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Kingston, Jamaica -- Former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association Dr Dorothy Raymond has died. She passed away yesterday. On Monday, the Jamaica Teachers’ Association expressed how saddened they are by the death of Dr Raymond, who…

Kingston, Jamaica -- With the vision of creating “a leading per capita export country known for its commitment to creativity, innovation and exceptional quality”, the Jamaican government has launched the second phase of the National Export…

Nassau, Bahamas -- Bahamas Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder will rule on September 4 whether to approve the government’s request to appoint a provisional liquidator to manage the affairs of bankrupt megaresort Baha Mar. Winder heard…

Roseau, Dominica (AP) -- Wind and rain lashed Dominica and nearby islands Monday along the eastern edge of the Caribbean as Danny weakened to a tropical depression and headed east. There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant…

Castries, St Lucia (GIS) -- Saint Lucia’s House of Assembly met on Tuesday, to debate the report of the Constitutional Review Commission. The House authorized the establishment of a Commission in 2004, to examine Saint Lucia’s constitution…

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Enhancing the country’s competitiveness and expanding exports are crucial for improving the economic welfare of the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, said minister of trade, industry, investment and communications,…

Nassau, Bahamas -- Luxury brand Rosewood has filed a motion in the Delaware Court seeking to terminate its licence agreement with the bankrupt Baha Mar megaresort development in The Bahamas. The motion, which was filed in the US court,…

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Ministry of National Security has denied that Minister of National Security Peter Bunting announced plans for the construction of a new maximum security prison on Wednesday. Responding to the front page story…

St George’s, Grenada (GIS) -- JetBlue Airways, with direct flights from New York to Grenada on Thursdays and Sundays, will soon be offering an additional service, according to civil aviation minister, Yolande Bain-Horsford. On Tuesday, the…

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that it has halted funding to the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) over its failure to produce audited statements. TTFA receives an annual…

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- Hurricane Danny continues to churn towards the Eastern Caribbean, but while maintaining its strength forecasters say it could ultimately fall apart because conditions in the region are not favourable for…

Kingston, Jamaica -- Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson says the ministry is working to dispel the myths surrounding the transmission of the chikungunya virus after a survey done in the aftermath of the outbreak showed that more 50 per…

Kingstown, St Vincent -- In order to enhance coordination in combating the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) bilateral workshop with the United…

Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Trade Minister Vasant Bharath has described the current shortage of foreign exchange in Trinidad and Tobago as a typical phenomenon of a pre-election period. General elections are due to be held on September 7.…

Castries, St Lucia (CMC) -- The St Lucia government Wednesday urged citizens not to be complacent as Tropical Storm Danny gains strength as it approaches the Lesser Antilles. “We are nearly at the halfway point of the 2015 Atlantic…