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UNDER CONSIDERATION: Church group says PM considering Commission of Enquiry
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Prime Minister Bruce Golding is willing to consider the appointment of a Commission of Enquiry to probe the circumstances that led to the involvement of a United States law firm in the extradition of reputed gang leader Christopher “Dudus†Coke to the United States, Church officials have said. ... Full story
ST. KITTS-COURT-Appeal Court to rule in contempt matter on Monday
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal which sits here on Monday , following the formal opening of the new Law Year 2010/2011 is expected to hand down judgment in the Contempt of Court case involving former Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Dennis Merchant. ... Full story
BARBADOS-FINANCE-Former PM knocks CLICO salvage plan
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Former prime minister Owen Arthur has warned that some pensioners could find themselves penniless as a result of a reported multi-million dollar plan to salvage personal investments in CLICO International Life Insurance Company (CIL). ... Full story
THE BAHAMAS-ECONOMY-IMF says global economic crisis profoundly impacted Bahamian economy
WASHINGTON, CMC – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the global economic crisis has had “a profound impact†on the Bahamian economy. ... Full story
CRICKET-CLT20-RESULT South Australia Redbacks beat Highveld Lions by 11 runs - Group-B
CENTURION, South Africa, Sep 12, CMC – South Australia Redbacks completed an 11-run victory over Highveld Lions in the fourth match of the Champions League Twenty20 Championship on Sunday at SuperSport Park. ... Full story
JAMAICA-SECURITY-Kingston’s mayor to participate in debate on security
WASHINGTON, CMC – Mayor of Kingston Desmond McKenzie will join his counterparts from two other cities in the Americas for the Organization of American States (OAS) Lecture Series of the Americas, titled, “Perspectives from City Hall: Better Cities for Better Lives.†... Full story
HORSE RACING-CANADA-UPDATE Bajan Crawford stars in Saskatchewan Derby
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sep 12, CMC – Juan Crawford landed his second stakes victory for the year in Canada on Saturday’s eight-race card at Marquis Downs. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-USA-Thompson takes sole grip on third place
EAST BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sep 12, CMC – Winston Thompson took hold of third place in the jockeys’ championship with a brace on Saturday’s nine-race card at Suffolk Downs. ... Full story
CRICKET-CLT20-TOSS/teams Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, fielding vs Guyana – Group B
CENTURION, South Africa, Sep 12, CMC – Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chose to field in the fifth match of Champions League Twenty20 Championship against Guyana on Sunday at SuperSport Park. ... Full story
ST.LUCIA-TAIWAN-RELATIONS-Taiwanese foreign minister arrives for two-day official visit
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC - Foreign Minister of the Republic of China on Taiwan Timothy C.T. Yang arrives here Sunday for a two-day official visit. ... Full story
