Archives for Monday, May 24, 2004:

UN cries freedom to contented Caribbean colonies

UNITED NATIONS: Unable or unwilling to play an effective role towards regime change in Iraq, this week the United Nations launches a week of "Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-governing Territories" in a drive to "liberate" them... read more...

Cuban authorities detain woman opposing political imprisonments

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuban authorities on Saturday detained a 62-year-old member of a women's group that seeks the liberation of political dissidents imprisoned by the communist government of President Fidel Castro, dissidents said... read more...

Grenada's political parties pass resolution against economic blockade on Cuba

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: The three main political parties in Grenada are among a number of organizations that have signed a resolution condemning the tightening of the United States economic blockade against Cuba... read more...

OECS Heads briefed by Grenada's Opposition

ST. GEORGE‘S, Grenada: Representatives of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) who attended the recently held 39th Authority meeting in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were briefed of the situation in Grenada by a special envoy of the main opposition National Democratic Congress... read more...

2004 Atlantic hurricane outlook

WASHINGTON, USA: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) 2004 Atlantic hurricane season outlook indicates a 50% probability of an above-normal hurricane season, a 40% probability of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season, according to a consensus of scientists at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC), the Hurricane Research Division (HRD), and the National Hurricane Center (NHC)... read more...

BUSINESS NEWS

Fortis buys remaining 5 per cent stake in Belize Electric

ST. JOHN'S, CANADA: Power producer Fortis Inc. has acquired the remaining five per cent of a Belize electricity generator it didn't own for US$3.5 million.  Friday's announced purchase of the rest of Belize Electric Co. Ltd. from the government of Belize makes the utility a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Fortis, one of Canada's biggest private power companies... read more...

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Net2Phone, Liberty to offer VOIP service in Puerto Rico

NEW YORK, USA (Dow Jones): Internet phone provider Net2Phone Inc. is expanding its relationship with Liberty Media Corp. to make voice-over-Internet protocol available to 300,000 homes in Puerto Rico starting Monday... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Rain cuts short Bangladesh tour match

ST. GEORGE‘S, Grenada (AFP): A wet outfield following persistent overnight and early morning showers cut short the opening day of Bangladesh's three-day tour match against the West Indies Cricket Board XI on Saturday... read more...