Archives for Thursday, March 3, 2005:

International group opposes St. Vincent’s cross-country road

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent: An international conservation group, Birdlife International, has expressed its opposition to the construction of a proposed trans-island (cross country) road in St. Vincent, citing that the survival of SVG’s national bird, the Amazona guildingii, will be threatened... read more...

Shell Oil in Jamaica reviewing operations

KINGSTON, Jamaica: According to Shell Company West Indies Limited Jamaica country manager, Mario Vulinovich, the company is at present reviewing its Jamaica operations pointing out that this is all part of a general review... read more...

Oil spill worries Bahamian officials

NASSAU, Bahamas: Environmental officials in the Bahamas are expressing concern over some 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel which spilled from the MV Legacy into the sea while moored at the government dock in Marsh Harbour.  The oil reportedly escaped through holes punctured in a 7,000 gallon Bahamas Electricity Corporation tank... read more...

Caribbean public to be informed of the benefits of ICC Cricket World Cup 2007

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: President of the West Indies Cricket Board, Mr Teddy Griffith, has said that they are generally on target with the preparation schedule for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, which is only two years away, but there was the need to inform the people of the Caribbean as to what is expected of them in the months ahead ... read more...

St Thomas to host 2005 US Virgin Islands’ Annual International Rolex Regatta

ST. THOMAS, USVI: According to the US Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism, Pamela C. Richards, nearly 100 top-ranked boat racers and sailors from the Caribbean, US mainland, Canada and Europe will converge on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands from March 24-27, for the 32nd annual International Rolex Regatta... read more...

St Lucia-China Friendship Association to hold first AGM

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: Members of the St. Lucia-China Friendship Association will gather on Monday for their first Annual General Meeting since its establishment one year ago... read more...

Hearing delayed for Japanese woman jailed in Jamaica on drugs charges

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AFP): A court hearing was delayed on Wednesday for a Japanese woman arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle out 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of marijuana in her suitcase... read more...

Barbados Commerce Minister hosts breakfast meeting

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Several private and public sector officials in Barbados were Wednesday given an insight into the functions of the Ministry of Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Business Development.  The event took the form of a breakfast meeting, where Senator Lynette Eastmond explained her Ministry’s various tasks... read more...

Caye Caulker airstrip in Belize becomes a reality

CAYE CAULKER, Belize: A modernized and much-improved airstrip, reflecting a BZE$809,000 investment from the Government of Belize into the local economy of Caye Caulker, was re-opened Wednesday... read more...

COMMENTARY

Law and Politics: Rights and Duties and Responsibilities

Everything seems to be moving so quickly now-a-days, that before many house owners are able to even start repairing their Ivan-damaged roofs, another hurricane season will be upon us again.  The mere thought is depressing, frightening when one tries to forget last September 7, but so long as we remain alive we have to cope as best we can... read more...

Bermuda: Beating a dead horse? Premier Alex Scott tries for independence again

The issue of independence continues to be debated on this island of 65,000 as Premier Alex Scott, along with his Progressive Labour Party (PLP), are trying to market Bermuda’s separation from the United Kingdom as good for business, good for the islanders and a logical next step in the island’s evolution... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

CONCACAF announces Gold Cup match schedule

NEW YORK, USA: The final groups and schedule for the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup which takes place from July 6-24 in cities across the United States were announced by CONCACAF on Wednesday... read more...

Grenada’s Shalrie Joseph scores winner for New England in Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda: Grenada's international Shalrie Joseph slotted home a 83rd minute penalty to guide the New England Revolution to a 2-1 win against a Bermuda Select XI in a pre-season match at the National Training Centre in Bermuda on Tuesday night... read more...

Martinique-born Ronald Pognon in the spotlight: European Indoor Championships

FLORIDA, USA: Martinique-born sprinter Ronald Pognon will be in the spotlight in the men's 60-metres dash at this weekend's European Indoor Championships in Madrid, Spain. The championship will take place in the newly rebuilt Palacio de Deportes stadium from 4 to 6 March 2005.  The 22-year-old sprinter now competes for France... read more...

Trinidad's Marlon Rojas officially joins Real Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY, USA:  Trinidad and Tobago's defender Marlon Rojas on Tuesday became the latest regional footballer to sign with a US-based club... read more...