Archives for Tuesday, November 2, 2004:

Bush promises to rid Cuba of 'tyrant' Castro

MIAMI, USA (AFP): US President George W. Bush vowed Sunday to "keep the pressure on" to rid Cuba of Fidel Castro, an appeal to the hard-line Cuban-Americans Bush was counting on to win Florida and the White House... read more...

Trinidad police to search every vehicle in increased drive against crime

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A total of four hundred and fifty-eight traffic offences were recorded over the weekend when police in Trinidad engaged in an increased drive to curtail crime in the country... read more...

Grenada government to examine insurance claims complaints

ST GEORGE‘S, Grenada: The Grenada Cabinet agreed Monday to set up a three member team comprising Minister of Education and Labour, Claris Charles; Minister of Tourism, Brenda Hood; and Minister responsible for Business, Einstein Louison, to examine complaints made by members of the public regarding the processing and payment of claims by insurance companies...  read more...

London flies the flag for Dominica

EAST HAM, England: Newham Council in London will commemorate the National day of Dominica by flying its national flag for the first time at the Town Hall in East Ham on Wednesday, November 3... read more...

Tourism strategies for BVI outlined at regional conference

ROAD TOWN, BVI: Permanent Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office Mr Clyde Lettsome has announced that the British Virgin Islands Government is actively pursuing new tourism opportunities for the BVI to expand its industry as a top class destination... read more...

Solutions outlined for sustainable economy in BVI

ROAD TOWN, BVI: The British Virgin Islands Deputy Financial Secretary Mr Neil Smith has emphasised that the BVI must strive to maintain the viability of its economy by guarding against making decisions that will be devastating later as a result of unanticipated changes in the global environment... read more...

Interval International renews alliance with CHA

MIAMI, Florida: Interval International announced last week the renewal of its multi-year strategic alliance agreement with the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) that was established in 2000... read more...

COMMENTARY

Law and Politics: We Are Sending the Wrong Signals

The way the politics in our devastated Tri-Island State is unfolding, or developing -- if that is the right term in the circumstances -- must be producing serious food for thought for our neighbours and aid donors worldwide, as well as our people here at home and abroad in the many metropolitan cities where thousands live and work...  read more...

LEGAL NEWS

BVI Law Reform Commission announces new projects

ROAD TOWN, BVI: The British Virgin Islands Law Reform Commission is about to commence reform work on two new subject areas, in keeping with its strategic plan circulated a little over two years ago, and having just submitted a freedom of information report including draft legislation...  read more...

Guyana National Assembly to debate CCJ Bills

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Four Bills to enable Guyana to participate in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will have their second reading when the country’s National Assembly meets on Thursday... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

American Airlines and JetBlue commence new regional services

MIAMI, USA: American Airlines is adding nonstop seasonal service from Miami to two popular destinations in the Caribbean beginning Monday. As previously announced, new nonstop destinations from Miami include St. Lucia and St. Kitts/Nevis...  read more...

SPORTS NEWS

West Indies appoint Aussie as new coach

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP): The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) handed Australian Bennett King the arduous task of reviving their cricketing fortunes on Sunday as he was named the national side's new coach in place of Gus Logie...  read more...