Archives for Friday, October 24, 2003:

Amnesty Int'l highlights plight of Grenada detainees

LONDON, England: On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Grenada, Amnesty International is urging the authorities on the Caribbean island to either free 17 prisoners held for two decades or allow a judicial review of their cases... read more...

Economic situation in the Dominican Republic deteriorates

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: "Given the deterioration of the economy of the Dominican Republic [D.R.], it appears inconceivable that President Hipolito Mejia will win re-election in 2004," reported the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in its most recent update on the situation there... read more...

Prince Edward visits Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The Earl of Wessex wrapped up his first visit to Guyana asking the government and business community of the former colony to support the youth leaders' movement... read more...

US focus on Cuba puts cloud over Caribbean

LONDON, England: Tomorrow, October 25 1983, marks the 20th anniversary of the US-led one-day invasion of Grenada. A junta had split from the communist government and seized power and Ronald Reagan, then US president, was determined to prevent a second Cuba from taking root... read more...

U.S. grand jury investigating $3.3m money trail to the British Virgin Islands

CLEVELAND, USA: A grand jury in Ohio is investigating the transfer of US$3.3 million to accounts in the British Virgin Islands that may be part of a massive scam by former broker Frank Gruttadauria that bilked investors out of $125 million... read more...

Grenada tax collector convicted of theft

St GEORGE'S, Grenada: The Ministry of Finance in Grenada has announced that in the criminal matter between Mr Vibert Baptiste and the Government of Grenada, the Supreme Court has convicted Mr Baptiste of stealing by reason of employment... read more...

World dominoes championship in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica: From the beaches of Barbados to the cafes of Cuba, dominoes long have been a favorite pastime in the Caribbean. Now, more than 500 of the world's best players are converging on Jamaica for the World Championship of Dominoes... read more...

BUSINESS NEWS

Cruise sector in Barbados on course for record

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: According to the Barbados Tourism Authority, Barbados is on course to welcome a record number of cruise ship passengers to Bridgetown for 2003... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Bahamas Tourism Ministry plans online Welcome Centre

NASSAU, Bahamas: Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe announced Wednesday that the Bahamas Tourism Ministry has partnered with Indusa LLC, an information systems service firm in Atlanta, Georgia to establish an online Welcome Centre designed to improve visitor satisfaction... read more...

U.S. Senate votes to end restrictions on travel to Cuba

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Defying a threatened presidential veto, the Senate joined the House Thursday in moving to end four-decade-old restrictions on travel to Cuba... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Lara determined to revive the Windies

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: West Indies captain Brian Lara said on Wednesday that he was determined to end his team's dismal record in overseas tours, especially against major cricket nations, the Associated Press reports... read more...