saw walking out to an area of water above his waist just off the shores of Front Street in Grand Turk. The body was…
June 30, 2013
Barbados government committed to re-shaping economy, says PM
The government of Barbados is committed to pursuing a strategy that will systematically reduce its fiscal deficit, and foster economic growth and innovation.This assurance came on Thursday from Prime Minister Freundel Stuart, as he addressed the…
June 30, 2013
Former Cayman Islands premier threatens to sue auditor general
Former premier of the Cayman Islands, McKeeva Bush, who is currently facing a number of criminal charges, has threatened to sue the territory’s auditor general over allegations of political interference in the hiring of two Port Authority…
June 30, 2013
St Lucia seeking to take advantage of PetroCaribe
St Lucia will seek to advance arrangements to access Venezuelan oil under the PetroCaribe initiative when Prime Minister Kenny Anthony visits Nicaragua today. Anthony told reporters Wednesday that there were no grounds for speculation that the…
June 30, 2013
Digicel loses out to Norwegian, Quatari telecoms in Myanmar bid
Digicel in a statement yesterday said it was dissapointed to have not been selected, but said it would look at other opportunities in Myanmar and other territorities as it seeks to expand its international footprint. "Digicel remains committed to…
June 30, 2013
LIME, Cisco Meraki unveil WiFi earning opportunity for businesses
Telecommunications firm LIME and leading Cloud-controlled WiFi solutions provider Cisco Meraki have teamed up to offer Jamaican businesses technology aimed at increasing revenues and improving the attractiveness of their establishments to an…
June 30, 2013
EU provides US$30M boost to Guyana’s sugar industry
The European Union has awarded Guyana US$30 million to help boost the Caribbean country's struggling sugar industry. The money will be used to buy harvesting machines and lessen dependence on cane cutters, many of whom have abandoned fields to work…
June 30, 2013
Britain’s Cameron Visits Afghanistan to Spur Taliban Peace Talks
British Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan on Saturday to reinvigorate peace talks with the Taliban and reassure the Kabul government of the international community's continued support.After a meeting with Afghan…
June 30, 2013
Obama pays tribute to ailing Mandela, but tries to focus on economic message
Paying tribute to his personal hero, President Barack Obama met privately Saturday with Nelson Mandela's family as the world anxiously awaited news on the condition of the ailing 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader. Obama, who has spoken movingly…
June 30, 2013
Biden asks Ecuador’s president to reject NSA leaker Edward Snowden’s asylum
Vice President Joe Biden has asked Ecuador to turn down an asylum request from National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, the country's president said Saturday. Rafael Correa, in a weekly television address, offered little sympathy for the…