February 17, 2012
REDjet boosting visitor arrivals
REDjet has had a significant impact on Barbados’ visitor arrivals from the Caribbean and Tourism Minister Richard Sealy has affirmed government’s commitment to supporting the local carrier as a result. Sealy said the decision to throw support behind…
February 17, 2012
ALBA nations want Cuba at summit with U.S
A bloc of leftist-led countries Wednesday insisted that Cuba be invited to a Summit of the Americas but put off a decision on whether it will otherwise boycott the gathering, which would spark a diplomatic row with the United States and embarrass…
February 17, 2012
DHTA strongly condemns recent violent attacks on visitors
The Dominica Hotel and Tourism Association has expressed deep concern and has categorically condemned recent violent attacks on visitors to the island. In a press release the DHTA notes that not only are these attacks an “affront to the common…
February 17, 2012
Anguillan plane suffers landing mishap at Canefield Airport
Airport officials are describing as minor, an incident involving an Anguillan cargo plane at the Canefield airport this morning. General Manager of the Dominica Air and Sea Port Authority (DAPSA) Bennoit Bardouille says the aircraft experienced…
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…