Archives for Tuesday, June 28, 2005:

Antigua Labour Party responds to PM’s charges of economic terrorism

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has responded to charges by Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer that its leadership is involved in what he termed "economic terrorism."... read more...

Prisoners illegally transported to USVI

ST THOMAS, USVI: A clerical error on the part of Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) led to the May 16 illegal transport of two female prisoners to the US Virgin Islands from the state of Florida without the required warrant signed by Governor Jeb Bush... read more...

Haitian journalists enjoy freedom of expression but not movement

TAIPEI, Taiwan: Although Haitian journalists “have the freedom to say what they want”, it is still impossible for them to go where the news is actually taking place because of the social unrest and concomitant security concerns in the country.  This is according to Haitian journalist Vario Serrant who spoke to Caribbean Net News last week... read more...

US House of Representatives approves Bill to create Caribbean American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, USA: The US House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) to designate a national Caribbean-American Heritage month... read more...

Indian government provides US $20,000 worth of medical supplies to Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica: The Indian Government has promised a consignment of medicines worth US$20,000 to Dominica. The offer was made by the Indian High Commissioner to Dominica, Mr Virendra Gupta in a letter to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour, Charles Savarin... read more...

Three young Antiguan journalists to receive training in New York

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Three young Antiguan journalists left on Sunday for New York where they will pursue communications studies at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.  The scholarships are part of an on-going partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Ithaca College... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda World Cup Cricket Stadium drawings ready for September construction start

CHANGSHA, China: The architectural drawings for the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium to be constructed in Antigua were formally agreed to in the city of Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on Saturday 25th June 2005... read more...

COMMENTARY

High oil prices and falling Euro pose new threat to Caribbean tourism

Throughout the last winter season, tourism in most Caribbean countries was sustained by an increased number of visitors from Europe. This is likely to change in the coming months, hurting revenues and employment in the industry.  There are two factors that will impact the number of visitors from Europe. The first is the rising price of oil... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

Virgin Atlantic launches direct services to the Bahamas and Cuba

LONDON, England: Virgin Atlantic on Monday launched direct services between London and Havana and direct services between London and Nassau as part of the airline’s expansion in the Caribbean... read more...

Four Seasons Nevis announces $10m enhancement plan

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: The Caribbean’s first AAA Five Diamond property is putting a fresh face on a landmark resort. Four Seasons Resort Nevis will launch a $10 million renovation program in late August that will include a new pool and waterfront dining venue, as well as refurbishments to its two luxury suites and nearly half of its rooms... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

West Indies struggle to put a team together for Sri Lanka series

NEW DELHI, India (AFP): The West Indies, who are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka next week for two Test matches, as well as a one-day series also featuring India, are struggling to assemble a team due to a sponsorship tussle between the players and their cricket board... read more...

Jamaica netballers start test series with a narrow win

NEWCASTLE, England:  Jamaica senior netballers opened their three-test series against England on a winning note at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on Sunday, after a stunning fourth quarter display which left the hosts to rue their missed chances that would have put the visitors away... read more...

Yorke and Ince out of Trinidad & Tobago’s Gold Cup squad

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad:  Striker Dwight Yorke and goal keeper Clayton Ince have been left out of Trinidad and Tobago's squad which travels to Florida on Monday for a one-week training camp in preparation for the next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup... read more...

Injury scare hits Powell

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): World 100m record-holder Asafa Powell is fighting off an injury scare after winning the Jamaican 100m athletics crown here Saturday and booking a berth at August's World Championships in Helsinki... read more...

Change in itinerary for West Indies tour of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka:  Sri Lankan Cricket Board announced on Saturday a change in the itinerary for the West Indies tour next month... read more...

Sprint double for Campbell as Bolt wins 200m title at Jamaica nationals

KINGSTON, Jamaica:  Olympic champion Veronica Campbell and World junior record holder Usain Bolt clinched 200m titles on the final day of the 2005 Supreme Ventures Jamaica National Junior and Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on Sunday... read more...

Sore Sanchez confident of world 400m hurdles "three-peat"

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP): World and Olympic 400m hurdles champion Felix Sanchez is confident he can become the first man to win his specialty three times in a row at the World Championships in August at Helsinki... read more...