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Researchers marvel at world’s deepest sea vents – Scientists looking at new life forms below the sea
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Researchers steering a remote-controlled submarine around the world's deepest known hydrothermal vents have collected numerous samples from sunless depths of the Caribbean Sea where blazing hot, mineral-rich fluid gushes from volcanic chimneys that look like gnarled tree stumps. Jon Copley, chief scientist for the expedition of Britain's National Oceanography Centre, said yesterday that he believes that…
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The politics for CARICOM securing 0AS second spot
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Chronicle – THE ORGANISASTION of American States (OAS) is scheduled to hold its 43rd General Assembly in June when elections will take place for the posts of Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General (ASG). Neither of the incumbents—Secretary General Miguel Insulza, a former Foreign Minister of Chile, and Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin, the Suriname-born diplomat and former…
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CCJ head defends integrity of court
(Jamaica Gleaner) The President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has responded to concerns that the court is susceptible to political interference because of the small space in which it operates. Delivering a public lecture at the University of the West Indies last evening, Sir Dennis Byron, said he was aware of opposition to Jamaica’s adoption of the CCJ…
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Don’t Depend On Tariffs – EU Ambassador
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner – HEAD OF Delegation for the European Union to Jamaica Ambassador Paola Amadei has urged Jamaicans to develop the capacity to compete around the world and not to depend on tariff barriers to make domestic industries relevant. “It is not by applying tariffs that you will develop a competitive industry or a competitive agricultural sector. It has…
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DOMINICA-ENVIRONMENT-Dominica seeking COTED support for energy initiatives
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica will use a meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council on Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday for support for its renewable energy development programme. The Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat said the meeting “will discuss and seek agreement on a CARICOM Energy Policy. The ministers will also discuss regional targets for…
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MINISTERS GET DOWN TO ENERGY BUSINESS 2013
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Energy in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) comes under focus this week as portfolio Ministers meet in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, for a Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED). Officials in the Energy Sector met in Port-of-Spain on Wednesday ahead of the 41st Special Meeting of COTED on Energy which…
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Chavez’s return spurs doubts, speculation
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez's continued silence in the week since his return to Venezuela has only deepened the mystery about his health. While tweets and letters have been issued in Chavez's name, and officials insist they have had long meetings with him, no photos have emerged and even an ally as close as Bolivian President Evo Morales…
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Immigrants freed, Obama cites Navy threat as cuts loom
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Reuters) – President Barack Obama today warned of threats to Navy readiness and a storm broke over the government releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants due to budget pressure as automatic government spending cuts crept closer. In the latest event staged by the White House to warn of the possible damage to public services, Obama spoke at the…
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