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ST. LUCIA - OECS heads commits to CCJ; express support for Cuba

ST. LUCIA - OECS heads commits to CCJ; express support for Cuba

Heads of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have expressed firm support for Cuba in the face of the ongoing US-led embargo against that country.

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JAMAICA - Government Open to Options in Talks with IMF - Finance Minister

JAMAICA - Government Open to Options in Talks with IMF - Finance Minister

The Government will consider a number of options, including a Staff Monitored Programme, during the upcoming negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new agreement.

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ANTIGUA - Bird buoyed by High Court ruling

ANTIGUA - Bird buoyed by High Court ruling

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Friday, January 27th, 2012 - The High Court decision that went against Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer et al in favour of deposed chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) Sir Gerald Watt has put some wind in the sails of the main opposition party.

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TRINIDAD - Manning sits up, asking to go home

TRINIDAD - Manning sits up, asking to go home

Former prime minister Patrick Manning sat up for the first time yesterday, three days after he was enfeebled by a stroke, and asked about the nation's plans. And he clearly voiced his readiness to go home, his wife, Hazel Manning, said last evening.

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JAMAICA - Foreign Affairs Minister to push for a stronger CARICOM

JAMAICA - Foreign Affairs Minister to push for a stronger CARICOM

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, A. J. Nicholson has said that one of his top priorities as the Foreign Minister is “to put CARICOM on surer footing.”

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CARICOM Secretary-General consults with key stakeholders in Grenada

CARICOM Secretary-General consults with key stakeholders in Grenada

Georgetown, Guyana - Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque continued his series of consultations with stakeholders in Member States during an official visit to Grenada. This forms part of his advocacy for the Community and his thrust to engage stakeholders in the decision-making processes.

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ST. KITTS - CDB to provide $12 million to guarantee newly-restructured bonds, PM Douglas says

ST. KITTS - CDB to provide $12 million to guarantee newly-restructured bonds, PM Douglas says

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 26th January 2012 – St. Ki...
BARBADOS – Arthur urges govt to reverse its tax policy

BARBADOS – Arthur urges govt to reverse its tax policy

BRIDGETOWN, January 26, 2012 - Opposition Leader O...
TRINIDAD - CCJ grants TCL special leave to challenge Competition Commission

TRINIDAD - CCJ grants TCL special leave to challenge Competition Commission

PORT OF SPAIN,  Trinidad, January 26, 2012 - ...
BARBADOS – PM Stuart promises to be more engaging

BARBADOS – PM Stuart promises to be more engaging

Prime Minister Freundel Stuart today signalled his...

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ST. LUCIA - OECS heads commits to CCJ; express support for Cuba

ST. LUCIA - OECS heads commits to CCJ; express support for Cuba Heads of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have expressed firm...
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GUYANA - Workers, students launch "Operation Rescue UG"

GUYANA - Workers, students launch In the wake of the University of Guyana opting not to re-employ Political Scient...
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Reflections by Fidel- The Fruit that Did Not Fall

Reflections by Fidel- The Fruit that Did Not Fall Cuba found itself forced to fight for its existence against an expansionist powe...
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AA seeks to secure Barbados based funds

AA seeks to secure Barbados based funds Barbados has been roped into efforts by the parent company of American Airlines ...
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CUBA - A good year for Cuban tourism

CUBA - A good year for Cuban tourism Cuban tourism sailed with a good wind in its favour in 2011 and a tendency which...
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High and Rising Levels of Low-wage Work Remain a Cause for Concern in Many Countries

High and Rising Levels of Low-wage Work Remain a Cause for Concern in Many Countries Washington, D.C., January 26, 2012- A new report released today by the Center for...
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Obama urges comprehensive immigration reform

Obama urges comprehensive immigration reform WASHINGTON – United States President Barack Obama has urged the US Congress to w...
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US Appeals In WTO Dispute With Mexico

US Appeals In WTO Dispute With Mexico The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has confirmed that it is filing an...
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OBSERVER EDITORIAL: The importance of trust and the IMF negotiations

OBSERVER EDITORIAL: The importance of trust and the IMF negotiations THE move by Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips to make his second public stateme...
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JAMAICA - Contractor General to Attend New Scotland Yard Anti-Corruption Conference

JAMAICA - Contractor General to Attend New Scotland Yard Anti-Corruption Conference Kingston; January 23, 2012 – Contractor General, Greg Christie has accepted a sp...
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UNWTO urges continued tourism investment in Africa

UNWTO urges continued tourism investment in Africa Speaking at the Tourism Investment Forum for Africa (INVESTOUR), UN World Touris...
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WikiLeaks Reveal: U.S. and UN Officials Oversaw Integration of Ex-Army Paramilitaries into Haiti’s Police Force

WikiLeaks Reveal: U.S. and UN Officials Oversaw Integration of Ex-Army Paramilitaries into Haiti’s Police Force Throughout 2004 and 2005, Haiti’s unelected de facto authorities, working alongs...
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Blatter, Murdoch meet after FIFA-Fox WCup TV deal

Blatter, Murdoch meet after FIFA-Fox WCup TV deal ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter met with News Corporation...
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All eyes on Tendulkar as Windies try to avoid sweep…

All eyes on Tendulkar as Windies try to avoid sweep… MUMBAI—West Indies captain Darren Sammy suggested yesterday that he wants Indian...
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SPORTS - 50m test for Jamaica stars

SPORTS - 50m test for Jamaica stars NEW YORK CITY, United States: A trio of elite Jamaican sprinters will get an ear...
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Apple loses appeal over Galaxy Tab 10.1

Apple loses appeal over Galaxy Tab 10.1 A Dutch appeals court has rejected Apple’s claim that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 ...
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Digicel relaunches its Bermuda long distance service –TBI not pleased

Digicel relaunches its Bermuda long distance service –TBI not pleased TeleBermuda International (TBI) wants the Government of Bermuda to move against...
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US court: Judge can’t block US$18b Ecuador judgment

US court: Judge can’t block US$18b Ecuador judgment NEW YORK—A judge overstepped his authority when he tried to ban enforcement arou...
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Buju appeal on in earnest

Buju appeal on in earnest Federal prosecutors have until February 10 to counter arguments made in the 17,0...
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JAMAICA - Inter-Ministerial Committee to Oversee Jamaica 50

JAMAICA - Inter-Ministerial Committee to Oversee Jamaica 50 Cabinet has approved the establishment of an Inter Ministerial Committee to over...
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All Jamaica jazz opening lauded by American writer

All Jamaica jazz opening lauded by American writer KINGSTON, Jamaica (January 15, 2012) - The 2012 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival -...
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CUBA - 99.4 % of Children Reach the Age of Five

CUBA - 99.4 % of Children Reach the Age of Five HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 6 (acn) The mortality rate of children under five, which indir...
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BAHAMAS - Nurse shortage still an issue for Bahamas

BAHAMAS - Nurse shortage still an issue for Bahamas NASSAU — Nearly two years after a World Bank report named The Bahamas among a gr...
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Cuban Vaccine against Lung Cancer to Be Tested in Great Britain

Cuban Vaccine against Lung Cancer to Be Tested in Great Britain HAVANA, Cuba, Dec. 4 (acn) The first therapeutic vaccine for advanced lung cance...
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