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UK-AVIATION-Caribbean Airlines launches Gatwick-to-Port of Spain service
LONDON, June 17, CMC – Caribbean Airlines on Saturday completed its first run of a new non-stop, twice-weekly service to Trinidad from Gatwick Airport, 47 kilometres (29 miles) south of here. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-HAITI-Bahamian police seek captain who ‘organized’ deadly Haitian migrant trip
NASSAU, Bahamas, June 17, CMC – Bahamian police have alleged that the father of five children who perished at sea two Sundays’ ago in a Haitian boat tragedy was the organiser of the ill-fated trip. ... Full story
CMCFeature-US-IMMIGRATION-Rising chorus welcomes new deportation policy
by Nelson A. King WASHINGTON, June 17, CMC – No one outside the Beltway that rings the US capital – metaphor for the political cocoon that is Washington – saw it coming. But with the June 15 announcement of an end to deportations for some young illegal immigrants, many of them from the Caribbean, there's been nothing short of praise for President Barack Obama’s decision from human rights and immigration advocates, community activists and lawmakers. ... Full story
GOLF-US OPEN-UPDATE 2 Ames seeking to salvage pride after third round fiasco
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jun 17, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Stephen Ames will launch his final round at the US Open with a midday tee time as he attempts to salvage some pride after slumping to the bottom of the leaderboard following Saturday’s third round. ... Full story
CANANews Wire Service News Schedule at 1200 ECT (1600 GMT)
Following is the CANANews Wire Service News Schedule at 1200 ECT (1600 GMT): ... Full story
HAITI-CRIME-Haiti police probing death of slain Florida Highway Patrol trooper
PORT-AU-PRINCE, June 17, CMC – Haitian police, assisted by American investigators, have begun a probe into the death of a Haitian-American man – a South Florida Highway Patrolman - killed while visiting his ailing wife here a week ago. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-CANADA-RESULT Griffith wins CAN$150 000 Victoria Stakes
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 17, CMC – Barbadian Chris Griffith captured the CAN$156 000 Victoria Stakes when he steered 5-1 bet Ray’s Away to victory at Woodbine racetrack on Saturday. ... Full story
BARBADOS-DRUGS-Marijuana found hidden in Jamaican oranges at supermarkets
BRIDGETOWN, June 17, CMC – Barbados police have discovered marijuana hidden in oranges imported from Jamaica at four supermarkets, the Sunday Sun newspaper reported, quoting a senior police official. It said the drugs were worth 800,000 Barbados dollars (400,000 US dollars) on the street. ... Full story
CRICKET-LICA-Anguilla force draw but St Kitts take points
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Jun 17, CMC – Purposeful batting secured Anguilla a hard fought draw with St Kitts on the final day of their fourth round match in the Leeward Islands Cricket Association tournament here Friday. ... Full story
CRICKET-WIS/IND-LUNCH India A (230) vs West Indies A 127-2 – 2nd day, 3rd “Test”
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, Jun 17, CMC – West Indies A, responding to India A’s 230, reached 127 for two at lunch on the second day of the third and final unofficial Test at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium here Sunday. ... Full story
