Archives for Friday, August 20, 2004:

FBI sets up permanent base in Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: What is referred to as a Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) attaché is now in the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago setting up a permanent base to investigate the possibilities of an Al Qaeda terrorist residing in the country... read more...

Taiwan president to visit Belize

BELMOPAN, Belize (AFP): Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian will make a two-day state visit to the English-speaking Central American nation of Belize in September, the government here said in a statement Thursday... read more...

Bermuda’s PLP looks to advance independence debate

HAMILTON, Bermuda: According to a report in Bermuda's Royal Gazette, the debate on independence is likely to re-emerge following the completion of an in-depth study of the issue by the ruling Progressive Labour Party... read more...

Caribbean territories discuss ties with Britain

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: The heads of five British Caribbean territories gathered in the Cayman Islands Thursday for a two-day meeting to discuss their relationship with Britain... read more...

Inflation in Jamaica lowest in six years

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) has reported a reduction in inflation for the June 2004 quarter, the lowest inflation outturn for a June quarter in the past six years... read more...

COMMENTARY

Law and Politics: The Commission and the CCJ

We have been hearing about the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) for some considerable time now, whereas the furore surrounding the Prime Minister/Resteiner saga about the briefcase in Switzerland – only raised its ugly head in April this year. But by some co-incidence they both received official recognition during last week... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Flintoff gives England advantage over Windies

LONDON, England (AFP): A typically aggressive 72 not out from Andrew Flintoff tipped the balance in England's favour on the first day of the fourth Test against the West Indies at the Oval on Thursday... read more...

Ching's late goal lifts US to draw with Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): Brian Ching scored the equalizer in the 89th minute to give the US national team a 1-1 draw with Jamaica in a World Cup qualification match here on Wednesday... read more...

Collins running fast for girls and gold

ATHENS, Greece (AFP): Kim Collins confessed on Thursday he would not be one of the favourites for the Olympic 100 metres title but for his realisation at high school that running fast was the best way of picking up girls... read more...