Suriname president fires acting House speaker

Paramaribo, Suriname -- In a move said to avoid a possible legislative vacuum, the president of Suriname on Sunday night dismissed acting speaker of the newly elected parliament. As the oldest elected legislator, Paul Somohardjo was sworn…

Electricity disrupted, houses damaged in Guyana storm

Georgetown, Guyana -- Major repairs are being carried out today after high winds tore off roofs, downed power lines, billboards and other structures, and disrupted electricity supply yesterday afternoon. The East Bank Demerara, North…

Grenada to get funds from IMF

Washington, United States (CMC) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday announced that Grenada would receive US$2.8 million after the island successfully completed the second review of its economic performance under a three-year…

Windies to play crucial tri-series against Zimbabwe, Pakistan

Bridgetown, Barbados (CMC) -- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has announced that the West Indies team will take part in a three-nation series with Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The tri-series will take place from mid-august to September this…

Development Bank supports Anglican Church regional meeting

Basseterre, St. Kitts -- St. Kitts plays host to the 49th Session of the Diocesan Synod of the Anglican Diocese of the North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba in the period September 27 to October 1 this year, and the Development bank of St.…

WICB Foundation Coaching Course being held on Nevis

Sports Page -- A two day coaching course dubbed ‘The WICB Foundation Coaching Course’ commenced at the Red Cross headquarters at Chapel Street in Charlestown on Monday 29th June. Leewards islands Territorial Development officer, Junie…