February 17, 2012
Jamaica to cut ties with the British Monarchy
The Jamaican Government says it has started initial discussions regarding Jamaica’s transition to republican status. Minister with responsibility for Information, Sandrea Falconer, made the disclosure at yesterday’s post-Cabinet press briefing. She…
February 15, 2012
Foreign ministry says Cayman cops still probing case of missing J’can nurse
THE Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday said that it has, since last August, been in constant contact with its counterpart in the Cayman Islands regarding the investigation into the disappearance of Jamaican nurse Kerran (Kerry-Ann) Baker. "Through…
February 15, 2012
Falklands dispute: Argentine union to boycott UK ships
Argentina's transport workers' union says it will boycott ships flying the British flag because of the dispute over the Falkland Islands. The union - which includes dock workers - said the measure would apply to all UK vessels reaching Argentina. It…
February 15, 2012
Rio de Janeiro police end strike ahead of carnival
Police officers and firefighters in Rio de Janeiro have ended their pay strike, days before the annual carnival. Union officials in the Brazilian state said a vote on Monday had agreed to stop the demonstration over pay. Earlier, officials said the…
February 13, 2012
IMF concludes mission to Trinidad and Tobago
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited Trinidad and Tobago during February 1-10, 2012, to conduct the 2011 Article IV consultation. The team met with senior government and central bank officials, a broad range of private sector…
February 13, 2012
IDB strengthens partnership with Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has strengthened its historic partnership with member countries of the English-speaking Caribbean and Suriname. IDB general manager for the Caribbean Department, Gerard Johnson, hailed results achieved…
February 9, 2012
HELP CHTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION RAISE $1.5 MILLION FOR CARIBBEAN YOUTH FOR TRAVEL SHOW
Having raised $1,396,150 in scholarship funds for Caribbean youth seeking…
February 9, 2012
Top marine officer to oversee Caribbean
United States President Barack Obama has nominated a top Marine Corps officer to lead the US military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Lieutenant General John F. Kelly, who currently serves as senior military advisor to Secretary…
February 9, 2012
Former T&T PM heads to US for treatment
Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Patrick Manning has been flown to the United States, to seek further medical treatment amid concerns by his family about the care he was receiving in the twin-island republic. Two weeks ago, Manning…
February 9, 2012
Defence claims ex-CFO, not Stanford behind alleged scheme
Lawyers for Texas tycoon, Allen Stanford, have claimed that it was his former chief financial officer and not their client who was the mastermind behind an alleged seven-billion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Stanford is on trial for allegedly defrauding…