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ST. KITTS-POLITICS-St. Kitts –Nevis PM comments on death of Taiwanese fisherman
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The St. Kitts-Nevis government Wednesday said it was ‘saddened” at the death of a Taiwanese fisherman killed by the Pilipino Coast Guard, in the southern part of the ROC Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) earlier this month. The Philippines coast guard says its crew acted in self-defense, believing the Taiwanese fishing boat was trying to ram…
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MONTSERRAT-DEVELOPMENT-Britain completes review of Montserrat’s Strategic Growth Programme
BRADES, Montserrat, CMC – Montserrat has received an improved rating following the end of the final review of the Strategic Growth Programme from Britain’s Department for International Development (DFID). But London has also indicated that Montserrat has work to do in several key areas including tax reforms. According to a DFID statement, the government “sustained its commitment to the reforms…
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JAMAICA-HOUSING-Government to write off mortgages for 50 home owners
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The Jamaica government says it will write off the outstanding mortgage balances for 50 homeowners as part of the country’s 50th anniversary of political independence. The programme being carried out by the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing’s Jubilee Housing initiative will also result in these homeowners acquiring the necessary titles. Minister responsibility for Housing, Dr.…
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GUYANA-POLITICS-President writes opposition legislators on anti-money laundering bill
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President Donald Ramotar has written to members of the National Assembly urging them to ensure that the amendments to the anti-money laundering legislation is approved ahead of the international deadline. In his letter, read out by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, the head of state called on all legislators to put aside their differences and put the…
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HAITI-AID-World Bank approves new grants for maternal health, business development in Haiti
WASHINGTON, May 22, CMC – The World Bank has approved two new grants for maternal and child basic health services, and business development and investment in Haiti. The Washington-based financial institution said about 1.8 million women and children in the earthquake-ravaged, French-speaking Caribbean country will benefit from one grant from the International Development Association (IDA), approved by the Board of…
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HAITI-DEVELOPMENT-Brazil assures Haiti of long term commitment to national development
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has been assured of Brazil’s long-term commitment to the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country as he continues his official visit to the South American country. A statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, noted that Lamothe held talks that focused on strengthening ties with Brazil and encouraging…
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World Bank approves new grants for maternal health, business development in Haiti
WASHINGTON, CMC – The World Bank has approved two new grants for maternal and child basic health services, and business development and investment in Haiti. The Washington-based financial institution said about 1.8 million women and children in the earthquake-ravaged, French-speaking Caribbean country will benefit from one grant from the International Development Association (IDA), approved by the Board of Directors of…
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DOMINICA-LIBERATION-Dominicans urged to embrace African heritage
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on Dominicans to embrace their African heritage. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary of African Liberation Day, Skerrit said he also wanted the celebrations to be part of the National calendar. “And I want to say that from henceforth this government shall continue to recognize and to play…
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DOMINICA-POLITICS-PM denies reports he is taking up job at United Nations
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has dismissed reports that he intends stepping down from office to take up a position at the United Nations. “One of the rumours that they have been spreading is that I intend to resign and go take up a job at the UN,” Skerrit said on a radio programme here on Tuesday…
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Cayman voters go to polls
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – More than 18,000 voters in this Caribbean-island are going to the polls Wednesday to elect a new government with political observers pointing to the possibility of a coalition administration emerging after the ballots are counted. Supervisor of Elections, Kearney Gomez, says his office is in a state of readiness and expects everything to go…
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