Regional

December 29, 2011

Singapore appoints representative to Caricom

Singapore has appointed its first Plenipotentiary Representative to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). He is Kemal Siddique, a released issued today by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. Siddique, the Executive Director of Tony K Siddique &…

December 29, 2011

Cuba wraps up dramatic year of economic change

A year at the vanguard of Cuba's economic revival has not brought Julio Cesar Hidalgo riches. The fledgling pizzeria owner has had his good months, but the restaurant he opened with his girlfriend often runs at a loss. At times, they can't afford…

December 28, 2011

Jamaica’s Daryl Vaz gets death threats after gay-funding question to PNP

JAMAICA Labour Party (JLP) candidate for West Portland Daryl Vaz says he has received death threats after asking the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) to state whether it has got funding from the international gay community. According to…

December 28, 2011

US government spent over $200 million for subversion activities against Cuba

US administrations since 1997 have earmarked more than $200 million for subversion activities against the Cuban government, the Cubadebate.cu website reported on Tuesday. The figure was released after a study was carried out by Just the Facts, a…

December 28, 2011

Over two hundred Haitian migrants apprehended in The Bahamas

A sloop carrying 244 Haitian migrants was apprehended west of Exuma in The Bahamas on Sunday afternoon, according to Director of Immigration Jack Thompson. Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Sub-Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux said the 60-foot…

December 28, 2011

Three Jamaicans to face courts over drugs

THREE Jamaican nationals are expected to appear before a magistrate tomorrow on drug trafficking charges. The three were arrested in separate incidents at the weekend. In the first instance, on Friday around 2.30 p.m., officers of the Organised…

December 28, 2011

Boxing Day shooting is 17th murder of 2011

Police were still busy identifying the St. Maarten's 17th murder victim for 2011 on Monday night. The man was shot dead close to 3:00 p.m. on Boxing Day (December 26) close to Ace on Well Road in Cole Bay. Both the Public Prosecutor Hans Mos and…

December 25, 2011

Cubans Celebrate Ahead Of Pope’s Visit

Cuban faithful celebrating Christmas say they have plenty to cheer this year as they…

December 25, 2011

Haiti migrants found dead off Cuba’s coast

At least 38 migrants from Haiti have been found dead after their boat sank just off the…

December 25, 2011

2011 Christmas Message By Premier Dr. The Hon. D. Orlando Smith

There is an old saying, love can move any mountain; it can weather the storm; and it can bring us back to where we belong. This is the true spirit of the Virgin Islander. The legacy of our forefathers. The cornerstone of a Caribbean people and the…