December 8, 2011
Anguilla chief minister warns: country under threat
An ongoing controversy between the Anguillan government and two UK representatives over the transfer of permanent secretaries has taken a turn for the worse with the chief minister warning residents that the country is now “under threat.” The…
December 8, 2011
T&T: U.S says no to Hilton
The union representing workers at the Hilton Trinidad hotel Wednesday criticised the United States government over its failure to grant a license to the hotel to host the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)-Cuba summit here on Thursday. Cuban President…
December 8, 2011
Advanced desalination technology brings clean drinking water to Bahamas
An advanced desalination technology is helping a water scarce region in The Bahamas conserve water, expand water production and improve its access to clean drinking water. Residents of Tarpum Bay on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas have…
December 7, 2011
Trinidad frees men accused in PM assassination plot
Authorities in Trinidad & Tobago have released 16 men who were detained in an alleged plot to assassinate the country’s prime minister and members of her government. Police information officer Sgt Wayne Mystar says there was not enough evidence…
December 7, 2011
CARICOM- Cuba Day
This year marks the 39th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations of Cuba with Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, which took place on December 8th, 1972. The Heads of State and of Government of Cuba and CARICOM who…
December 7, 2011
APD rates stand
The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Tuesday said it is “deeply disappointed and surprised” by the British government’s decision to continue discriminating against the Caribbean as it relates to the controversial Air Passenger…
December 6, 2011
CARICOM concern over plot
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Monday expressed concern over reports of an alleged plot to…
December 6, 2011
IDs for new voters tomorrow
VOTER identification cards for the new electors who were added to the November 30 voters list, should be ready for distribution to constituency offices by tomorrow. Public Education Officer at the Electoral Office, Christin Senior, said the…
December 6, 2011
‘Dudus’ sentencing now Jan 17
The sentencing of Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, the former Tivoli Gardens strongman, has been postponed until January 17, officials close to the case told the Observer. Coke’s sentencing had originally been scheduled for this Thursday, following a…
December 6, 2011
Dominican Republic nationals arrested in major drug haul
Five nationals of the Dominican Republic have been nabbed with around US$6.3 million dollar in drugs near Puerto Rico. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the Dominicans were arrested after the vessel on which they were transporting the…