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GUYANA-FINANCE- IMF approved US$73 million poverty loan for Guyana
The International Monetary Fund has approved a US $73 million three-year concessionary loan to Guyana, the Washington-based institution announced Thursday. ... Full story
BWee Update: Bridgetown, Port of Spain discuss airline\'s future
The Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago governments have been holding discussions over the future direction of the twin-island republic\'s national carrier BWIA, Minister of Tourism Noel Lynch has revealed. ... Full story
King hails Tri-Series as good build up for Champions Trophy
West Indies head coach Bennett King believes the Tri Series DLF Cup with India and Australia this month is an ideal precursor for the West Indies\' campaign to retain the ICC Champions Trophy which they won in England in 2004. ... Full story
ST KITTS-COURT-St Kitts-Nevis latest CARICOM country to join ICC
St Kitts and Nevis has become the latest Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), even in the face of possible sanctions from the United States. ... Full story
GUYANA-POLITICS-OAS urges Guyana to use recent poll to help build country
The Organisation of American States (OAS) has urged Guyanese nationals to use the 2006 polls to help bridge the historical, political and ethnic divide in the country. ... Full story
BERMUDA-STORM-Bermudians get ready for approach of Florence
Meteorologists on Thursday warned Bermuda residents to be prepared to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Florence as it continues to swerve north towards the island. ... Full story
ST VINCENT-DEVELOPMENT-St Vincent government to transform rural districts
With the dire need to decentralise public and private sectors in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Ralph Gonsalves administration says it is focusing on completely transforming rural districts. ... Full story
ST LUCIA-POLITICS-Taiwan\'s Embassy in St Kitts drawn into St Lucia\'s election campaign
Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony is concerned that Taiwan\'s Embassy in St Kitts and Nevis could be used to funnel funds into the opposition United Workers Party\'s election campaign. ... Full story
BARBADOS-LABOUR-Fire Officers returning to work after protest action on Wednesday
Operations at the Barbados Fire Service returned to normal on Thursday after most of the island\'s firefighters who were rostered for duty on Wednesday reported ill, forcing the closure of two fire stations in rural areas. ... Full story
GRENADA-ANNIVERSARY-Grenadians remember Hurricane Ivan\'s devastation
Grenadians stood still for a minute on Thursday in remembrance of the over 30 persons who lost their lives as a result of the passage of Hurricane Ivan. ... Full story
