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TRINIDAD-LABOUR-Cement manufacturer withdraws from talks, accuses workers of being terrorists
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 23, CMC – The Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) says it will not participate in talks with the powerful Oilfield Workers ... Full story
BARBADOS-HEALTH-Barbados records increase in dengue fever
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 23, CMC – Health authorities are reporting a slight increase in dengue fever since the start of this year and are appealing ... Full story
NEVIS-COURT-Premier urges calm after court ruling
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, Mar 23, CMC – Premier Joseph Parry is urging citizens to await the outcome of the Appeal Court ruling after the High Court ... Full story
Premier Parry tells Nevisians "be calm"
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, Mar 23, CMC – Premier Joseph Parry is urging citizens to await the outcome of the Appeal Court ruling after the High Court ... Full story
BAHAMAS-FINANCE-Bahamas sign accord with IDB for SMEs
NASSAU, Bahamas, Mar 23, CMC – The Bahamas says it has reached an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to finance the technical cooperation ... Full story
JAMAICA-EMPLOYMENT-Government rolls out much-hyped JEEP
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 23, CMC – Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has launched her administration’s Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) that would allow for as much as ... Full story
GUYANA-RIGHTS-Government planning public consultations on corporal punishment and same sex unions
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Mar 23, CMC – The Guyana government says it will begin consultations on the elimination of corporal and criminal punishments and the decriminalisation ... Full story
JAMAICA-ENERGY-Government seeking to divert shares in alumina company
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Mar 23, CMC – The Jamaica government says it is still interested in divesting its shares in Clarendon Alumina Partners (CAP). Science, Technology, Energy ... Full story
CRICKET-WIS/AUS-Wade poised for Test debut after Haddin remains at home
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Mar 23, CMC – Matthew Wade is set to make his Test debut against West Indies after Cricket Australia confirmed Friday that seasoned wicketkeeper Brad Haddin would not return to the Caribbean due to family reasons. ... Full story
CRICKET-WIS/AUS-TOSS/TEAMS Australia win toss, fielding vs West Indies – 4th ODI
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, Mar 23, CMC – Australia have won the toss and elected to field in the fourth One-Day International of the five-match series against West Indies at the Beausejour Cricket Ground here Friday. ... Full story
