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Largest commercial bank in T&T halts sale of foreign exchange
Port of Spain, Trinidad (CMC) -- The Central Bank of Trinidad and Trinidad and Tobago says it has “consistently supported the foreign exchange market” as one of the country’s largest commercial banks announced it was suspending the sale of…
International community should do more to assist small states, says Barbados minister
Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Members of the international community need to do much more than “study the situation” of developing states in economic crises; they need to develop a plan to assist them in debt recovery.
That view was…
Antigua-Barbuda continues to forge closer ties with other nations
St John’s, Antigua -- Prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne continues to foster closer relations with international leaders and countries as his government works towards tackling issues that affect Antigua and Barbuda and…
Jamaica on course to pass 9th IMF test
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Jamaica is on course to pass its 9th consecutive review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This, after successfully surpassing all the key economic targets set by…
Guyana can serve as a bridge between CARICOM and UNASUR, says president
Paramaribo, Suriname (GINA) -- President David Granger, in pledging Guyana’s support to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), stated that Guyana can serve as a bridge between UNASUR and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
On…
Health Ministry says Ja has made gains in sexual and reproductive health
Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Kevin Harvey, said Jamaica has come a far way in gaining improvements in sexual and reproductive health.
He noted, for example, that total fertility rate has…
Caribbean needs debt aid not studies or scorn, Barbados minister tells international community
Bridgetown, Barbados -- Barbados’ Finance Minister Chris Sinckler yesterday sent a strong message to the international community as the region continues a plea for debt relief: Don’t just “study the situation” of developing states in…
No government plot to kill opposition leader, says Trinidad PM
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar stated on Tuesday night that no one in her People’s Partnership government was involved in any plot to kill opposition leader Keith Rowley.
Speaking on…
Opposition leader made false claims to create panic, says Trinidad minister
Port of Spain, Trinidad -- Opposition leader Dr Keith Rowley’s latest allegation against the Trinidad and Tobago government is completely false and designed to create panic, according to communication minister, Vasant Bharath, who dismissed…
Senior Gov’t official in Antigua critical of LIAT new strategy
St John’s, Antigua (CMC) -- A senior Antigua and Barbuda government official Tuesday denounced the strategy by the financially strapped regional airline, LIAT, to sell and lease back one of its new aircraft bought under a US$100 million…
C’bean nurses praised as region has one of the world’s highest immunisation rates
Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- Caribbean regional nurses began a four-day meeting here amid praises that the region can boast of having one of the highest immunisation rates in the world.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary…
Gov’t moving to deal with illegal guns in Barbados
Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- The Barbados Government said Tuesday it is moving to curb the illegal entry of guns into the country and urged citizens to be part of the initiative.
Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs Adriel…
New visa system for Haitians
Roseau, Dominica (CMC) -- The Dominica government says it will soon announce a new visa system for Haitians wanting to enter the island.
Despite being a member of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, Haitian nationals…
Pay increases for public servants, higher pensions, more VAT-free goods among measures in Guyana…
Georgetown, Guyana -- Government has announced pay hikes for public servants that will see those on the lower end of the salary scale getting the biggest increase, and added almost two dozen types of goods to the list of items that Guyanese…
Bahamas opposition leader calls for attorney general’s resignation
Nassau, Bahamas -- The Bahamas opposition Free National Movement (FNM) leader Dr Hubert Minnis on Sunday called for Attorney General Allyson-Maynard-Gibson to step down over what he said is an “overt conflict of interest” regarding bankrupt…