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Ruling party pays tribute to late government minister
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) says agriculture minister Michael Denis Lett, who died from prostate cancer on Monday will be remembered for “his selfless dedication to service, his wisdom and patience as a leader (and) his ability to work across the political divide”. It said Grenada would also remember Lett, 74, for his “heroic…
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House pays tribute to former MP Sam Lawrence
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – FORMER EAST Portland Member of Parliament (MP) Sam Lawrence was yesterday remembered by the House of Representatives for his contribution to Jamaica's legislative process. Opposition MP Karl Samuda, who served with Lawrence as MP between 1989 and 1997, and Government member Fitz Jackson, who entered the House in 1994, recalled that Lawrence was instrumental in…
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Labour union official voices concern over slow pace of negotiations
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – Vice President of the Trade Union Federation (TUF) Cyprian Montroupe says the grouping is disappointment with the progress of the negotiations for a salary increases for public servants given the February 15 deadline. Montroupe said the TUF has written to Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony urging that the government ensure that negotiations progresses smoothly. “We…
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Unions plan massive demonstration in support of teachers demand for increased salaries
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – The Belize government Tuesday urged education officials to ensure that schools remained opened and the safety of students assured as the National Trade Union Congress (NTU) announced it would be supporting teachers in the protest action for increased wages. The teachers, led by the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU), are staging a demonstration in the streets…
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FAO to continue assisting region develop agricultural sector
SANTIAGO, Chile, CMC – The effects of climate change on agriculture and its impact on food security were among matters discussed between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Irwin LaRocque and the Director General of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) José Graziano da Silva. A Guyana-based CARICOM Secretariat statement issued after the talks said that the two sides also discussed…
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COTED to meet in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) will hold a meeting in Trinidad and Tobago in March to examine energy issues in the region, according to Energy and Energy Affairs Minister Kevin Ramnarine Ramnarine addressing the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference said that the March 1 COTED meeting would…
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Government pleased with performance of local economy
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC –The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is pleased with the performance of the local economy and welcomed recent ratings by the US based rating agencies regarding the economic outlook for the oil-rich twin island republic. Finance Minister Larry Howai, wrapping up debate on the Finance Bill on Monday night, Howai said that the government’s…
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Government urges public sector union to conclude salary negotiations
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Tuesday urged the Dominica Public Service Union (DPSU) to accept the latest wage offer for public servants as the government concluded agreements with teachers and police officers. Skerrit has also warned that his administration would most likely trigger legislation that would allow for the establishment of a tribunal to deal with the…
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IMF issues new estimates for economic growth in St. Kitts-Nevis
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday revised downwards the estimate of economic growth for 2012 in St. Kitts and Nevis. An IMF delegation, which has ended a one week visit to the island, downgraded the growth from minus 0.7 to minus 0.9 percent, reflecting a decline in tourism in the third quarter. “However, an expected…
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