News from the Caribbean for
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Archives for Friday, May 19, 2006:
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| ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Antiguan government officials reacted Thursday to news that the US Department of Justice has released indictments of two Antiguan residents on money laundering charges related to their operation of an Antiguan-based and licensed gaming service provider. read more.. |
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| PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP): Haiti's newly elected President Rene Preval nominated on Wednesday former minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis for the post of prime minister, officials close to the president said. read more.. |
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MOFINA, Suriname:  Water levels in several villages in the east of Suriname are still rising, while in the Upper Suriname area flood water continues to recede and people are returning to their villages. In the east the situation of displaced residents is more serious. read more.. |
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| WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): New claims for US unemployment benefits surged by 42,000 last week to 367,000, largely due to a partial government shutdown in Puerto Rico, the Labor Department said Thursday. read more.. |
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| NEW YORK, USA: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) along with a group of “Charter Partners” in the Caribbean have launched a new branding campaign. read more.. |
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| BASSETERRE, St Kitts: After 20 months of construction to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) standards, the region’s newest sporting facility is to be officially opened at a ceremony in St Kitts on Saturday. read more.. |
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| GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The new Plenipotentiary Representative of Barbados to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has pledged his country's "unwavering commitment" to the goals of CARICOM. read more.. |
COMMENTARY
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 In my 1 March 2006 commentary, I explained how the Bush Administration’s congenital tone deafness caused it to stumble into a series of political missteps at home and abroad - including its hegemonic attempt to regulate Internet gambling. read more.. |
LETTERS
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| Controversial faith-healer, Benny Hinn, is scheduled to conduct his "International Crusade" in Trinidad at the Queens Park Savannah on May 19-21, 2006. read more.. |
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| Sincere congratulations to Caribbean Star on the announcement that a new Port of Spain/Curacao route will be operated from 13 July. read more.. |
SPORTS NEWS
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| Jamaica (AFP), KINGSTON: Jamaica's Asafa Powell says that Justin Gatlin equaling his 100-meter world record has spoiled the mark for him, saying the American's run does not have the look of a world record effort. read more.. |
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| Jamaica (AFP), KINGSTON: Rahul Dravid hit his 12th One-day International hundred to overshadow Chris Gayle's for West Indies and lead India to a five-wicket victory in the rain-affected first ODI at Sabina Park on Thursday. read more.. |
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| India (AFP), NEW DELHI: West Indian great Vivian Richards believes Brian Lara's return as captain was prompted by "commercial considerations" and may not prove a popular choice with team-mates. read more.. |
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| USA, EUGENE: Joint 100 metres world record holders Asafa Powell and his archival rival Justin Gatlin will race in separate short sprint races at the Prefontaine Classic scheduled for May 28 in Eugene, Oregon. read more.. |
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