Archives for Monday, September 26, 2005:

Haitian candidate accuses former presidents of ‘treason’

MIAMI, USA:  At a media briefing in Miami on Saturday, Mr Joseph Rigaud Duplan, one of 32 candidates contesting the presidential elections scheduled for November 20 in Haiti, suggested that previous presidents who disregarded individual human rights were guilty of the “crime of treason.” ... read more...

Twelfth FCCA conference opens in St. Kitts

FRIGATE BAY, St. Kitts: Some 1,000 delegates have gathered at the luxurious Marriott Resort in St Kitts for the official opening of the annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) conference and trade show, which is now in its 12th year and starts here Tuesday... read more...

Nephew of Trinidad government minister found beheaded

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: 38-year-old Dr. Eddie Koury, the nephew of Trinidad and Tobago’s Minister of Health, John Raheal, has been found beheaded, three days after he was kidnapped... read more...

BVI government announces plan to combat increased crime

TORTOLA, BVI: The British Virgin Islands government has released a seven point plan of action to combat the upsurge of crime in the territory. On Thursday, Chief Minister Dr. Orlando Smith, after meeting with the governor, released the plan as the territory seeks to recover from a recent spate of violence... read more...

September 28 is Budget Day for Trinidad and Tobago

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Wednesday, September 28, is “Budget Day” for Trinidad and Tobago.  The announcement was made on Thursday afternoon by Prime Minister Patrick Manning who also holds the portfolio of Minister of Finance... read more...

More added to BVI immigration 'stop-list'

TORTOLA, BVI: An additional twenty names have now been added to the British Virgin Islands’ immigration stop-list, a move approved by the territory's Executive Council... read more...

Planned protest in St Lucia against EU negotiators

CASTRIES, St Lucia: A mass demonstration has been planned for St Lucia to coincide with an important meeting of top European Union negotiators.  “Operation Get Up, Stand Up” is part of a “very massive” campaign reportedly being undertaken by Caribbean civil society, in support of the region’s vital banana industry... read more...

Grenada TUC apologises to Labour Minister

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada:  The Grenadian Minister of Labour, Claris Charles, has accepted an apology from members of the Trade Union Council (TUC) for the behaviour of the Technical and Allied Workers Union (TAWU) President Chester Humphrey... read more...

OECS countries to benefit from World Bank's assistance strategy

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: Member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) stand to benefit fro the World Bank new Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) for the sub-regional grouping... read more...

Grenadian Foreign Minister calls for the Caribbean Sea to be designated a special area

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Grenadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Elvin Nimrod, has reiterated the call for the Caribbean Sea to be designated as a special area in the context of Sustainable Development.  Nimrod was at the time addressing the General Debate during the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly... read more...

South Africa’s Foreign Minister in the Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Africa, Dr. Nkosasana Zuma, was due to visit Grand Bahama for a meeting of The Bahamas / South Africa Joint Bilateral Commission, beginning Friday, 23rd September, 2005... read more...

Jamaicans urged to hold firm to ideals of truth and integrity

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Minister of State for Education, Youth and Culture, Dr. Donald Rhodd, has called on Jamaicans to hold firm to the ideals of truth and integrity and respect for life and self, noting that these were essential features of a peaceful and caring society.  The State Minister decried recent incidents of violence in schools... read more...

Barbados minister meets with new Tanzanian representative

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Developmental issues for small states were among the topics discussed recently when Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dame Billie Miller, met with the new Tanzanian High Commissioner to Barbados, Dr. Augustine Mahiga... read more...

St Lucia's Police Commissioner promises a more aggressive fight against crime

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: St Lucia's Cabinet of Ministers on Monday met with the hierarchy of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal security, along with the Commissioner and Senior Officers of the Police Force to discuss the current crime situation and to receive an update on crime-fighting operations... read more...

St Lucia bus drivers to take strike action

CASTRIES, St Lucia: The union representing mini-bus operators in St Lucia has warned commuters of an island-wide strike by its members, in response to a new fare structure which took effect on Friday, September 23, 2005... read more...

North Korean official on visit to Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Yang Hyong Sop, a leader of North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly, began a week-long visit to Cuba Thursday, the Cuban government announced... read more...

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

BET Jazz stirs Kalalu in St Lucia

NEW YORK, USA: BET Digital Networks has already won a reputation for throwing its support behind huge Caribbean music festivals and it has now added a new event to its programme schedule... read more...

HEALTH NEWS

Grenadians to get another opportunity for free health care

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada:  Beginning Monday September 26, 2005, Grenadians will have another opportunity to receive free, first class medical attendance, when the fifteen-member team of medical experts from the Millennium Sistahs, Inc, supported by the Ministry of Health, takes its medical caravan across the country... read more...

WEEKEND SPORTS ROUND UP

WICB invites 24 players for training camp in Barbados

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  In preparation for the forthcoming tour of Australia, the West Indies cricket selectors have invited 24 players to attend a training camp in Barbados... read more...

Lawson cleared to carry on bowling after suspect action probe

LONDON, England (AFP): West Indies quick Jermaine Lawson has been cleared to carry on bowling after the International Cricket Council ruled that his bowling action complies with the laws of the game... read more...

Jamaican Dujon dismisses English pace attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates:  Former West Indies and Jamaica wicketkeeper/batsman Jeffrey Dujon believes the current English pace attack is no match for the stars of the 1980s and early 90s... read more...

Chanderpaul to lead Guyana in President’s Cup

GEORGETOWN, Guyana:  West Indies senior team captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul will lead Guyana’s team in this year's Regional President’s Cup limited overs cricket tournament... read more...

Gayle called up to Johnnie Walker Super Series squad

LONDON, England: West Indies left handed opener Chris Gayle and Pakistan's captain Inzamam-ul-Haq have been called up to represent the Rest of the World in the Johnnie Walker Super Series against Australia in October, while India's vice captain Rahul Dravid, has been added to the one-day squad... read more...

Browne confirmed as Barbados captain for President’s Cup

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados:  Unsettled West Indies wicketkeeper/ batsman Courtney Browne has been chosen to lead Barbados in the upcoming Regional President's Cup cricket tournament... read more...

Spinner Sheikh gets call-up to Kenyan squad for ICC Cup tie against Bermuda

NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP): Left-arm spin bowler Mohammed Sheikh was Friday selected in a 13-man Kenyan squad for the semi-final of the ICC Intercontinental Cup against Bermuda in Namibia next month... read more...

Reggae Boy Francis hits game winner for Wigan at Everton

LONDON, England:  An early second-half strike from Jamaican international Damien Francis guided Wigan Athletic to a stunning 1-0 win over Everton in the English Premiership on Saturday... read more...

Jamaican Hayles hopes to keep scoring streak

LONDON, England:  Millwall's in-form striker, Jamaica's Barry Hayles, is hoping to continue in the goal-scoring form he has discovered in the last couple of matches... read more...

King’s injury opens way for countryman Benjamin at Watford

LONDON, England:  Reggae Boy Marlon King, who injured his hamstring in Watford's 3-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, will be out of action until October... read more...

Simpson explains nationality switch

KINGSTON, Jamaica:  Former Jamaican champion, Brandon Simpson, the top 2005 Caribbean 400-metre runner, has revealed his reason for switching allegiance... read more...