Archives for August 31, 2003:

Fabian still threatens Caribbean 

MIAMI, Florida: As of 11 p.m. last night, Hurricane Fabian continued to intensify, moving west-northwest, though it was not estimated to reach land until the next 24 hours. According to the National Hurricane Center, the center of the hurricane was located about 710 miles or 1150 km east of the Lesser Antilles. 

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Torrential floods drown at least eight in western Haitian city 

ST. MARC, Haiti: At least eight people are dead in western Haiti as torrential rains caused river banks to burst and flood dozens of flimsy riverside shacks in St. Marc. 

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BWIA's financial troubles could soon be over 

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: The beleaguered Trinidad airline, BWIA, could soon be economically challenged no more. The Trinidad Express on Friday, 29th August, quoted the island's Trade Minister, Mr. Kenneth Valley, as saying that the carrier has a good travel season and could return to economic viability by 31st December. 

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Caribbean countries worried by WTO panel on EU biotech import ban 

GENEVA, Switzerland: The European Union refusal to allow imports of biotech food has angered World Trade Organization officials and left developing countries fearful. The WTO on Friday, 29th August, decided to set up a panel of experts to rule on the legality of the EU's refusal, AP reported. 

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Guatemala rejects OAS plan for conciliation with Belize

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala: The Guatemalan government is saying 'no way' to an Organization of American State's plan that could settle the long-standing territorial dispute between that country and neighboring Belize. 

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Cayman cabinet okays new CAL jet 

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman: The Cayman Islands Cabinet has approved the acquisition of another Boeing 737 aircraft for Cayman Airways, though final approval for the measure is now in the hands of the Finance Committee, according to reliable sources. 

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Mysterious object found in Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: First it was the Mars mania that grabbed the world. Now a huge, mysterious object, is grabbing the interest of both the Barbadian public and the U.S. military. The weather-beaten, cone-shaped object, which seems to be made of fibre-glass, was found at sea by a fisherman, the Barbados Nation reported. 

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St. Kitts & Nevis PM recovery progressing smoothly 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, who underwent surgery on 29th July and has been recuperating at his home in St. Paul's since he returned to St. Kitts on 9th August, said recently his recovery from surgery "has been progressing very smoothly." 

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Air Jamaica staff to support NY youth 

MIAMI, Florida: Caribbean-American children in the New York City school system will begin the new school year with fresh school supplies in an improved learning environment, thanks to the staff of Caribbean carrier, Air Jamaica. 

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