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Former Finance Minister launches official campaign to lead opposition party
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Audley Shaw, the opposition Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) spokesman on Finance has declared that he is the right man to lead the 70-year-old political party to victory in the next general election. On Sunday, the former Finance Minister officially launched his campaign to challenge current JLP leader – Andrew Holness. In an address to thousands of…
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A welcome review by Grenada
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Grenada government took an important forward step last week in announcing its intention to review and make “necessary changes” to legislation that raised fears of potential disadvantage to free expression. In response to criticism by local, regional and international media interests, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell also promised to consult with Grenadian and regional media…
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Court reserves judgement on whether to lift injunction granted to opposition
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – A High Court judge has reserved judgment in a case in which the St. Kitts-Nevis government is seeking to lift an injunction granted to opposition legislators wanting to stop the implementation of proposed changes to the constituency boundaries ahead of the next general elections. Justice Darshan Ramdhani over the weekend said he would need a…
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CAL manager suspended
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – State carrier Caribbean Airlines has suspended one of its managers as an investigation continues into what has been described as a million-dollar fraud involving the use of bogus credit cards which has already cost CAL more than $12 million in losses. Sources familiar with the airline’s operations say due to CAL not adequately addressing validation…
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Opposition party concerned about LIAT’s service
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has expressed concern about the service provided by the regional carrier LIAT. UWP Leader Allen Chastanet says the operations of LIAT are critical to the tourism industry and the overall business market of St Lucia, notwithstanding, the dependency on LIAT for the delivery of professional and efficient service.…
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Guyana welcomes Fly Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica – GUYANA'S Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and other Government officials Thursday night hailed the opening up of a direct route from Jamaica to Guyana by Fly Jamaica airline. According to Hinds, the route represents an expected growth in tourism and commerce in the South American country. Hinds commended Fly Jamaica CEO Captain Ronald Reece for being “bold and…
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