Archives for Tuesday, September 13, 2005:

Brazil's Petrobras may seek oil in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AFP): Brazilian firm Petrobras on Monday began talks with Guyanan officials on searching for oil and gas in the neighbouring South American country, officials said... read more...

EU proposes revised tariff on banana imports

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP): The European Union's executive commission proposed Monday a tariff of 187 euros (230 dollars) per tonne on banana imports after the World Trade Organisation struck down a previous offer of 230 euros that Latin American exporters said was too high... read more...

Two-day visit of French minister to Haiti comes to an end

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti:  Brigitte Girardin, the French Minister of Cooperation, Development and French-speaking Communities ended a two-day visit to Haiti on Saturday... read more...

COMMENTARY

The US in the World after Katrina

I spent part of the week after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in Washington, the US Capital.  It was one of those lazy, laid-back summer weeks, when Washington was bathed in sunshine, the days were long and people sat on the sidewalks of restaurants in easy conversation over drinks or coffee... read more...

Law and Politics: We are just pilgrims on Earth

As we look back over the last year, and still frightfully reflect on the damages wreaked by that terrible demon called "Ivan", it should be more than enough evidence and food for thought, to push us all into truly understanding, that as pilgrims on this Earth every day could be the last day.  If only more of us could  accept the uncertainty of our lives... read more...

Royalty: It ain’t what it used to be…

The surly Princess Michael of Kent has proved once again that a Royal title confers neither class nor intelligence. On 1 April 2005, I published a commentary on reports about her gauche behaviour in New York City. The occasion was a fancy New York City restaurant where the Princess was dining lavishly at the expense of her American patrons... read more...

Justice and democracy in Guyana fly limply in the breeze

With national elections scheduled for 2006 and no end in sight to the perpetual political haggling bedeviling the country, Guyana’s citizens are left to wonder how any of the political brawls connect to the country’s most pressing issue: a massive ongoing violent crime epidemic... read more...

Bahamas newspaper sticks to its guns

In its most recent newsletter posting, the ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) chairman Raynard Rigby demanded an apology from The Nassau Guardian... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Hue happy to join fellow Jamaicans in Kansas

KANSAS CITY, USA:  US Major League Soccer (MLS) team Kansas City Wizards completed the signing of Jamaican midfield Jermaine Hue from his locally-based club Harbour View FC. In accordance with team and League policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed... read more...

Reggae Boy Lisbie joins Norwich on loan

LONDON, England:  Jamaican and Charlton Athletic forward Kevin Lisbie has joined English Coca-Cola Championship side Norwich on a one month loan, after all three parties came to an agreement on Thursday... read more...