December 17, 2015
CARICOM urges WTO to add Trade to new global deals
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Wednesday urged the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to join a successful year for multilateral diplomacy by delivering trade deals which will drive global economic growth and uplift the poor. Jamaica’s Minister of…
December 15, 2015
Bermuda Emissions Control Wins Applause at Paris Environmental Conference
CaribPR Wire, PARIS, Tues. December 15, 2015: The growing need for vehicle emission control around the world was the subject of an address given at the COP21Climate Change Conference in Paris by Donal Smith,the Founder and CEO of Bermuda Emissions…
December 14, 2015
Airlift Into Antigua And Barbuda Increases With Addition Of Seaborne Airlines
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Dec. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Plans made by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials to welcome more flights from more airlines and tour operators around the world, upon completion of one of the largest and most…
December 8, 2015
US, Cuba turn to sticky issue of compensation claims
The United States and Cuba began discussions Tuesday on one of the thorniest issues in their budding rapprochement: the outstanding claims for compensation by both former Cold War foes. Washington is seeking payment of between $7 billion and $8…
December 8, 2015
Baby girl electrocuted in T&T, stepfather detained
The police have detained a man who reportedly tried to revive his two-year-old stepdaughter with live electrical wires. The police report that the infant, Kristha Knutt, who lived with her mother was suffering from a cold. The man went to check on…
December 7, 2015
CARICOM to mount Election Observation Mission for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Elections
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will mount a CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission to monitor the general elections to be held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday 9 December 2015. The Chief of Mission is Mr. Gasper Jn Baptiste, Chief…
November 25, 2015
Students to study in Russia
Twenty-five Jamaicans have been awarded scholarships valued at over $100 million to study in Russia by aluminium conglomerate, UC Rusal, which owns the Alpart and Windalco bauxite companies. The fully funded scholarships are valid for up to six…
November 25, 2015
Barbados push legalization to seize assets
The Barbados Government will next year table legislation amending the Proceeds of Crime Act so as to allow the authorities to seize the assets of people with no legitimate source of income. Attorney General, Adriel Brathwaite, addressing a ruling…
November 23, 2015
Digicel Host Successful Tournament
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November 23, 2015
SANDALS’ CEO STEWART’S A WINNER… AGAIN!
Montego Bay, Jamaica; 9th November 2015; Sandals Resorts International’s Chief Executive Officer continued his award-winning year after being named Caribbean Personality of the Year at the International Caribbean World Travel & Living Awards.…