Archives for Wednesday, June 16, 2004:

More trouble in Grenada’s democracy

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: There are signs that Grenada’s democracy is becoming more fragile than it has ever been in the last twenty years. Four opposition Senators along with a farmers’ representative in the Senate have taped their mouths during the major part of the sitting of the Upper House of Parliament Tuesday protesting against the failure to have a motion on the order paper... read more...

Cayman law firm applauds jurisdiction's hedge fund rules

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Cayman-based law firm, Maples & Calder has suggested that efforts by some European finance centres to tempt hedge funds back 'onshore' are unlikely to be successful, and has praised its home jurisdiction's regulatory and tax regime with regard to the treatment of hedge funds registered there... read more...

FTAA ratification unlikely in 2005 says Bahamas Trade Minister

NASSAU, Bahamas: In comments made last week, Bahamian Trade and Industry Minister Leslie Miller cast doubt on whether a full Free Trade Area of the Americas agreement will be finalised before the 2005 deadline... read more...

More Chinese firms registering in Caribbean financial centres

BEIJING, China (AFP): An increasing number of Chinese firms are registering in offshore financial centres, including those in the Caribbean, according to a commerce ministry official who said the move threatened China's financial security, state media reported Tuesday... read more....

Chinese government official visits Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica is all set for the visit of a high-ranking government official from the People’s Republic of China. A five-member delegation led by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Zhou Wenzhong, will visit Dominica from June 15th – 17th 2004... read more...

Trinidad business leaders call for new anti-crime laws to be debated

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Business leaders in Trinidad and Tobago are urging opposition leader Basdeo Panday to debate in good faith new anti-crime legislation presented by the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM)... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda vows to stick to one China policy

BEIJING, China (Xinhuanet): Leaders of Antigua and Barbuda said Monday that they will stick to the one China policy and expand cooperation with China, said reports from the country's capital St. John's... read more...

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

New data network and internet services for Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda: Bermuda Digital Communications Ltd. (BDC), the leading wireless telecommunications operator on the island, has announced that it has selected equipment from Lucent Technologies to deploy an enhanced third-generation mobile data network... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Culture and sunshine make the Caribbean a growing family getaway

ATLANTA, USA: The Caribbean, once known as an exclusive haven for the wealthy and adventurous, is fast becoming the playground of vacationing families. With family-friendly hotels, offering an affordable destination, the cultured history, abundance of outdoor activities and crystal blue waters of the islands are attracting parents and kids from all over... read more...

Complete Caribbean Getaway at 35 percent off regular summer rates

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico: One of the best vacation packages is offered by The Westin Rio Mar Beach Resort & Golf Club with about every amenity imaginable at 35 percent off regular summer rates... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

West Indies name squad for England Test series

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (AFP): West Indies' 16-man squad announced on Tuesday for the four-match Test series against England starting July 22: Brian Lara (capt), Ramnaresh Sarwan, Christopher Gayle, Devon Smith, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Smith, Ridley Jacobs, Ravi Rampaul, Tino Best, Fidel Edwards, Jermaine Lawson, Pedro Collins, Omari Banks, Carlton Baugh jr, Dwayne Bravo, Sylvester Joseph. Manager: Anthony Howard. Coach: Augustine Logie.

Ganga gets a taste of cricket ‘Bajan’ style

West Indies opening batsman Darren Ganga enjoyed his first outing in domestic cricket in Barbados last weekend.  The Trinidad and Tobago captain is in Barbados working with former West Indies opener Desmond Haynes as he tries to sort out some of the flaws in his batting technique... read more...