Japan same-sex couples recognised in two Tokyo districts

(BBC) Two districts of Japan's capital Tokyo have started issuing certificates recognising same-sex partnerships. They are designed to encourage landlords and hospitals to treat gay couples the same way as married ones. However, the…

Grenada government says debt exchange offer successful

(Caribbean 360) Government has announced that its debt exchange offer launched a month ago received the overwhelming support of local creditors. Holders of 94 per cent of the country’s U.S. Dollar Bonds due 2025 and 100 per cent of E.C.…

Lawyer insists EBC was wrong to extend voting time

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Nov 4, CMC – British Queen’s Counsel Timothy Straker is expected to continue his arguments Wednesday defending the position of the main opposition United National Congress (UNC) that the Elections and Boundaries…

Bacteria scare at KPH

(Jamaica Observer) At least three adult patients at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) have been infected with a strain of a multi-drug resistant bacteria, two of them in serious condition. A source close to the situation stated yesterday…

Christophe Harbour Marina Breaks Ground to Customs House

(ZIZ News) – On Tuesday afternoon, government officials, staff at Christophe Harbour, representatives of the Customs and Excise Department and general well-wishers gathered under a tent on the South East Peninsula for the ground breaking…

Plans to Boost the Agriculture Sector

(ZIZ News) – Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris says his government is taking steps to make Agriculture a more prominent part of the nation’s economy. During a recent press conference, Dr. Harris said he does not believe enough is…