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Education Ministry concerned about sex offenders in schools
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – The Ministry of Education here has expressed concern about reports that known sex offenders can be found teaching in schools across the island. Education Minister Franka Bernardine made the disclosure on Wednesday, during a leadership workshop for female candidates contesting the upcoming general election. . “From speaking with a former Chief Education Ffficer he said…
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New IRS laws could hurt Caribbean tourism industry
NASSAU, Bahamas, – The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has flagged a potentially crippling development within the United States tax legislation that could have far reaching implications for hoteliers and tourism attractions across the Caribbean. According to the Nassau Guardian, the BHTA has brought to the urgent attention of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association the fact that US…
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UWI research exposition to highlight regional development
KINGSTON, Jamaica – THE University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona will be putting the spotlight on regional development at its annual research exposition scheduled for Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8 on the Mona Campus. Under the theme, 'Pathways and Opportunities for Regional Development', Research Days 2013 will highlight various ways in which the university is using its…
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No CIDA pull out from Jamaica, says high commissioner
KINGSTON, Jamaica – CANADA'S High Commissioner, Robert Ready, has denied suggestions that the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is withdrawing from Jamaica. Ready said that since his arrival in Kingston last year, he has heard arguments that there is an impression that CIDA is pulling out of Jamaica. “I am here to tell you that is not an accurate impression:…
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EU to help boost competitiveness within OECS
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC-The OECS Secretariat and the European Union have entered into arrangement to among other things boost Private Sector competitiveness in the OECS Economic Union. The Castries based Secretariat and the European Delegation in Barbados have signed a funding Protocol to provide financial support to OECS Member States under the aegis of the 10th European Development Fund. OECS…
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More bodies recovered following boating accident
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Rescue teams have recovered four bodies in the aftermath of Tuesday’s incident which two boats collided along the Mazuruni River . In the latest report on the tragedy, the police said two bodies were found on Thursday and two others were recovered on Wednesday and Tuesday. The rescue teams including members of the Guyana Defense Force…
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Over 60,000 registered to vote
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC -More than 60,000 Grenadians have registered to vote in next month’s general election. According to Supervisor of Elections, Judy Benoit the list which was updated and published on Monday has 62,152 names She reminded voters to carefully examine the list and alert the Parliamentary Elections Office if irregularities are spotted as no changes will be made…
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Prime Minster promises to work with new administration in Nevis
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas says his administration will cooperate with the newly appointed Premier of Nevis, Vance Amory as he congratulated the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) on its victory in Tuesday’s Nevis Island Administration (NIA) election. “I once again extend warmest congratulations to you on the recent victory of the Concerned Citizens Movement. The…
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European Union providing budgetary funds to St. Kitts-Nevis
BRIDGETOWN, St. Kitts, CMC – The European Union says it has provided Euro 15 million (One Euro = US$1.34 cents) in budgetary support to the St. Kitts-Nevis government over a three month period last year. An EU statement said that the grant aid is aimed at assisting the country in diversifying its economy away from sugar into value added and…
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