Archives for Tuesday, November 30, 2004:

Group of Cuban dissidents set free

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuba on Monday released a number of dissidents, including opposition figurehead Oscar Espinosa Chepe, who had been jailed in 2003 as part of a crackdown by the communist government.  Those released were among 75 dissidents jailed last year for between seven and 28 years after trials... read more...

Trinidad and Tobago not dropping FTAA bid, says Minister

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad and Tobago Minister with responsibility for Trade and Industry, Ken Valley is making it clear that his Government has no plans to drop its bid for Port-of-Spain to become the headquarters of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Secretariat, simply because there are several concerns regarding the country's high crime rate... read more...

CSME bills to be taken to Jamaican parliament

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaican Cabinet has sanctioned three pieces of legislation to be taken to Parliament, which will further prepare the island for the imminent Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).  The CSME is slated to come on stream January 1, 2005... read more...

Jamaicans urged to become more involved in community

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Minister of Local Government, Community Development and Sport in Jamaica, Portia Simpson Miller, has exhorted Jamaicans to become more organised and involved in their communities to enhance the process of democratic governance.  The Ministry is seeking to facilitate empowerment of citizens... read more...

Ritz-Carlton blames Ivan for opening delay in Grand Cayman

The Ritz-Carlton has announced a new opening date of October 2005 for its property in the Cayman Islands, citing delays experienced as a result of Hurricane Ivan... read more...

Venezuela to donate prefabricated homes to Grenada

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: “We come under the umbrella of peace and help.” With those words, General Oswaldo Gutierrez, Commander of the Venezuelan International Civic and Military Brigade for Humanitarian Relief, outlined plans for the construction of approximately 130 low income houses in Grenada during a press conference Monday... read more...

Signs of economic growth in Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica: Third quarter data from the Dominica’s Central Statistical Office in Roseau reveals that the incipient economic recovery which the International Monetary Fund identified a year ago has been sustained over the last several months... read more...

Trinidad and Tobago Media Association takes a stand against intimidation

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Members of the Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT) are outraged over potential threats directed to some of its members who were attempting to get the other side of a story...  read more...

COMMENTARY

Law and Politics: Why should we abandon standards and decency?

Now that we are about to enter the month of Christmas, thousands of our people are seriously worrying about what this Christmas will be like. And the reasoning for their worry is understandable, because eleven weeks have now gone by since “Ivan” made his unwelcome visit and the scenario around the homes and public buildings have not changed, and the economic reality remains as bleak as it ever was...  read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Caribbean Star introduces BVI, Antigua and St. Kitts connections

ROAD TOWN, BVI: As of next month, persons traveling from Europe will find it easier to get to the British Virgin Islands, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) announced after the World Travel Market in London... read more...

BWIA flight delays inconvenience hundreds

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A series of mechanical problems plaguing BWIA, one of the Caribbean’s leading airlines, is already posing a threat to Christmas plans made by many...  read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Adjudicator appointed in West Indies cricket dispute

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, in his capacity as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket, announced Monday afternoon that an adjudicator has been appointed by the Sub Committee to render a binding decision on the interpretation of Clause 1K of previous West Indies Cricket Board match/tour contracts...  read more...