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January 21, 2011

St Kitts-Nevis PM says Duvalier’s return will pose more problems in Haiti

St Kitts and Nevis prime minister, Denzil Douglas, said that the return of Jean Claude Duvalier to Haiti and reports…

January 21, 2011

Bandits grab millions from foreign diamond dealers

Five armed bandits escaped with millions in cash and valuables in a daring daylight robbery, committed on two…

January 21, 2011

‘Dudus enquiry’ in Jamaica adjourned to Monday following objection

The Commission of Enquiry in Jamaica into events surrounding the extradition of alleged drug kingpin Christopher "Dudus" Coke was adjourned to Monday following objections by George Henlin, attorney for Harold Brady, for him to testify before the…

January 21, 2011

President launches IYPAD in Guyana, says government cannot legalise marijuana

President Bharrat Jagdeo on Wednesday officially launched Guyana's year-long activities for the United Nations-designated International Year for the People of African Descent (IYPAD) and to work to ensure that kids have a brighter future. Jagdeo…

January 21, 2011

Jamaica and Cuba collaborate to fight drug trade and crime

Jamaica recently sent a delegation to Cuba on an exploratory/preparatory visit with that country’s Ministry of the Interior as part of the government’s effort to increase collaboration and cooperation in the fight against the illicit drug trade…

January 20, 2011

Aristide says he is ready to return to Haiti

On the heels of an exiled despot's arrival home, former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide said he is ready…

January 20, 2011

‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier faces charges for old crimes

Haiti on Tuesday filed embezzlement and corruption charges against former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier,…

January 20, 2011

St Vincent opposition wants protesters to shut down capital

The Unity Labour Party (ULP) administration in St Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to face strong…

January 20, 2011

Antigua-Barbuda government misused statement, says opposition

The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has questioned a press release issued by the government, which claims that Sir Alister McIntyre has made a public statement supporting the administration’s intention to sell-off the State Insurance…

January 20, 2011

Firearms, Finance Bills passed in Trinidad

THE Senate passed two key Bills in a marathon 11-hour sitting from Tuesday afternoon to 12.25 am yesterday on the heels of last week’s two marathon sittings in the Lower House. Senate Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles voiced her disapproval,…