October 31, 2015
Italian PM visits Cuba
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi arrived in Cuba Wednesday for the first-ever visit by an Italian head of government, seeking a trade foothold as the communist island renews ties with the US and Europe. Renzi, who is…
October 31, 2015
JETBLUE CEO: AIRLINE INCLINED TO SERVE CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS WITH LOWER TAXES
Robin Hayes, President & CEO of JetBlue Airways and keynote speaker at the Caribbean Tourism Organization's (CTO) State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), held last week in Curacao, stunned his audience with a message to which few had paid much…
October 29, 2015
Caricom environment ministers meeting in St Lucia
Caribbean Community (Caricom) ministers and climate change negotiators began a two-day meeting here yesterday to fine-tune the region`s negotiating position ahead of the 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP 21) to be held in Paris later…
October 28, 2015
Former Antigua PM continues to defend his reputation
Former prime minister Baldwin Spencer has continued to defend himself against accusations that he is guilty of wrongdoing in the widespread scandal at the UN involving former Antiguan & Barbudan Diplomat, Dr John Ashe. Spencer told Parliament, on…
October 21, 2015
US Donates 10 Boats to Jamaica Constabulary Force
The United States Embassy yesterday handed over 10 boats to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to assist in the country's crime-fighting efforts at sea. The 37-foot Boston Whaler vessels, donated by the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law…
October 21, 2015
St Lucia Man Jailed for Having Sex with 3 Children
A St Lucia man was sentenced to 37 years imprisonment after he was found guilty of having unlawful sexual intercourse with three minors. George Jn Baptiste was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor aged…
October 20, 2015
Huge Travel Bills in Antigua
Antigua & Barbuda government has announced cutbacks on major travels. Governments spokesperson Lionel Max hurst made the disclosure on Thursday morning. Hurst says even without including trips made by Ministers of Government, the nation’s travel…
October 20, 2015
Adventists Rally to Boost Police Morale
Police stations and posts across the island will benefit from a community service project organised by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as part of its 125th anniversary of Adventism in Jamaica celebrations. The aim of the project, which begins on…
October 13, 2015
The UN says Haiti is taking resolute steps towards democracy and stability
With the holding its first round of elections in August this year, to renew the executive legislative and local leadership of the country, Haiti is taking “resolute” steps in renewing its democratic institutions, the top United Nations official for…
October 13, 2015
British MP calls for representation at Westminster for overseas territories
The Conservative MP for Romford in the UK parliament has suggested there should be representation in Westminster for Britain’s overseas territories. Andrew Rosindell, who chairs the Parliamentary British Overseas Territories Committee, said that the…