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No respect for charity-seeking countries
KIGNSTON, Jamaica – THE bureau of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at its recent meeting, decried disparaging comments by foreign financial and economic commentators. Why is CARICOM not getting respect for its economic policy? Nobody is obliged to assist anyone else, but the willingness to help is usually stimulated by sympathy with someone who cannot help himself because of circumstances beyond…
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A campaign worth waging
Kingston, Jamaica – The charismatic and visionary St Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves is working hard to put the issue of reparations for slavery on the map. Last week's first ever Regional Reparation Conference is an important initial step. Nobody pretends that the campaign to obtain reparations for the Caribbean will be easy. Europe is in the middle of a…
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EU use of per capita income in determining eligibility for aid is misguided-LaRocque
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – SECRETARY General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States (CARIFORUM) Mr. Irwin LaRocque feels that new European Union (EU) external aid policies of using per capita income to determine ACP countries eligibility for development assistance is misguided. Even as he expressed CARIFORUM”s deep appreciation for the support of the…
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New ‘action’ mood in CARICOM?
KINGSTON, Jamaica – EVEN as Heads of Government of our Caribbean Community (CARICOM) appear to be moving away from a “pause mode” imposed three years ago in favour of a proactive approach on social and economic developments, they would, hopefully, avoid wasting scarce human resources and time in pursuit of new initiatives. My unsolicited suggestion is being humbly offered in…
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Tit-for-tat as “emailgate” scandal continues unabated
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has accused Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley of breaching established conventions in the latest tit-for-tat over the “emailgate” scandal that continues to stir political emotions in Trinidad and Tobago. Speaking at a public meeting of the ruling United National Congress (UNC) – the biggest partner in the three-party People’s…
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Caribbean Wellness Day 2013
This year, Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed on Saturday, 14 September and it marks the sixth anniversary of the initiative. Inaugurated in 2008, Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) is an annual event, observed on the second Saturday of September. Caribbean Wellness Day provides an advocacy opportunity to increase the awareness of the NCD burden in the Caribbean; mobilise and…
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As Govt, Opposition meet on crime…
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – AG proposes no bail for repeat offenders One strike and you’re out. Those intent on recommitting violent criminal and drug-related offences will not be eligible for bail. This was the recommendation the Government put forward to Opposition members at yesterday’s crime talks at the International Waterfront Centre, Wrightson Road, Port-of-Spain. Those who attended were…
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T&T finalises new gas deal with Venezuela
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – T&T and Venezuela have reached a deal to jointly produce gas from fields located between the two countries, Venezuelan Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez said. According to a Prensa Latina report, Venezuelan state-owned oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and Chevron Corp will produce the gas from unified offshore fields that contain nearly 12 trillian…
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