Archives for Thursday, April 7, 2005:

Election countdown begins in Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominicans will go to the polls to vote for the 2005 General Elections on May 5, 2005. That date was announced by Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, during a Labour Party meeting in Grandbay on Tuesday evening. The announcement has put to rest much anticipation and assumptions about the election date... read more...

Dutch Caribbean islands to hold referendum Friday on future status

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP): Curacao, the largest island of the Dutch Antilles, and tiny Sint Eustatius will hold a referendum on their future status Friday with options ranging from becoming a province of the Netherlands to complete independence... read more...

Police and soldiers in Barbados get greater powers

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Lawmakers in Barbados have given police and soldiers greater temporary powers as they oversee security at detention facilities set up across the island after last week’s uprising at Glendairy Prison... read more...

Three countries CSME ready, others preparing

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Secretary General of CARICOM Edwin Carrington says that three Caribbean Countries -- Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago -- are compliant with the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), the Single Market element of which is expected to become a reality by the end of this year... read more...

'It is time for action!' Antigua Minister tells UN governing body 

NAIROBI, Kenya: In a forceful address to the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Housing, Culture and Social Transformation, Hilson Baptiste, challenged the organization to redirect its efforts and resources at meeting urgent needs ... read more...

Antigua State College receives donation from Ambassador Lovell

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Deborah-Mae Lovell has kept her word to the Antigua State College to contribute to the educational development of the country.  On Wednesday Ambassador Lovell presented five computers to the Antigua State College... read more...

JA$40 million to deal with drought conditions in Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica: A sum of JA$40 million will be disbursed over the next six weeks to deal with the severe drought conditions currently affecting Jamaica, as well as the spate of bush fires being experienced nationwide... read more...

BVI Attorney General’s chambers taking steps to improve services

ROAD TOWN, BVI: The Attorney General Chambers is taking steps to improve its services and better serve the people of the British Virgin Islands, according to Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Terrance Williams... read more...

BVI Electricity Corporation moving to reduce power outages

ROAD TOWN, BVI: Plans are underway to expand the British Virgin Islands' electrical infrastructure, which will reduce the frequent power outages affecting residents... read more...

HEALTH NEWS

Health minister calls on all Jamaicans to nurture and prepare children for the future

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Minister of Health, John Junor has challenged all Jamaicans to take on the responsibility of nurturing, developing, and preparing the country’s young to fulfil their later roles in the society.  The Minister was speaking at the launch of Children’s Expo 2005 on April 5, at the Hilton Hotel in New Kingston... read more...

Antigua Health Minister urges nation to play a role in the health of mothers and children

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Thursday is being observed in Antigua and Barbuda as World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Mothers and Children: Every Mother and Child Counts.”  Antigua and Barbuda Health Minister John Maginley, in an address to the nation, says World Health Day 2005 is focusing on the health of mothers and children... read more...

Nevis joins in celebrating World Health Day 2005

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Public Health Nurse, Ms Lorraine Archibald said that the Nevis Ministry of Health has been providing proficient health care to all mothers and children for many years as one of its priorities.   Ms Archibald noted that the World Health Organization has announced this year’s theme as “Healthy Mothers and Children.”... read more...

Persons with disabilities at risk too, says Barbados minister

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A Barbados Government Minister, who has been in the vanguard in promoting the rights and interests of persons with disabilities, has again called for their inclusion in all aspects of society, including HIV/AIDS education... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Donavon Pagon to replace Ryan Hinds for 2nd Test

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago:  When the West Indies take the field for the second Test match against South Africa on Friday at the Queen's Park Oval, in Trinidad and Tobago, they will be without the services if Barbados' all rounder Ryan Hinds who has been diagnosed with a viral illness... read more...

‘Stronger’ West Indies looking to maintain dominance in second Test

At the risk of disrupting the team chemistry so clearly evident in the recently concluded Test, West Indies selectors have included four of the players involved in the contract dispute who missed out on the opening match... read more...

Williams hits half century as West Indies women cricketers beat South Africa

PRETORIA, South Africa (Photo Images):  Opener Nelly Williams hit an unbeatable half century to lead the West Indies women's cricketers to a tight three-wicket victory against South Africa and take a 1-0 lead in their three-match one-day series at the Technikon Oval on Monday... read more...

Jacobs to lead University of West Indies team

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Former West Indies wicket keeper/batsman Ridley Jacobs will lead the UWI Chancellor’s XI against South Africa. The match, scheduled for April 16 and 17 will be played at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Cricket Ground, UWI, St, Augustine, Trinidad... read more...

Jamaicans Mullings and Bailey impressive at the weekend

FLORIDA, USA:  Jamaica's national 200-metres champion Steve Mullings was a sprint double winner at the Bulldog Invitational at the W.O. Spencer Stadium/Carl Maddox Track on Saturday. Mullings, who now represents Mississippi State University (MSU), won the men's 100m in a wind-aided 10.06sec before running away with the 200m... read more...

Jamaica's Jason Euell leads Charlton Reserves to back-to-back titles

LONDON, England:  Jamaican international Jason Euell executed a 28th minute penalty to help his English premiere league team Charlton Athletic's clinch back-to-back Reserves titles, after playing to a 1-1 tie with Watford on Monday night at The Valley.  From the outset, however, Charlton looked anything but the champions elect... read more...

Yorke in Australia to finalise deal with Sydney FC

SYDNEY, Australia:  Trinidad and Tobago international Dwight Yorke has arrived in Australia to finalise contract talks with Hyundai A-League team Sydney Football Club. The former Manchester United striker rejected a move to Celtic, insisting that professionalism not money will determine whether or not he becomes the new A-League's biggest star... read more...