Archives for Thursday, April 29, 2004:

Freedom of expression on trial in Jamaica says Amnesty Int’l

LONDON, England: Amnesty International on Wednesday sought urgent clarification from the Director of Public Prosecutions following recent media reports stating that he has threatened to monitor and prosecute talk show hosts who discuss criminal cases pending before the courts... read more...

Dominica’s Prime Minister meets with Castro

HAVANA, Cuba: Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described his talks with Cuban President Fidel Castro as “warm”. Skerrit said that talks focused on education, health, tourism, the development of human rights and the impact by AIDS/HIV on the region... read more...

Grenada calls for fair investment

ST. GEORGE‘S, Grenada: A call has being made for support to an integrated and regional approach to energy security and fair investment conditions by Grenada's Minister of Energy Gregory Bowen... read more...

Cuban refugee criticises human rights violations in the Cayman Islands

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: In a letter to Cayman Net News, Dr Luis M Luarca, a Cuban refugee in the Cayman Islands, asks if people are aware and informed of human rights violations in the Cayman Islands which, he says, is one of the reasons he wants to return to Cuba... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Jamaica Tourist Board re-launches Meet-the-People program

KINGSTON, Jamaica: What better way to experience the culture of a nation than through its people? For travelers seeking insight into the Jamaican experience and the warm welcome of a Jamaican friend, the island's Meet-the-People program provides an ideal option, taking them way beyond the traditional resort and beach setting into the colorful realm of Jamaica's lifestyle, tradition and culture... read more...

You don’t have to marry a millionaire to honeymoon on your own private island

SAN PEDRO, Belize: An attentive staff that includes a private butler, custom designed meals, and personalized activities are just a few things newlyweds can look forward to at Cayo Espanto, a private island off the coast of Belize. With a two-to-one ratio staff to guest ratio, and a maximum occupancy of just fourteen guests at a time, Cayo Espanto is the ultimate honeymoon destination for luxury, privacy, and romance... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

West Indies v England one-day international rained off

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada (AFP): Heavy rain has washed out the fourth one-day international between the West Indies and England here on Wednesday... read more...