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United National Congress (UNC) concerns
United National Congress (UNC) Friday met with the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) amid concerns that embattled UNC leader, Winston Dookeran would be launching a new political organisation with symbols \"close to that of the UNC\". ... Full story
CRICKET - Stanford not budging on decision to call off Super Stars match
Hitting out at what he said appeared to be \"a lack of efficiency and miscommunication on the part of the WICB\", Stanford Twenty20 financier Allen Stanford has refused to change his decision to cancel the Twenty20 Super Stars match against South Africa scheduled for November. ... Full story
CRICKET - Stanford not budging on decision to call off Super Stars match
Hitting out at what he said appeared to be \"a lack of efficiency and miscommunication on the part of the WICB\", Stanford Twenty20 financier Allen Stanford has refused to renege on his decision to cancel the Twenty20 Super Stars match against South Africa scheduled for November. ... Full story
JAMAICA-LABOUR-Teachers dispute still not settled
Teachers have warned that they would resort to industrial action if their wage dispute with the Jamaica government is not settled by mid-night on Sunday. ... Full story
JAMAICA-FINANCE-Opposition wants clarification on IDB decision to suspend loans to Jamaica
The main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has called on the government to say why the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has suspended loans to Jamaica. ... Full story
ST LUCIA-CRIME-St Lucia government announces new strategies to deal with crime
The St Lucia government says it will establish two new units within the island\'s police force to deal with the rising crime problem. ... Full story
OECS-TRADE-New publication discusses global trade issues from an OECS perspective
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has launched a new publication aimed at providing a better understanding of global trade issues for the people of the sub-region. ... Full story
JAMAICA-RELATIONS-Jamaica and United States sign border security agreement
National Security Minister Dr. Peter Phillips and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Brenda LaGrange Johnson have signed a US$529,300 agreement to assist Jamaica in securing its borders against drug trafficking. ... Full story
TRINIDAD-CRIME-Venezuelans on drug charges remanded into custody
Four Venezuelan nationals will re-appear in a Magistrates\' Court on September 8 charged with trafficking TT$1.5 million (US$250,000) worth of compressed marijuana. ... Full story
TRINIDAD-ARTS-Trinidad seeking to woo foreign film-makers
The newly formed Trinidad and Tobago Film Company (TTFC) has been launched here promising to woo foreign film makers and seeking also increased foreign and local private sector investment. ... Full story
