KINGSTON, Jamaica: It’s now official. The bold step towards the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market (CSM) and eventually CARICOM Single Market & Economy (CSME) was taken at the bastion of Caribbean unity, UWI Mona, on Monday January 30 with the signing of the protocol to the implementation of the single market. read more..

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: Parliamentary Representative for the town of St. George, Mr. Peter David, made his first court appearance in Grenada on Tuesday, February 2 to defend the validity of his election.  Caribbean Net News understands that the Attorney General’s chambers decided to go to court to declare David’s parliamentary representation null and void. read more..

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Haiti's Prime Minister Gerard Latortue on Thursday promised stringent security for the country's landmark elections next week following recent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers. Latortue said security forces had been ordered to "get tough with all those who believe they could upset the elections". read more..

PARAMARIBO, Suriname: A Brazilian congressional committee on Wednesday began contacting neighboring Mercosur members and Suriname to request direct action against arms trafficking. These steps were taken following reports of weapons sales to Brazilian criminal gangs. read more..

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Jamaican Prime Minister Percival J. Patterson’s leaving of active politics later this year will leave a void, said CARICOM secretary general Edwin Carrington. “I fear it will be a gap that will be very difficult to fill if ever possible. He has been a virtual titan and hero of the Caribbean integration process”. read more..

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Suriname won’t regret joining in the Caribbean Single Market (CSM). The country will benefit from its vast natural resources and human potentials to play a major role in CARICOM, said Jamaican Prime Minister Percival J. Patterson. “I am very delighted that the Caribbean Single Market has now become a reality.” read more..

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: An official of the Nevis Tourism Authority says the cruise season for Nevis has been good so far and the outlook for the remainder of the season is very promising. Ms Charmin Jeffers, Statistics and Cruise Officer, made the disclosure on Thursday during the inaugural visit of the MV Silver Whisper. read more..

BASSETERRE, St Kitts: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday it is encouraged by the promising outlook for economic growth in St. Kitts and Nevis. In a Public Information Notice posted on its website, the Washington-based international financial institution said the St Kitts and Nevis economy has rebounded since 2004. read more..

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis: Cuban ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis, Mrs Ana Maria Gonzalez, paid a courtesy call on Premier of Nevis Vance Amory, Deputy Governor General Eustace John and other members of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on Thursday, during her first visit to the island since taking up her recent appointment in Basseterre. read more..

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Lucius Thomas, on Tuesday unveiled an eight-point action plan designed to reduce the country’s murder rate by five per cent by the end of the calendar year. read more..

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (UPI): American Airlines has canceled flights to and from Haiti ahead of next week's elections for fear of escalated violence during the voting. read more..

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti: Hundreds of supporters of former Haitian president Jean Bertrand Aristide demonstrated Wednesday in Cité Soleil", north of Port-au-Prince, demanding the installation of polling stations inside this shantytown. Some of the demonstrators raised photographs of Aristide and presidential candidate René Préval. read more..

NEW YORK, USA: JetBlue Airways will begin two daily nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Bermuda starting May 4, subject to receipt of government operating authority. read more..

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: A gathering converged on the driveway in front the home of murdered political activist and television talk show host, Ronald Waddell, for a vigil, where police on Monday evening had removed his bullet-riddled body and vehicle. Those who stood in front of Waddell's residence Wednesday evening sang freedom songs. read more..

Holding elections in a country as unstable, insecure and terrified as Haiti may seem impossible, but that is exactly what the U.S.-backed interim government intends to do on Tuesday, February 7. read more..

LONDON, England: Following his dismissal for elbowing during a match against Everton on Tuesday, Wigan Athletic striker Jason Roberts admitted to being "a little naive." read more..