May 7, 2012
9 found hanging from Mexican bridge
Residents of the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo found nine bodies hanging from an overpass Friday morning, along with a message directed to a drug cartel. The five men and four women were hanging from one of the busiest intersections in the…
May 7, 2012
Prostitute to sue US embassy workers, marine
A Brazilian prostitute plans to sue the United States Embassy, three Marines, an American staff member and one of the Embassy's Brazilian drivers for injuries caused when she allegedly was pushed out of a van in Brasilia, her attorney said…
May 7, 2012
Caribbean to access $10.6 million in climate change financing through IDB
Caribbean countries and regional organizations will apply a $10.6 million grant from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to carry out a regional track of activities to address the impact of climate change, the Inter-American Development Bank…
May 1, 2012
Venezuela’s Chavez to head back to Cuba for more cancer treatment
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Monday he will return to Havana to undergo more cancer treatment. The 57-year-old president has been back and forth several times this year between Venezuela and Cuba, where he is being treated for an…
May 1, 2012
Trinidad sees rise in white collar crime
White collar crime in Trinidad is on the increase. According to 2011 figures, crimes in laundering and fraud increased from 111 in 2010 to 303 last year. And, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Sabga is calling for all those who commit…
May 1, 2012
Grenada’s tourism minister resigns
Government Member of Parliament Peter David has resigned as Grenada’s Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. David tendered his resignation on Monday morning during a meeting of cabinet ministers chaired by Prime Minister Tillman…
May 1, 2012
Jamaican PM assures easier investment process
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle free process. Addressing over 200 members of the Philadelphia business…
May 1, 2012
Thomas faces no-confidence motion
The main opposition New National Party (NNP) today said it had filed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Tillman Thomas after one of his senior ministers resigned amid continued turbulence within the ruling National Democratic Congress…
April 26, 2012
Bush heads for Caribbean conference in Curacao
As concern over the premier’s position as leader of the country mounted following revelations of three police investigations, McKeeva Bush flew off to the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (COCT) Council Meeting in Curacao on…
April 26, 2012
Chavez returns to Venezuela with boost in polls
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that he will leave Cuba to return to Caracas on Thursday, after receiving radiotherapy treatment on the island, following a third surgery to remove a malignant tumor.Chavez, 57, contacted Venezuela by…