Archives for Thursday, November 4, 2004:

IACHR deeply concerned over Haiti

WASHINGTON, USA: Speaking at the conclusion of its 121st Regular Session, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has expressed grave concern over developments in Haiti since the Commission’s visit there in September.  The Commission has been receiving information on developments in the Republic... read more...

Martinez to become first Cuban-American in US Senate

MIAMI, USA (AFP): Former Republican cabinet member Mel Martinez was set to become the first Cuban-American in the US Senate, after his Democratic rival, Betty Castor, a former top state education official, conceded defeat Wednesday.  Castor initially rejected Martinez's claim to victory but eventually conceded, local television reported... read more...

Puerto Rico elects governor who does not want US statehood

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP): The US commonwealth of Puerto Rico elected a new governor, Anibal Acevedo Vila, the local elections commission said Wednesday, as the Caribbean island of four million endorsed its political status quo over a potential quest for US statehood...  read more...

CARICOM community to benefit from TT$100 million fund

KINGSTON, Jamaica: A revolving loan fund in the amount of TT$100 million is to be disbursed on an interest free basis to firms in CARICOM, except those located in Trinidad and Tobago, for the procurement of technical assistance/consultancy services and/or training programmes for business development projects... read more...

St Lucia PM comments on press freedom report

CASTRIES, St Lucia: Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony says St. Lucia's recent high world ranking for press freedom was one of the positive results of the Government's consistent policy of respect for freedom of expression and tolerance of criticism... read more...

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Digicel applies for submarine fiber network license in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Digicel, a regional mobile telecommunications provider, has submitted an application for a license to build, own and operate a submarine fibre optic cable carrier facility in Jamaica...  read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

BWIA to introduce new direct services to UK

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: BWIA West Indies Airways, the international airline of the Caribbean, has announced it is to introduce flights from Belfast International Airport...  read more...

Honeymoon boom for Turks and Caicos Islands

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS: Officials at the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) are describing a vast increase in couples coming to hold their weddings and spend their honeymoons in the Turks and Caicos Islands as a “honeymoon boom”...  read more...