Archives for Friday, June 4, 2004:

Death threat against Grenadian journalist

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: Media personnel in Grenada are finding it extremely hazardous to operate there these days. On Thursday morning, journalist Leroy Noel, who was personally threatened by Grenada's Prime Minister last week, is now facing a threat on his life.  Noel told police Thursday that he received a telephone call around 6:30 am... read more...

US calls on Latin American leaders to support Haiti government

WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): The United States on Thursday called on Latin American and Caribbean leaders to "do all they can to support" Haiti's interim government led by Prime Minister Gerard Latortue... read more...

Small businesses in Antigua-Barbuda to be given a boost

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: The Government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is taking steps to facilitate the development of small businesses in Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

New nursing university to bring employment and real estate business to St Kitts

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas said Wednesday there are enormous benefits for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis from the establishment of the International University of Nursing there... read more...

Amnesty International calls for action in Jamaica over homophobia

LONDON, England: Human rights organisation Amnesty International has issued an appeal to people across the world to fight homophobia in Jamaica.  The group is urging all people to write to the country's Prime Minister in a bid to help stop attacks in the country, which is fast becoming known for its anti-gay attitudes... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

US Airways files for approval to codeshare with Bahamasair

ARLINGTON, USA: US Airways filed an application Thursday with the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin codesharing with Bahamasair, the flag carrier of the Islands of the Bahamas, later this summer... read more...

USVI receives "World's Best Honeymoons" awards

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS: The US Virgin Islands is the recipient of several honeymoon awards presented by Conde Nast Publications in its eighth annual "World's Best Honeymoons 2004" survey. The awards were formally presented to the USVI Department of Tourism on Wednesday, during Caribbean Week activities in New York City... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

All eyes on series decider between Windies and Bangladesh

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the two-Test series between West Indies and Bangladesh when the second Test opens on Friday here... read more...