Archives for Friday, November 18, 2005:

Haiti elections scheduled for December 27

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): The twice-postponed Haitian presidential and legislative elections will be held on December 27, nearly two years after former president Jean Bertrand Aristide was forced from office in a popular rebellion, an official said Thursday... read more...

Dominican Republic bank moves to reassure depositors

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: The new President of Banco del Progreso, Roberto Bonetti, in a press conference held in Santo Domingo on November 8, reassured clients about the integrity and commitment of the bank and its board... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet announces investigation into APUA

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Following its weekly sitting, the Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet on Thursday announced the composition of an investigative team to look into matters surrounding a controversy involving the state-owned utility corporation the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA)... read more...

EU tables new tariff offer in banana dispute

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP): The European Commission proposed Thursday a new offer on banana import tariffs aimed at ending a long-standing dispute with Latin American producers, EU sources said... read more...

Trinidad government and Opposition to report on anti-crime initiative by weekend

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago government and the Opposition party are both expected to announce on Friday initiatives agreed upon to deal with the high levels of crime in the country... read more...

New speculation about Castro's health

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Reports that Cuba's President Fidel Castro has Parkinson's disease have renewed speculation about the health of the 79-year-old leader even as his regime insists he is in "excellent" condition... read more...

Castro sued for 60 million dollars in US court

MIAMI, USA (AFP): Two Cubans are suing President Fidel Castro in Florida for 60 million dollars, claiming they were tortured at a psychiatric hospital on the communist-run island, their lawyers said Thursday... read more...

US biotech scientists to miss Cuban conference

HAVANA, Cuba (AFP): Dozens of US scientists lacked their government's permission to attend a biotechnology conference this month in Havana, organizers said Thursday... read more...

Trinidad signs Red Cross headquarters agreement

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Trinidad’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Knowlson Gift, on Friday signed the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and the International Committee of the Red Cross... read more...

New initiative to boost Grenada’s tourism sector

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada:  As Grenada continues to rebuild its tourism sector after being ravaged by two major hurricanes, GIDC/GRENCASE in collaboration with USAID/CARANA Corporation will undertake an initiative that will bring new dimension to the sector... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Aussies add to West Indies' misery

HOBART, Australia (AFP): Matthew Hayden scored his fourth hundred in consecutive Tests and opening partner Mike Hussey his maiden Test century as Australia made merry with the West Indies' bowlers on Friday... read more...

Cuba draw first blood in boxing war with Russia

MIANYANG, China (AFP): Cuba drew first blood against world champions Russia on Thursday in an explosive first clash by the two teams tipped to scoop up most of the gold medals at the world amateur boxing championships here... read more...

Vincentian Mclean set to join New Canterbury

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: Vincentian fast bowler Nixon McLean is poised to continue his career in New Zealand.  The former West Indian pacer has been approached by New Canterbury to represent them in this season's domestic championships... read more...