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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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Gopee-Scoon: Syrian conflict can impact on Caribbean
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – Former Foreign Affairs Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon says the worsening Syrian crisis can impact negatively on members of the local Syrian and Lebanese community. But Andy Knight, director of the Institute of International Relations at UWI, St Augustine campus believes the repercussions would be minimal to this country. Gopee-Scoon, the Member of Parliament for Point…
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PM on Cabinet reshuffle: Lift-off time for PP Government
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday promoted Gary Griffith, her former national security adviser, to the post of National Security Minister, “fired” two ministers and reshuffled and split the portfolios of several United National Congress (UNC) frontliners in her third Cabinet reshuffle. Griffith, who replaced Emmanuel George, former state board chairman Gerald Hadeed and one-time…
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Rowley in knocking large Cabinet says: Return to polls only solution Leader of the Opposition
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Guardian – – Dr Keith Rowley says yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar was the clearest evidence of her People’s Partnership Government’s collapse in office, adding a return to the polls was the only option for T&T. “The Government has collapsed and the Prime Minister is totally out of her depth. The recent statement…
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EDITORIAL – Washington makes way for China
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Gleaner – AS THE Obama administration might have noticed, their man, Joe Biden, the vice-president, was not the star attraction in Port-of-Spain in late May when he visited for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. That was reserved, a few days later, for Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader. Mr Xi played to his billing. He announced US$3 billion…
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