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Commentary: Law and Politics: Was the disclosure in bad faith?

2008-10-07

When one is considering actions taken by those in control and authority of our public affairs and the people’s property care must be taken to give the facts and circumstances very wide and generous allowances, because not all the details would be readily apparent and up front.

Dominican Republic to increase sugar production

2008-10-07

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: Representatives from the Dominican Republic, United States, Europe, Mexico, Philippines, and Australia recently attended the 25th International Sugar Symposium held in Hawaii. The symposium was sponsored by the American Sugar Alliance.

Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships fixtures

2008-10-07

KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and Digicel have now confirmed the fixtures for Stage 2 of the Digicel Caribbean Championships (DCC) 12 countries are set to compete in Stage 2 over the course of nine days in three countries. The DCC finals are set to be held in Jamaica in December.

Coast Guard repatriates 42 Dominican Republic migrants

2008-10-07

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Chandeleur repatriated 42 Dominican migrants to La Romana, Dominican Republic Friday, while 17 others were detained for prosecution following two at-sea interdictions by Department of Homeland Security and Puerto Rico law enforcement authorities.

St Lucian team off to Commonwealth Youth Games

2008-10-07

CASTRIES, St Lucia: St Lucia’s eight member Commonwealth Youth Games Team will depart to Pune, India on October 07, 2008 to attend the 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games to be held from October 12 – 18, 2008. The team comprises five track and field and one swimming athlete.

Embattled Belize City mayor victorious in weekend convention

2008-10-07

BELIZE CITY, Belize: Embattled Belize City Moyor Zenaida Moya has won a tight race with her deputy for the chance to lead her party's ticket in the March 2009 municipal elections. After a marathon vote counting, which went through the night Sunday, the results were announced on Monday.

OAS opens Summit of the Americas process to public, using technology

2008-10-07

WASHINGTON, USA: The Organization of American States (OAS) Summits of the Americas Secretariat has launched a series of online forums to ensure all segments of society are given access to the process culminating in the fifth Summit of the Americas next April, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Cuba hopes for good tourism season amid problems

2008-10-07

HAVANA, Cuba (Reuters): The two hurricanes that ravaged Cuba at summer's end won't keep tourists from the Caribbean island during the high season but global economic woes might, industry watchers said on Monday. They said there have been no cancellations of tours booked for the peak season.

Chief immigration officers prepare for CARIPASS

2008-10-07

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: By the second quarter of 2009 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals should expect to have further hassle free movement at ports of entry within the Caribbean Region, as the CARICOM Travel Card (CARIPASS) will be implemented.

East African Community delegation departs after discussions with CARICOM

2008-10-07

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: The East African Community delegation, which was on a study tour at the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, left for Bridgetown, Barbados, where they will hold discussions with the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Unit.

Food prices on the table at Caribbean agriculture week

2008-10-07

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Agriculture officials and Ministers will deliberate on issues relating to initiatives being taken to tackle the soaring food prices, the implementation of a Common Fisheries Regime and European Union Market Access for bananas.

Jamaica to expand infrastructure for development of sports

2008-10-07

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS): Prime Minister, Bruce Golding, has advised of plans to strengthen and to expand institutional infrastructure in Jamaica, for the development of athletics, and sports in general. Golding was addressing the athletes at a welcome reception, held at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.

Presidents and Governors General conference opens in the Bahamas

2008-10-07

NASSAU, Bahamas (BIS): Governor General Arthur Hanna officially opened the 13th annual Conference of Presidents and Governors General of the Caribbean Community in the Bahamas on Monday. Ten countries are participating in this year’s conference that is being held October 6-9.

Trinidad's Jones will be closely supervised on home visit

2008-10-07

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Sunderland's target-man Kenwyne Jones has returned to the Caribbean in Trinidad and Tobago to mourn the death a family member after being given sympathetic leave by the club. Jones, who has been sidelined four over four months with a knee ligament damage, left the club Sunday.

New USVI police auxiliary class graduates

2008-10-07

ST THOMAS, USVI: The US Virgin Islands Police Department has announced the graduation of the first 2008 Auxiliary Police Class. The graduation was held at the Charlotte Amalie High School auditorium on St. Thomas with Judge Leon Kendall administering the Oath of Office.

In-form Scotland earns call for World Cup qualifiers

2008-10-07

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Following his impressive outing this weekend in the English Championship, Trinidadian striker Jason Scotland has been called up for the next two important World Cup qualifiers later this month. The striker will replace the injured Collin Samuel and is set to join up in camp on Tuesday.

Leewards paceman Baker signs with Leicestershire

2008-10-07

LONDON, England: The Leeward Islands fast bowler Lionel Baker has become the latest Caribbean cricketer to sign a contract to play in the English County Championship. Baker, 24, who has a British passport and played in England earlier this year, signed a two-year contract to play with Leicestershire.

US$60m marketing campaign proposed for CARICOM countries

2008-10-07

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: A US $60 million annual marketing campaign has been proposed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) tourism ministers to aid the regional industry. Agreement to forge ahead with the campaign came at a Special Meeting of the CARICOM Council of Trade and Economic Development.

More violence in Trinidad than in Jamaica

2008-10-07

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: There is an upsurge in crime in all the Caribbean islands and this is reflected in high number of criminal cases on the lists of the Criminal Assizes, which started in most countries last week. In St Vincent and the Grenadines, 21 murder cases are listed for hearing.

Legal unit needed for crimes against children, says Jamaican rights advocate

2008-10-07

KINGSTON, Jamaica: Children's right advocate Margarette Macaulay is advocating for a Legal Unit in Jamaica to investigate as well as prosecute all crimes against children. Macaulay, who is also an attorney, is blaming legislators for the tardy resolution of crimes against children.

Diplomat foresees big trade between Trinidad and India and Asia

2008-10-07

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: India-based STIC Travel Group of Companies and the THA are setting up an IT Centre at Tobago's Cove Industrial Estate in order to boost trade between Trinidad and Tobago and Asian countries A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed in this regard.

British couple arrested for drugs at Dominican Republic airport

2008-10-07

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: A British couple has been arrested in the Dominican Republic on suspicion of drug trafficking. Britain’s Foreign Office reported that Kelly Carrigan and Daniel Patterson were detained at Punta Cana airport as they were about to return to the United Kingdom.

Grenada government to probe land deal signed by previous administration

2008-10-07

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada: The Grenada government has called for an investigation into a land deal struck by the former Keith Mitchell administration and involving Formula One racing star Lewis Hamilton. Prime Minister Tillman Thomas told reporters that his administration will look into the sale of State lands.

Commentary: Justice delayed, but not denied, for O.J. Simpson

2008-10-07

Nothing has demonstrated the extent to which American attitudes have infiltrated Caribbean consciousness quite like the way black islanders aped black Americans in celebrating after O.J. Simpson got away with double murder in 1995. Ironically, I thought he was guilty beyond all reasonable doubt.