Archives for Friday, March 4, 2005:

Former UPP public relations officer arrested in Antigua

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Dean Jonas, the former Public Relations Officer for the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP), was arrested on Wednesday and reportedly spent the night in a city police station before making an appearance before a city Magistrate Thursday, to answer three charges in relation to what has been called the 'Tenders Board Affair'... read more...

Thomas: Better building codes needed to fight hurricanes

ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada: Tougher building codes, more detailed home inspections, insurance incentives and low-interest loans are among the improvements that are needed to fortify the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in the expensive battle against hurricane damage in the sub-region... read more...

Even the dead are left untouched in pro-Aristide areas of Haitian capital

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): After a tense drive in the dangerous Bel Air neighborhood, the Brazilian peacekeepers carefully bring their 4X4 to a stop: in the middle of the street lies the bullet-riddled body of a young man that nobody, not even the police, dares to pick up.  The Blue Helmets gaze at the torn flesh of the murder victim... read more...

Eight nabbed in joint Suriname-Holland anti-drug and money laundering operation

PARAMARIBO, Suriname: In a simultaneously executed operation in Suriname and Holland, eight suspects were arrested. Three persons were nabbed in Suriname, four others in Holland and a 38-year woman in Mauritius ... read more...

Woman found dead at Antigua's airport

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Law enforcement officials in Antigua are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose body was discovered in the ladies room of the arrival lounge at the Vere Cornwall Bird International Airport Wednesday night... read more...

Tourism and agriculture in Dominica make significant gains

ROSEAU, Dominica: According to a Government press release, Dominica's Tourism and Agriculture sectors have registered positive signs of growth during the period October - December 2004, compared to the corresponding period in 2003... read more...

West Indies prepares to host ICC Cricket World Cup

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: With 24 months to go, the Caribbean has to focus, prioritize and unite to stage the 2007 International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket World Cup successfully or it will face tough financial liabilities, warned participants attending Counterpart International's CMExPress... read more...

Jamaican Constabulary unveils three-year strategy

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on March 1 launched its Corporate Strategy for 2005 to 2008, with a commitment to curb organized crime and general criminality and to improve the performance standards of the police... read more...

Jamaican police receive 100 new motorcycles

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The motorized division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has received a major boost with the addition of 100 new Honda 747 cc motorcycles to its fleet.  The bikes, which were acquired at a cost of JA$65 million, were handed over by Minister of National Security, Dr. Peter Phillips on March 2... read more...

New Bahamas Mortgage Corp building to cost $5.9m

NASSAU, The Bahamas: The Bahamas Mortgage Corporation on Thursday signed a $5.9 million contract to construct the corporation's new office building on John F. Kennedy Drive... read more...

Hindu activist continues to fight discrimination in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: For the second time in two weeks, acting deputy director of Trinidad and Tobago's National Lotteries Control Board Devant Maharaj has been granted leave for judicial review by a San Fernando High Court judge... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Hectic race for a berth in the Carib Beer final

Four teams will enter the eighth round of the Carib Beer cricket series this weekend, with the same objective. With two series of matches remaining the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago, are all aiming to qualify for the final of the Carib Beer Challenge scheduled for March 18-22... read more...

West Indies cricket boost with Tino Best's return

KINGSTON, Jamaica: West Indies cricket has received a big boost ahead of the home series against South Africa and Pakistan, which gets underway on March 25, with the news that Barbados fast bowler Tino Best will be back in action this weekend... read more...

Jamaica Football Federation hit by treasurer's resignation

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has suffered a set back after treasurer Carlton Barclay resigned from his post with the local governing body... read more...