May 22, 2013
Caribbean Challenge Initiative to address environmental threats to the region
The Caribbean Summit of Political and Business Leaders, May 17-18, [brought] together heads of state and corporate executives to launch Phase II of the Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI) to address environmental threats to the Caribbean region.…
May 22, 2013
Man who attacked Jamaica’s PM brother further remanded
The man accused of attacking the elder brother of Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has been further remanded. Andre Foreman is charged with robbery with aggravation, wounding with intent and illegal possession of firearm. He was ordered to…
May 21, 2013
Earthquake shakes Antigua
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May 13, 2013
Biden to meet with Caricom leaders
United States Vice President Joe Biden is due here for talks with Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders as part of a three-nation tour in May. "The vice-president's visit will take place during the week commencing May 27, 2013 when he will also…
May 13, 2013
US, UK & Australia share info to combat tax evasion
The tax administrations from the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom announced today a plan to share tax information involving a multitude of trusts and companies holding assets on behalf of residents in jurisdictions throughout the…
May 13, 2013
Good news for Olint investors
Positive news yesterday emerged out of the United States for persons who have lost money in Olint, operated by once-respected Jamaican currency trader David Smith. The US Department of Justice, in a press release, advised persons who lost money in…
April 30, 2013
Canadians among three charged in Grenada with money laundering
A Canadian couple is remanded in custody and awaiting a second court appearance after being charged with what Grenada police claim is a “ring” that cheated elderly Canadian and American citizens out of thousands of dollars. Magistrate Tamara Gill…
April 30, 2013
Barbados firemen join the rest of the world in observing International Fire Fighter’s Day
Members of the Barbados Fire Service are joining the international fire and rescue community in observance of International Fire Fighter's Day with a number of planned events. The events began yesterday Sunday April 28th, with a church service at…
April 30, 2013
Extra medics in Guantanamo Bay for hunger strike
The US has reinforced medical staff at Guantanamo Bay to try to handle a spreading hunger strike by prisoners at the detention facility. About 40 nurses and other specialists arrived at the weekend, camp spokesman Lt Col Samuel House said. He said…
April 30, 2013
Mexico probe of bistro ‘closed by official’s daughter’
Mexican authorities are investigating allegations that the daughter of a government official used her influence to close a restaurant. Andrea Benitez is said to have prompted a raid after not having been offered a table on Friday night. Both the…