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GUYANA-DEATH-Two gold miners killed in freak accident
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 25, CMC – At least two gold miners were killed over the weekend after heavy winds blew down trees at a camp in Cuyuni Mazaruni. ... Full story
JAMAICA-FINANCE-Caribbean Credit Unions told to tighten financial system
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jun 25, CMC – The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions has been told there is need for tighter run financial systems in the region in the wake of the of global financial crisis and the need to battle international terrorism and money laundering. ... Full story
ANTIGUA-TELECOMMUNICATION-Antigua ends Cable and Wireless monopoly on overseas calls
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Jun 25, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has ended the 25-year monopoly enjoyed by the British-based Cable & Wireless on international direct dial telephone calls. ... Full story
JAMAICA-CRIME-Government vows not to allow bloody weekend to stifle efforts to reduce crime
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 25, CMC – The Jamaica government said it would not allow the number of murders this weekend to frustrate efforts at curbing crime in the country. ... Full story
CRICKET-WIS/IND-RESULT India A beat West Indies A on one-over eliminator – 2nd T20
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 25, CMC – India A defeated West Indies A via the one-over eliminator in the final Twenty20 of the two-match series at Queen’s Park Oval here Sunday night. ... Full story
UNITED STATES-POLITICS-Obama could benefit from immigration policy
WASHINGTON, Jun 25, CMC -- President Barak Obama's immigration policy that could benefit young Caribbean nationals in the United States could pay off in key swing areas, according to a new opinion poll published here. ... Full story
DOMINICA-DEATH-Prime Minister leads tribute to former health minister
ROSEAU, Dominica, Jun 25, CMC – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Monday described former health minister John Fabien as a person who has made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Dominica. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-EDUCATION-Two Caribbean countries to benefit from IDB loans
WASHINGTON, Jun 25, CMC – The education sector in two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries will benefit from multi-million dollar loans from the Inter American Development Bank (IDB). ... Full story
GRENADA-POLITICS-Opposition voices concern over increased tuition fees
ST GEORGE'S Grenada, Jun 25, CMC – The main opposition New National party (NNP) Monday urged the government to reconsider the decision to increase tuition fees at the T. A Marryshow Community College (TAMCC) saying it would prevent many young people from securing higher education. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-CARICOM Secretary General visiting Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 25, CMC –Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Irwin La Rocque is due to meet with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller on the first day of his visit to Jamaica as part of a tour of regional countries that began last August. ... Full story
