Archive
NEW YORK-CARICOM-Put away the begging bowl, says Golding
NEW YORK, CMC – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Bruce Golding has issued a strong rebuke to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, telling them to put away the begging bowl that is symbolic of what he sees as shameful attempts to get international assistance. ... Full story
DOMINICA-UNITED NATIONS-Dominica wants an end to “lip serviceâ€
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Dominica has called on the international community to stop giving “lip service†to the word “change†and instead help developing countries overcome the global crisis by engaging in genuine trade and financial discussions. ... Full story
ANTIGUA-UNITED NATIONS-Antigua PM receives UN award
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has been awarded the United Nations 2008 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Achievement Award, becoming the first politician to receive the prestigious honour. ... Full story
UNITED NATIONS-JAMAICA-Put away the begging bowl, says PM Golding
NEW YORK, CMC – Jamaica’s prime minister Bruce Golding has issued a strong rebuke to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, telling them to put away the begging bowl that is symbolic of what he sees as shameful attempts to get international assistance. ... Full story
ST LUCIA-TOURISM-Minister paints encouraging picture of local industry
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - Tourism Minister Senator Allen Chastanet has painted an encouraging picture of the island’s industry with a prediction of an eight to 11 per cent growth in visitor arrivals this year. ... Full story
FOOTBALL-DIGICEL-RESULT Barbados beat BVI 2-1 – Group D
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Sep 27, CMC – Barbados beat the British Virgin Islands 2-1 in their opening Group D match of the Digicel Caribbean Cup at Warner Park Friday night. ... Full story
Antigua PM receives UN award
UNITED NATIONS, CMC - Antigua and Barbuda\'s Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has been awarded the United Nations 2008 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Achievement Award, becoming the first politician to receive the prestigious honour. ... Full story
Put away the begging bowl, says PM Golding
NEW YORK, CMC - Jamaica\'s prime minister Bruce Golding has issued a strong rebuke to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, telling them to put away the begging bowl that is symbolic of what he sees as shameful attempts to get international assistance. ... Full story
NEVIS-TOURISM-Premier Parry travels to Bermuda for tourism talks
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, CMC - Premier of Nevis Joseph Parry will leave here Monday to meet with the premier of Bermuda, Dr. Ewart Brown to discuss ways to develop Nevis’ financial and tourism sectors. ... Full story
BERMUDA-TRANSPORT-Government cuts motor vehicle fleet
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC - Government has announced it is to take 45 vehicles of its 500-strong fleet off the road as part of cost-cutting measures. ... Full story
