August 12, 2014
Dominican Republic looks to rid US$1.44B energy ‘leech
Dominican Republic’s State-owned Electric Utility (CDEEE) has hired a law firm aimed at canceling the contract with the San Pedro power company (CESPM), formerly Cogentrix, in a decision through which the authorities seek to put an end to paying at…
August 3, 2014
Bertha aims for Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Bertha swirled over the eastern Dominican Republic late yesterday after it whipped Puerto Rico with heavy rains and strong winds that knocked out power in parts of the region. The storm's maximum sustained winds dropped slightly to 45…
August 3, 2014
US issues new customs declaration form for Caribbean travellers
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says it has issued a new customs declaration form “in print and online” that expands the definition of family members for arriving Caribbean and other travellers. CBP said the definition…
August 2, 2014
LIAT announces cancellation of flights due to Bertha
LIAT wishes to advise its customers and the general public of the following flight cancellations for tomorrow as the airline’s operations continue to be impacted by the passage of Tropical Storm Bertha: · LI 362 – Antigua-San Juan · LI 563 – San…
July 29, 2014
OECS to welcome Martinique as an associate member state
The French island of Martinique will become the newest member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in November, 2014. Chairman of the OECS, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the announcement during a press conference in St.…
July 29, 2014
Japan to provide US15m climate change aid to Caribbean countries
Japan is providing US$15 million to help several Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries cope with the impact of climate change. The “Project for Japan-Caribbean Climate Change Partnership” will help Guyana, Grenada, Jamaica, Suriname, St Vincent…
July 28, 2014
Japan PM Abe arrives in Trinidad
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, arrived yesterday for an official two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago. From Piarco International Airport, Prime Minister Abe proceeded to the Diplomatic Centre, St Ann’s, to pay a private…
July 28, 2014
Dozens arrested in T&T
Hundreds of people are expected to appear before the courts today after police exercises in ten areas in southern Trinidad. Officers arrested 131 people for robberies and narcotics and one man was held for possession of a gun with five rounds of…
July 24, 2014
Japan naval vessel visits Jamaica
A Japanese naval vessel yesterday visited the Jamaican capital Kingston in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between both countries and the Japan-Caricom Friendship Year 2014. During their stay in Jamaica, members of the Japan Maritime…
July 22, 2014
China, Venezuela ink oil deals
Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a raft of oil and mineral deals with Venezuela yesterday, his latest stop on a Latin American tour showcasing China's growing influence in the region. During his four-country visit to what is often considered…