Archives for Saturday, February 12, 2005:

UK sets out route to independence for Overseas Territories

LONDON, England: Following discussion at the September 2004 Overseas Territories Consultative Council in London, the United Kingdom government has issued a policy statement setting out the United Kingdom's view on the method for Overseas Territories to move to independence, where that is an option... read more...

Former President of El Salvador visits Antigua-Barbuda PM

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Former President of El Salvador and candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Francisco Flores, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer.  President Flores is seeking support for his candidacy at the OAS... read more...

Cayman Islands press restricted from photographing Cubans

CAYMAN BRAC, Cayman Islands: According to Cayman Net News, media coverage of the arrival and departure of Cuban migrants can be curtailed by government officers, says Cayman Islands Deputy Chief Secretary Donovan Ebanks.  New guidelines state, “Press and members of the public should not have access to the Cubans”... read more...

Increased fuel costs to be absorbed by Antigua-Barbuda government

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is to absorb the increased cost of gasoline and diesel in the country.  This proposal results from the increase in gasoline purchased by West Indies Oil Company, the sole provider of fuel in the country... read more...

Jamaican dollar appreciates for the first time in seven years

KINGSTON, Jamaica:  The Jamaican dollar has appreciated for the first time in seven years, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Derick Latibeaudiere reported on Thursday... read more...

OECS teams with environment group to help spark the regional renewal

ARLINGTON, USA:  The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and international conservation group Rare have teamed up to jumpstart renewal in the countries of the Eastern Caribbean... read more...

Electrical fire at Antigua Transport Board

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: According to the General Manager of the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (A&BTB) Harry Josiah, minimal damage was done to the Board's Paynter's Headquarters as a result of a small electrical fire on Thursday.  Fire officials said the fire is believed to have been caused by a malfunctioning meter box... read more...

St Lucia government disputes media claims over constitutional challenge

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: The Government of St. Lucia has taken issue with a claim in an editorial in the Voice newspaper that a motion challenging the constitutionality of a section in the new Criminal Code, filed on behalf of a lawyer accused of rape, was heard or ruled upon by a judge of the High Court... read more...

Best Police Constable of the Year 2004 named in Nevis

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Constable James Stephens was Friday evening named Best Police Constable of the Year 2004 in the Nevis Division of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force. As the finalist from the Traffic Department, he beat another ten departmental finalists to capture the coveted award...  read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Caribbean Sun announces direct service from St Vincent to San Juan

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua:  Caribbean Sun Airlines this week announced that, starting March 21, the airline will commence four direct flights per week  between St Vincent and San Juan, Puerto Rico...  read more...

Air Jamaica closes Texas office

KINGSTON, Jamaica: February 14th, 2005...Jamaica's flagship airline, Air Jamaica, has announced that it is closing down operations in Houston, Texas, as of the 3rd of April this year. The airline currently operates its 'Love Bird' service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Montego Bay in Jamaica...  read more...

LETTERS

More diatribe from Lloyd and the gang

I will use the word again and who don’t like it well too bad. Diatribe. Diatribe and more diatribe. That is the only way to describe the continuing attacks by Lloyd Noel on the people of Grenada on a weekly basis...  read more...