Archives for Friday, April 22, 2005:

Minister's head must roll, says opposition in St Lucia

CASTRIES, St. Lucia:  Calls for the resignation of Minister with responsibility for Social Transformation, Menissa Rambally continue to increase following the disclosure of a report which revealed that an agency under her ministry's control is reported to have made improper use of public funds... read more...

St Kitts-Nevis security minister condemns remarks by opposition party leader

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: A call by Political Leader of the opposition People’s Action Movement (PAM), Mr. Lindsay Grant, for workers in the sugar industry to march with their machetes and become violent during the traditional Labour Day March next month has met with widespread condemnation in St. Kitts and Nevis... read more...

Cuba slams UN Human Rights Commission for 'hypocrisy'

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Cuba's foreign ministry slammed the UN Human Rights Commission Thursday, saying it is plagued by "hypocrisy and double standards," after the body rejected Cuban calls for the United States to allow an independent probe of the Guantanamo Bay detention center... read more...

St Vincent power utility cannot cushion consumers against rising fuel prices 

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent: The Chief Executive Officer of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ sole electricity company on Tuesday said that the company cannot use its net profits to cushion electricity surcharges.  Funding agencies will not allow Vinlec to use monies saved for infrastructure to cushion the impact of rising oil prices... read more...

More Canadian investment for St Lucia

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: The Government of St Lucia is considering a unique proposal for the island to become a main provider of pharmaceutical products and a training ground in pharmaceuticals for professionals in the Caribbean... read more...

Cuba indicates willingness to enter into an agreement with LIAT

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Government of Cuba has expressed its willingness to sign an Air Services Agreement with Antigua and Barbuda to facilitate air travel between both countries.  It is anticipated that LIAT will acquire new jets to facilitate the service between Antigua and Barbuda and Cuba... read more...

No increase in petroleum prices for St Lucia

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: With fuel prices on the island remaining unchanged, St. Lucians are being urged to reflect on the important issues of energy and conservation during this period of sustained high oil prices. Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, says however adjustments in the price of fuel will be inevitable if prices continue to rise... read more...

Head of Angelus Resort in St Kitts charged with securities fraud by SEC

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts: Roland M. Thomas, 55, a British citizen operating as the chief executive officer and principal of the Angelus Resort in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, has been sued in a civil fraud enforcement action in Denver, Colorado by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)... read more...

IICA Representative for ECS challenges the region

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Newly appointed IICA Representative for the Eastern Caribbean States, Ms Una May Gordon on Wednesday 20, says that it is time for the people of the region to start appreciating the true value of agriculture.  She was at the time paying a courtesy call on the Minister and Ministry of Agriculture in Nevis... read more...

Cuba to assist with Antigua-Barbuda health care system

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, on Thursday announced that Cuba will provide tangible assistance in the enhancement of the country’s health care delivery system.  Cuba presently has a medical brigade of some 37 health professionals in Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

Air Jamaica announces staff reductions

MIAMI, USA: Air Jamaica has announced that 40 of the company’s total complement of 220 pilot positions will be made redundant over the next two months as part of the company’s corporate restructuring program... read more...

Four Seasons Resort in Nevis launches sea turtle programme

NEVIS, West Indies: Martin Sinclair, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Nevis, has announced that the resort has unveiled an environmental education and amenity program developed in conjunction with the nonprofit Caribbean Conservation Corporation.  Through September 2005, the resort will "adopt a sea turtle," for each family... read more...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Bermuda dancehall diva Demeka signed by US record label

LOS ANGELES, USA: There is a new talent to be found in the Island of Bermuda. Her name is Demeka and she is an acclaimed dancehall diva busy at work on her debut album. This fresh, new, sound has just signed a contract with an L.A. based, “family style’ music label, Platinum Pyramid Entertainment... read more...

LETTERS

How pleasant to read about the inauguration of the CCJ

How sweet and how pleasant it was to read about the inauguration of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). As victims of imperialism, colonialism and slavery we, in the African Diaspora, have long been accused of not being properly equipped to take care of ourselves... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Lara holds court as West Indies batting wobbles

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP): Brian Lara hit his 28th Test hundred but West Indies' batting wobbled throughout the opening day of the third cricket Test against South Africa on Thursday... read more...

Jacobs retires from international cricket

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  Former West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman and vice-captain Ridley Jacobs has announced his retirement from international cricket.  The man from Antigua last played for the West Indies against England in Birmingham last summer and he said at the moment he is not motivated to represent the Windies team... read more...

Another series win for Jamaica’s U21 netballers

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaica's under-21 netballers beat the visiting South Africans 40-34 in the final game of their two match friendly international tournament at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Wednesday to take the series 2-0... read more...