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Cable and Wireless completes US$1.85bn acquisition of Columbus
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday April 2, 2015, CMC – The British telecommunication company, Cable and Wireless Communications, Plc (CWC) Tuesday announced it had completed its US$1.85 billion acquisition Columbus International Inc (CII). “This is a transformational deal for Cable and Wireless Communications. Columbus Communications is an outstanding business; not only do we add significant fibre optic submarine backhaul and terrestrial broadband…
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How Much the Caribbean Needs to Spend on Science and Technology
By the Caribbean Journal staff Caribbean governments must devote at least 1 percent of their Gross Domestic Product to science and technology, according to Dr Cardinal Warde of the CARICOM Science Foundation. Warde said that proportion was necessary for the region to make significant progress in this area. “I think if we can achieve those, some sooth of a one…
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Jamaica at forefront of environmental agenda, says PM Portia Simpson-Miller
MONTEGO BAY, March 31, 2015 – Prime Minister, Portia Simpson Miller, says Jamaica, as a small island developing state, has always been at the forefront of the global environmental agenda. Speaking yesterday at the opening of the first ever Inter-American Congress on the Environmental Rule of Law, at the Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay, Mrs. Simpson Miller said Jamaica’s presence…
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CARICOM Youth Ambassador gives back
April 1st, 2015 — In a very brief yet meaningful ceremony, CARICOM Youth Ambassador, Ms. Sonia Boddie officially presented a gift donation of a stove, to the Home Economics Centre, of her Alma Mater, the Cayon High School, on Tuesday March 31st, to the delight of teachers and students. During her presentation, Ms.Boddie remarked, “The school’s motto states, ‘Non Multa…
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Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba to develop multi-destination tourism packages
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Wednesday April 1, 2015, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago says it has signed a cooperation agreement with Cuba that will allow for the development of multi-destination tourism packages. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said that the agreement was signed in Havana by Tourism Minister Gerald Hadeed and his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero…
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UNESCO African Ancestry Project to be Launched in Nevis
(NATCOM) – St. Kitts, April 1, 2015: In an information statement released by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), Executive Director, Evelyn Henville said her organization is about to launch a project entitled “Educating the Population of St. Kitts and Nevis on Afro-Caribbean Ancestry” next Tuesday (April 07). Ms. Henville stated that implementation of the programme otherwise dubbed “The…
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Grenadian businessman lauds ‘noble’ intention of CSME
St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A leading Grenadian businessman says while implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy regimes may be slow, the intention behind these measures is noble. Former Chamber of Industry and Commerce president Nigel John told WINN FM's The Bigger Picture the area of trade is one key example. “In other words you get practice sending…
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New Antigua-Barbuda to Turks and Caicos Islands connection
V.C Bird International Airport will serve as an important hub for UK based carrier British Airways, as the airline, on Sunday, launched their inaugural flight service from Antigua to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The route is historic, as it will be the first, direct flight connection between the Eastern Caribbean and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Minister of Tourism,…
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CARCIP partners with local college to expand internet access in St Lucia
CASTRIES, St Lucia — The Saint Lucia ministry of public service, information and broadcasting is partnering with the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College to conduct a series of surveys, as part of an in-depth analysis of the nation’s urban and rural broadband Internet connectivity gaps. The exercise is being rolled out in communities across the island, including Micoud, Soufriere, Vieux…
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Canadian high commissioner commends CARICOM Single Market
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Canadian high commissioner to Jamaica, Robert Ready, has commended Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states on the significant advances made in the CARICOM Single Market, including the liberalization of the market for services and the free movement of goods and movement of skills. The high commissioner noted that substantial support for the Single Market had come through the…
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