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UNITED STATES-IMMIGRATION-US Senate committee approves immigration measure
WASHINGTON, CMC – The United States Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a broad overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws. The bipartisan vote sends the s most significant immigration policy changes in decades to the full Senate for further deliberation. Debate is anticipated to commence there next month. The 13-5 vote approved the measure authored by four Democrats and four Republicans,…
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CUBA-TECHNOLOGY-US firm says Cuba activates fibre optic cable link with Jamaica
MAINE, CMC – An American company that monitors global Internet traffic, says Cuba has activated a branch of its submarine fibre optic cable that connects to Jamaica, giving it greater bandwidth and a backup in case the main leg to Venezuela is not available. Senior analyst at Renesys Corporation, Doug Madory, said that the company has noticed that ETECSA, the…
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ST. KITTS-VISIT-PM on official visit to Kuwait ST. KITTS-VISIT-PM on official visit to Kuwait
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas started an official visit to Kuwait holding talks with that country’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak AL-Hamad Al-Sabah as the two countries seek to increase bi-lateral relations and boost cooperation in several areas. A government statement Wednesday said that the two leaders also discussed co operation in the economic,…
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ST. KITTS-POLITICS-St. Kitts –Nevis PM comments on death of Taiwanese fisherman
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis government Wednesday said it was ‘saddened” at the death of a Taiwanese fisherman killed by the Pilipino Coast Guard, in the southern part of the ROC Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) earlier this month. The Philippines coast guard says its crew acted in self-defense, believing the Taiwanese fishing boat was trying to ram…
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MONTSERRAT-DEVELOPMENT-Britain completes review of Montserrat’s Strategic Growth Programme
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Montserrat has received an improved rating following the end of the final review of the Strategic Growth Programme from Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID). But London has also indicated that Montserrat has work to do in several key areas including tax reforms. According to a DFID statement, the government “sustained its commitment to the reforms…
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JAMAICA-HOUSING-Government to write off mortgages for 50 home owners
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it will write off the outstanding mortgage balances for 50 homeowners as part of the country’s 50th anniversary of political independence. The programme being carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing’s Jubilee Housing initiative will also result in these homeowners acquiring the necessary titles. Minister responsibility for Housing, Dr.…
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GUYANA-POLITICS-President writes opposition legislators on anti-money laundering bill
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Donald Ramotar has written to members of the National Assembly urging them to ensure that the amendments to the anti-money laundering legislation is approved ahead of the international deadline. In his letter, read out by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, the head of state called on all legislators to put aside their differences and put the…
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HAITI-AID-World Bank approves new grants for maternal health, business development in Haiti
WASHINGTON, May 22, CMC – The World Bank has approved two new grants for maternal and child basic health services, and business development and investment in Haiti. The Washington-based financial institution said about 1.8 million women and children in the earthquake-ravaged, French-speaking Caribbean country will benefit from one grant from the International Development Association (IDA), approved by the Board of…
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HAITI-DEVELOPMENT-Brazil assures Haiti of long term commitment to national development
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has been assured of Brazil’s long-term commitment to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country as he continues his official visit to the South American country. A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, noted that Lamothe held talks that focused on strengthening ties with Brazil and encouraging…
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