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BAHAMAS-ACCIDENT-Police search for captain of ill fated Haitian boat
NASSAU, Bahamas, Jun 15, CMC - Bahamian police have launched a search for the captain of the ill-fated boat that capsized in waters off North Abaco earlier this week killing at least 11 people. ... Full story
BARBADOS-DRUGS-Barbados to establish Drug Treatment Court
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 15, CMC – The Barbados government says it is examining the possibility of establishing a Drug Treatment Court (DTC) as an option to help non-violent offenders who have been charged with simple drug possession. ... Full story
TRINIDAD-SECURITY-Government denies losing arbitration on cancellation of Offshore Patrol vessels
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 15, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government has denied claims by a senior opposition legislator that it will have to pay out millions of dollars in compensation to a British-based company after cancelling orders for three offshore patrol vessels (OPV) for use by the Coast Guard. ... Full story
HAITI-DEVELOPMENT-Haiti to benefit from multi-million dollar grant from IDB
WASHINGTON, Jun 15, CMC - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$12 million grant to support Haiti’s efforts at modernising its energy sector and increase the availability and affordability of energy. ... Full story
GOLF-US OPEN-LEAD Ames fighting to avoid cut after opening round 74 (adds details)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jun 15, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Stephen Ames will be battling to stay in the US Open on Friday after a shaky opening round four-over 74 at the Olympic Club on Thursday. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-POLITICS- St. Vincent PM still optimistic about the future of the regional integration movement
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jun 15, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves believes just like the eminent Caribbean jurist and statesman, Sir Shridath Ramphal that all is not lost regarding the regional integration movement (CARICOM). ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-TRADE-Europe and its former colonies agree on joint declaration ahead of Rio+20 conference
By Peter Richards PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Jun 15, CMC – The international community is being urged to deliver on its commitment to help developing countries deal with the impact of climate change and other environmental issues as well as achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) by at least 2030. ... Full story
CRICKET-LICA-Hodge gets double but Anguilla push back strongly
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Jun 15, CMC – Javal Hodge completed a superb double century for St Kitts but Anguilla were pushing strongly for a draw after a measured reply in their Leeward Islands Cricket Association tournament fourth round clash here Thursday. ... Full story
United for Rio+20
By Peter Richards PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Jun 15, CMC – The international community is being urged to deliver on its commitment to help developing countries deal with the impact of climate change and other environmental issues as well as achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) by at least 2030. ... Full story
JAMAICA-ECONOMY-Bank of Government outlines strategies for lowering interest rates
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 15, CMC – The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) says a reduction in government’s demand for financing and the easing up of resources for private sector investment and growth, should create and sustain low inflation and interest rates as well as stabilise the foreign exchange rate on the island. ... Full story
