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Xenophobia in St Lucia condemned

Castries, St Lucia -- The Lucian People’s Movement (LPM) has condemned what it described as a shameful display of xenophobic behaviour that has crept into Saint Lucian society ever since the human trafficking incident, known locally as the…

Increased marijuana usage among Barbados school children

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- A survey has found there has been “a clear increase” in marijuana use among school children but that more than of the secondary students have not used illegal drugs or smoked cigarettes. The survey showed that…

CARICOM summit to address critical issues

Bridgetown, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime ministers from across the region will be taking several critical decisions on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), as well as a single position on several international…

Bahamas signs agreement with China to facilitate air travel

Nassau, The Bahamas -- The Bahamas government has taken what it described as a “significant stride” in strengthening tourism, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China that establishes a framework for passenger air service…

Cop to face court on ganja charges

Kingston, Jamaica -- The policeman who was arrested for possession of ganja along the Palisadoes main road on Sunday has been formally charged. Constable Robert Roach, 43, who is assigned to the Kingston Central Division, was yesterday…

UN asked to intervene in border dispute with Venezuela

Georgetown, Guyana (CMC) -- In an attempt to settle the border dispute with Venezuela, the government of Guyana plans to ask the United Nations to intervene in the matter. Foreign Minister Carl Greenidge in a statement to the National…

Rural Electrification Programme renamed

Kingston, Jamaica (JIS) -- The Government has changed the name and mandate of the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), to the National Energy Solution Company Limited (NESCL), with an expanded role to achieve energy efficiency. Making…

Bank robbery in Bermuda caught on security footage

Hamilton, Bermuda -- An armed robbery that occurred at Butterfield Bank in the Old Town of St George's, Bermuda, just after noon on Tuesday was caught on security CCTV footage, which somehow found its way into the public domain. While the…