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THE HUNT IS ON; Wade Mark tipped to replace Max Richards as President
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago's fifth President will be elected on February 15 and some of the top candidates in the race, according to sources, are House Speaker Wade Mark, former head of British Petroleum (BPTT) Robert Riley and political analyst Dr Hamid Ghany. Communications Minister Jamal Mohammed, at yesterday's post-Cabinet news conference at the Office of…
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Bahamas gov’t targets US$20m from legalised gambling to citizens
NASSAU, Bahamas — THE government of the Bahamas says it has prepared a two-part referendum that could legalise certain forms of gambling on the islands. National Security Minister Bernard Nottage says voters will be asked whether they support creation of a national lottery and the regulation and taxation of now underground gambling centres. He said in a speech late Wednesday…
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Court hearing delayed for former Haitian President Aristide
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide yesterday won a delay until next week in a court hearing to address accusations he exploited former street children for political gain. Aristide, who did not appear in court, has not been charged with a crime and a judge will ultimately decide whether any charges should be filed. His lawyer successfully argued…
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Government and opposition continue bickering over security reform initiative
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Government and opposition were continuing their barbs over the need to reform the security system in Guyana with the embattled Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee saying it is “very regrettable” that the opposition parties were not willing to support the new initiative. The Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change (AFC) have both…
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China provides multi-million dollar grant to Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – China is providing more than US$4.8 million to Grenada under an economic and technical agreement, a government statement has said here. It said that the accord was signed by Finance Minister Nazim Burke and China’s Ambassador to Grenada, Xu Jianguo. “On behalf of the government, I wish to place on record our profound gratitude to…
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EU delegation to quit Suriname as part of cost-cutting
(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Lackin confirms the European delegation in Suriname is about to leave the country. “I regret this decision and we are doing our utmost to keep the EU here in the current form.” Lackin says he was informed of the EU’s new plans a year ago. These plans include working from regional…
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Prime Minister warns of economic problems for St. Lucia
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jan 4, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony says St. Lucia has the largest fiscal deficit in the Caribbean as he prepares to address the nation on Sunday on the economic challenges facing the island. “Where as other Caribbean states might have a fiscal deficit of seven to eight per cent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product),…
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