Archives for Wednesday, December 28, 2005:

Two suspected bombers arrested in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Two men are now being questioned by the Trinidad police after being apprehended with what investigators say appeared to be the makings of a bomb... read more...

Grenada government and opposition agree on four development motions

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: At a special sitting of Grenada’s House of Representatives last week, the government and the opposition agreed upon four motions that will help Grenada recover from the ravages of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily.  Loans for development purposes will be granted by some of the commercial banks in Grenada... read more...

China grants Suriname US$2.5 million for technical assistance

PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname has received a US$2.5 million (20 million yuan) grant from China. The documents were signed here on Monday by Chinese ambassador to Suriname Chen Jinghua and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lygia Kraag-Keteldijk... read more...

Trinidad economy under inflation watch

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: The Trinidad and Tobago economy is now under close watch by economists and financial experts both locally an abroad who, in the past two months, have recorded increased levels of inflation, which are having some impact on direct and indirect investment and personal spending... read more...

IDB approves US$4 million for strengthening Suriname’s trade policy

PARAMARIBO, Suriname: Suriname has received a US$4 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to strengthen its trade policy framework and negotiating capacity... read more...

Two Trinidad soldiers caught with illegal firearm and ammunition

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad:  A lance corporal and a corporal in the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force are now under investigation after being arrested for illegal possession of a quantity of ammunition, a semi-automatic pistol and a large sum of money... read more...

Trinidad government brings in another crime fighting airship

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A special new crime-fighting airship arrived in Trinidad on Tuesday to join another airship, the "Blimp", which is already in operation... read more...

TRAVEL NEWS

More non-stop flights between Grenada and New York

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Air Jamaica and the Government of Grenada have announced that there will be 8 weekly non-stop Lovebird flights between New York’s JFK International Airport and the island of Grenada, effective February 23, 2006... read more...

SPORTS NEWS

Caribbean sprinting year in review

FLORIDA, USA:  The Caribbean region displayed yet another remarkable year of sprinting in 2005, despite winning just one gold medal in this category at an IAAF major championship.  Blessed with speedsters such as Jamaica's Asafa Powell, who lit-up the men's division with an astonishing world record in the 100-metres... read more...

Lara drops one place in batting rankings

LONDON, England:  West Indies batsman Brian Lara, who recently became Test cricket's leading run scorer with a double-century in the third test against Australia last month, has dropped one spot to third in the latest release of the LG ICC Test batting rankings.  South African Jacques Kallis retains his number one spot... read more...

Grenadian Roberts is Premiership class says Bolton’s boss

LONDON, England:  Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce has hailed Grenadian striker Jason Roberts as Premiership class, following his superb midweek performance for Wigan, which knocked their rivals out of the Carling Cup... read more...

Reggae Boy King stays at Watford for half-million pounds

LONDON, England:  English Coca-Cola League Championship side Watford has confirmed that Reggae Boy Marlon King will complete a permanent move to Vicarage Road from Nottingham Forest in January for fee of £500,000... read more...