Archives for Friday, August 6, 2004:

Grenada Commission of Inquiry announced

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: After months of public pressure for an investigation into allegations of bribery by Grenada’s Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, the country's Governor General, Sir Daniel Williams, on Wednesday announced the details of an official Commission of Inquiry into the matter... read more...

Deputy Prime Minister under fire in Antigua-Barbuda

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's fast talking Deputy Prime Minister, Wilmouth Daniel, is coming under fire from the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) and the Police Welfare Association (PWA) for statements he made accusing both organisations of improprieties.  Daniel alleged that the ALP is somehow involved in the crime wave... read more...

Another EU directive may impact Caribbean offshore business

LONDON, England: New provisions contained in the third EU directive on money laundering will require professional advisers to obtain identification from trust beneficiaries. Any EU-regulated financial institution with an offshore business in the Caribbean will be governed by the new rules... read more...

Dominican Republic joins proposed US-Central American trade pact

WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): The Dominican Republic Thursday joined a free-trade pact between the United States and five Central American countries, adding another victory to US efforts to extend a tariff-free zone across the Americas... read more...

Guyana introduces legislation to fight trafficking in persons

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP): Guyana, seeking to avoid the loss of US aid, on Thursday introduced legislation in parliament that would punish human trafficking with penalties ranging up to life in prison... read more...

Body of missing Trinidad fisherman found shot dead

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The body of Victor “Salam” Alexander has been discovered three days after he and three other local fishermen were attacked by Spanish-speaking pirates off Trinidad’s south coast... read more...

Chairman of Trinidad and Tobago’s telecoms company wants Government to relinquish control

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Chairman of the Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT), Mr. Christian Mutae, has called upon the Government to relinquish its 51 percent control of the company... read more...

COMMENTARY

Law and Politics: Is that the Grenada we deserve?

When I think of Grenada in the above question, I am really looking at the overall picture of the physical structure, the utilities, facilities and amenities that are available, as well as the Governmental systems in place – to provide and ensure a peaceful, harmonious and well run society... read more...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Soca superstar among honourees at Caribbean queen show

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Mighty Arrow - his hot and jumpy, infectious music has not only made him a favourite of Caribbean people, but has taken his name to the four corners of the earth.  On Wednesday night, this Caribbean music icon was honoured by the Antigua Jaycees during their 43rd Caribbean Queen Show... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Windies slump against Derbyshire

DERBY, England (AFP): West Indies suffered another depressing day on their tour of England as they were bowled out for just 223 by Derbyshire on the first day of three here Thursday... read more...

Lara backed by tour manager

LONDON, England (AFP): Under-fire West Indies skipper Brian Lara was given a vote of confidence Thursday by tour manager Tony Howard following calls for him to quit the captaincy... read more...

Ottey on track for seventh Olympics

PARIS, France (AFP): Legendary Jamaican sprinter Merlene Ottey is on track for her seventh Olympics after winning a 100m race in Belgium as she prepares to add to her tally of eight medals... read more...