BARBADOS-ENERGY-PM announces reduction in energy prices

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – With the international price of oil now at its lowest level this year, Prime Minister David Thompson on Thursday...

BARBADOS-FLOODING-Heavy showers drench Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Heavy showers drenched several communities across Barbados on Thursday, forcing officials to issue a flood warning as...

JAMAICA-ILLNESS-Finance minister remains in ICU

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Finance Minister Audley Shaw was said to be “resting comfortably” on Thursday, a day after he fell ill and had to be...

CARIBBEAN-CRIME-UN official says this hemisphere faces world’s biggest drug problem

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, CMC – Drug-related crime constitutes the biggest threat to public safety in this region, a United Nations (UN) official said...

HAITI-AID-World Bank donates US$25 million to Haiti

WASHINGTON, CMC - The World Bank on Thursday announced US$25 million in additional emergency grants for Haiti to support recovery and rebuilding...

BERMUDA-TRANSPORT-Acting Tourism Minister chides union in outsourcing row

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC -- Bermuda's acting Tourism Minister, Elvin James, has rebuked the island’s top trade union boss over his call for a boycott...

JAMAICA-HEALTH-Ministry reports outbreak of “pink eye” infection

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - The Health Ministry here is taking steps to heighten surveillance and public education in the wake of an outbreak of acute...

JAMAICA-DISMISSAL-Opposition criticises sacking of information head

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The opposition People’s National Party (PNP) on Thursday accused the government of failing to allow due process after the...

CARICOM-ECONOMY-Jagdeo wants special summit on global financial crisis

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo has called for the convening of a special summit of Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...

CARIBBEAN-US-RELATIONS-Grenada PM warns US against big stick approach

WASHINGTON, CMC - Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has called on the United States to amend its foreign policy stance towards the Caribbean, warning...

COMMONWEALTH-ST.LUCIA- Finance ministers call attention to global economic situation

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - Commonwealth Finance Ministers have completed a three-day review here of the major economic challenges confronting member...

BERMUDA-SENTENCE-British man imprisoned over air-incident in the Caribbean

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - A British man who forced a Cuba-bound jetliner to make an emergency landing in Bermuda in July this year has been jailed for...

HAITI-RECOVERY-UN official sees signs of hope, despite Haiti’s challenges

UNITED NATIONS, CMC – As Haiti struggles to overcome the obstacles brought on by a series of devastating hurricanes, a United Nations (UN) official...

ANTIGUA-FINANCE-OECS prepares contingency plan in wake of global financial crisis

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The sub-regional grouping, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is developing a contingency plan to deal with...

JAMAICA-ILLNESS-Finance Minister hospitalised

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC - Finance Minister Audley Shaw was said to be in stable condition in hospital here late Wednesday, after he reportedly fell...

JAMAICA-AVIATION-Former top executive takes back control of Air Jamaica
US-CARIBBEAN-Grenada PM meets US President Bush
ST KITTS-ELECTRICITY-Opposition wants inquiry into recent blackout
JAMAICA-DISMISSAL-Government fires information chief
ANTIGUA-BUDGET-PM Spencer says the focus is not on elections
TOURISM-AIRLIFT-ST KITTS welcomes new BA service
JAMAICA-CHILDREN-New measures to protect children
ST LUCIA-TOURISM-St. Lucia to focus on brand in the face of global downturn
ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Mixed reaction to new opinion poll
BARBADOS-COURT-Opposition leader wins libel case