Month: February 2013

  • February 1, 2013
    810

    Volkswagen commended for recognising Jamaican culture

    WASHINGTON, CMC – At least two Caribbean groups here have commended the German automobile company, Volkswagen, for its advertising campaign in recognizing what they describe as “the global impact of Jamaican culture.” While there have been some criticisms of the advertisement, Dr. Claire Nelson, the Jamaican-born president of the Washington-based Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) and the Caribbean Heritage Organization…

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  • February 1, 2013
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    Watch ‘mischief’ now that PM named the date

    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – SO PRIME Minister Freundel Stuart has finally announced the date for next month’s general election. And he did so with a ‘scoop’ (as we say in the media) by upstaging all and sundry, including real and pretentious political gurus, in naming February 21 as the day when Barbadians will trek to polling booths to elect a new…

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  • February 1, 2013
    853

    Government scraps term limits for expatriate workers

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC — The new One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) government has scrapped the island’s term limit policy, introduced by the previous administration 12 years ago, in a move aimed at boosting the sluggish economy. Announcing the policy change during a media briefing on Wednesday, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said “We believe that the elimination of the policy will…

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  • February 1, 2013
    810

    IMF says overall fiscal position in St. Kitts Nevis stronger than expected

    WASHINGTON, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that despite a “difficult economic environment,” the overall fiscal position of St. Kitts and Nevis through the end of September last year was “stronger than expected.” After undertaking the fifth review under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), the Washington-based financial institution said on Wednesday that the latest update on the twin-island federation…

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  • February 1, 2013
    790

    Bahamas judge rules gambling shops can stay open

    NASSAU, Bahamas – A judge in The Bahamas says that underground gambling businesses on the islands can remain open pending the outcome of a legal battle. Wednesday's injunction came two days after voters rejected a referendum to legalise underground gambling operations known as “web shops”, where Bahamians bet on numbers in televised US lotteries. Lawyer Wayne Munroe says he and…

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  • February 1, 2013
    840

    Antigua may ditch financial services sector

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The government could decide to call it quits with the country’s second biggest contributor to the economy – the financial services sector. Experts have previously warned the sector is under severe threat, but it’s the first time the government has admitted it might not be worth the fight. Finance Minister Harold Lovell said a review would…

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  • February 1, 2013
    805

    Opposition concerned about WTO approval over internet gambling

    ST JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – The opposition Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ALP) has expressed concern about the stance being taken by the Baldwin Spencer led administration concerning the Internet Gaming Dispute at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In a statement on Thursday, ALP Leader, Gaston Browne said the country is on a collision course with the United States. “This…

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  • February 1, 2013
    809

    US representative deems A&B move ‘radical’

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – General Counsel for the office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) Timothy Reif is warning that the United States “cannot” allow the World Trade Organisation’s decision in the online gaming dispute to be used as a tool for “piracy” by Antigua & Barbuda. “We, the US government, obliviously cannot allow any WTO decision to be distorted…

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  • February 1, 2013
    782

    Coastal hazard alert systems in place for the region

    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean countries will be automatically alerted in the event of any major differences in sea level rise or major displacements due to earthquakes. Acting Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr. Lorna Inniss, speaking at the launch of Caribe Wave 2013, said the system was important given the fact that tsunamis were waves that…

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  • February 1, 2013
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    Barbadian immigration officer in Shanique Myrie case to testify

    KINGSTON, Jamaica – THE female immigration officer in Barbados who is accused of 'finger raping' Jamaican Shanique Myrie will now have to testify in a suit brought by Myrie against the Barbadian Government. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday ruled that a statement be taken from the officer by Roger Forde, Queen's Counsel, who is representing the Government of…

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