Archives for Tuesday, February 22, 2005:

Chilean President on official visit to Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad:  Chile's President, Dr. Ricardo Lagos Escobar was due to pay a whirlwind 24-hour visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on Monday. Foreign Affairs officials in Port of Spain told Caribbean Net News that President Lagos is expected to arrive via Barbados Monday afternoon... read more...

Jamaican PM seeks consensus on constitutional amendment

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Prime Minister of Jamaica P.J. Patterson has written to Opposition Leader Dr. Ken Baugh on the approach to be taken in the discussions between the Government and the Opposition in arriving at a consensus that would enable the enactment of legislation to amend portions of the Constitution... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda not quite ready for CSME says Spencer

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Though acknowledging that his country is not yet quite ready for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CMSE), Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer says all the stops will be pulled out in an effort to get the twin-island state ready for the implementing of the CSME... read more...

Princess Royal arrives in Montserrat

GERALD'S, Montserrat (MMP): The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) arrived in Montserrat Monday afternoon on a three-day official visit.  She arrived on the Bajan Helicopters 'Montserrat Shuttle' service from neighbouring Antigua and landed at the Gerald's helipad at 4.13 p.m. local time. The Princess will also visit the British Virgin Islands and Jamaica... read more...

Haitian prison escapees still at large

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Drug traffickers and murderers were at large in Haiti Monday, two days after a massive prison break in the Haitian capital, human rights activists said.. read more...

Germany offers to increase tourist airlift to Nevis

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis:  German Ambassador to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Helmut Ohlraun, said Friday in Charlestown that his country was aware of Nevis’ special interests and would work towards giving more support to the development of the island.  The Trinidad-based envoy was on his first visit to Nevis... read more...

COMMENTARY

Republics, Royalty and Referenda

Over the last few weeks, discussion of Royalty, Republics and Referenda have engaged persons at all levels of society in Europe and the Caribbean.  In Europe, debate has centred on the holding of referenda on the proposed new European Union Constitution. Only 9 of the 25 EU member states have committed to a referendum so far... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Carib Beer 2005 Cricket Series Day 4 Summary

The Windward Island surrendered a 114 runs first innings lead and was defeated by Trinidad and Tobago on the third day of their seventh round Carib Beer Cricket Series match at Guaracara Park on Sunday... read more...

Cayman Islands chase Cricket World Cup finals place

LONDON, England (AFP): The Cayman Islands are one of eight teams that hope to take a step closer to the 2007 Cricket World Cup finals when they take part in the ICC World Cup Qualifying Series in Malaysia starting Monday... read more...