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HORSE RACING-CANADA-RESULT Jones wins Natalma Stakes at Woodbine
ETOBICOKE, Ontario, Sep 15, CMC – The two-year-old filly C Karma, ridden by Barbadian Jono Jones for Trinidadian trainer Gregory De Gannes, won the CAN$167,500 Natalma Stakes at Woodbine on Sunday afternoon. ... Full story
DOMINICA-ELECTRICITY-Government plans action against electricity company
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – The Dominica government says it will take action against the island\'s sole electricity provider as a consumer group plans protest action against high rates. ... Full story
GRENADA-COURT-Lawyer seeks arrest of former PM
ST GEORGE\'S, Grenada, CMC - Attorney Anselm Clouden says he will seek to have former Grenada prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell detained if he fails to appear in court next Monday in a case involving the editor of a weekly newspaper here. ... Full story
ST LUCIA-DEVELOPMENT-St. Lucia’s rank drops in doing business globally
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The main opposition St. Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has called for improved efficiency in the way the island attracts foreign investors after an international report downgraded the island’s rank in the list of leading countries for doing business worldwide. ... Full story
BOXING-ST LUCIA-Barbados dominate boxing card
CASTRIES, St Lucia, Sep 15, CMC – Barbados won three of their four bouts as they turned in solid performances on a weekend tour here aimed at giving boxers from both countries much needed time in the ring. ... Full story
GRENADA-LABOUR-Private sector warns of industrial unrest
ST. GEORGE\'S, Grenada, CMC – The Grenada government has been warned to brace itself for industrial unrest as a result of the rising cost of living. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-SUMMIT-Barbados to host third regular SIRG conference
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC - Negotiations on the Declaration of Commitment for the Fifth Summit of the Americas will begin in Barbados on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the National Secretariat for the summit. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-WEATHER-St. Lucia launches fund to help CARICOM neighbours
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia government Monday launched a fund to provide assistance to three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have been affected by hurricanes and tropical storms in the past few weeks. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-ENERGY-Region could save billions on new energy initiatives
SAO PAULO, Brazil, CMC - Latin American and Caribbean countries could save an estimated US$36 billion over the next decade by adopting affordable and available technologies to improve their energy efficiency, according to a report released by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Monday. ... Full story
ST LUCIA-TRADE- Government outlines reasons for change on EPA
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Prime Minister Stephen King says assurances provided during various consultations with experts and members of the Cabinet had influenced St. Lucia\'s decision to support the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU). ... Full story
