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JAMAICA-COURT-Police groups to appeal ruling by Constitutional Court
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Five police groups opposed to a recent ruling that will give the Independent Commission for Investigations (INDECOM), the power of arrest, have instructed their lawyers to appeal the decision. Last week, the court ruling that the Commissioner of INDECOM, Terrence Williams will now be able to arrest and charge members of the police force and the…
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HAITI-ECONOMY-World Bank says mining can help Haiti reduce poverty
WASHINGTON, CMC – Mining is one way to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in Haiti. This is according to the World Bank which states t hat while mining is a “complex sector”, when managed in a transparent and sustainable fashion, this sector could be beneficial to the nation. The Washington-based financial institution said this is one of the main…
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GUYANA-COURT-Prosecution to appeal ruling in mass murder case
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Following a ruling handed down on Friday in which two men accused of killing 11 people were acquitted, the prosecution says it intends to appeal the ruling. Anthony Hyles,24 and Mark Williams,28 were freed of charges stemming from the 2008 massacre that occurred in the farming village of Lusignan. They were accused of using high-powered rifles…
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DOMINICA-HEALTH-Health Ministry confirms dengue outbreak
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Ministry of Health here has issued an alert concerning an outbreak of dengue fever. So far seven cases of the disease have been confirmed while the authorities are awaiting confirmation on eighteen suspected cases. There have been no reported deaths.
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Global insurer to expand study on Caribbean coral
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) – A global specialty property insurer has announced that it is expanding its study of coral reefs with a new campaign in the Caribbean and Bermuda. On Thursday, the Catlin Group Limited said based on the Catlin Seaview Survey, it will “significantly widen opportunities for ocean, coral and climate scientists to understand the changes occurring within the…
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100-strong T&T team for Suriname… Cabinet approves $3m for Carifesta 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to send a contingent of 100 people to Suriname for the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) at a cost of $3 million. Deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Arts and Multiculturalism Vel Lewis confirmed that the details of this country’s participation had been finalised, and the contingent…
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Cultural orientation critical to China-Caribbean relations
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Observer- With most Caribbean countries experiencing high debt, unemployment and anaemic growth, offers by China of low-cost loans and investment projects are understandably viewed favourably by regional governments. There are many obstacles along the way to unleashing these investment possibilities, however, and it is important that both the Chinese authorities and regional governments actively address these gaps. Otherwise,…
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