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GRENADA-POULTRY-Government wants to cut high import bill for chicken
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, July 16, CMC – The Grenada government is calling on poultry farmers to expand their range of products as the island moves to curtail imports of the commodity that last year amounted to EC$20 million (US$7.4 million). ... Full story
ST. KITTS-ECONOMY-Government welcomes Britain’s debt cancellation
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 16, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas has welcomed the decision by Britain to cancel the debt owed by the twin-island federation , saying it underscores continued confidence in restoring the local economy. ... Full story
TRINIDAD-CRIME-China calls for protection of its citizens in Trinidad and Tobago
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, July 16, CMC – China has called on the Trinidad and Tobago government to provide protection for its nationals after two of them were murdered during a robbery at their business place over the weekend. ... Full story
BRITAIN-ENERGY-British oil company halts work on a well in Guyana
LONDON, July 16, CMC – The British-based Tullow Oil PLC Monday said it had stopped drilling for oil in the Jaguar well off the coast of Guyana due to safety concerns even though it had already discovered some oil in the shallower parts of the well. ... Full story
JAMAICA-CRIME-Bloody weekend in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 16, CMC – At least three people were killed and three others injured during rival gangs went on a shooting spree over the weekend. ... Full story
CRICKET-WIS/NZL-TOSS/TEAMS West Indies win toss, batting vs New Zealand – 5th ODI
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Jul 16, CMC – West Indies won the toss and chose to bat in the fifth One-Day International against New Zealand at Warner Park here Monday. ... Full story
ANTIGUA-TOURISM-Antigua pleased with increase tourist arrivals so far this year
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, July 16, CMC - Antigua and Barbuda has recorded a 12 per cent increase in visitor arrivals for the first six months of the year with the island’s North America-based Tourism Director, Derede Samuel-Whitlock, saying the increase shows significant momentum has been gathered based on the two per cent increase recorded over the 2010 and 2011 season. ... Full story
CANANEWS SCHEDULE AT 1200 ECT (1600 GMT).
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, July 16, CMC – The following is the CANANews Schedule for Monday, July 16, 2012. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-CANADA-RESULT Husbands wins CAN$500 000 Prince of Wales Stakes
FORT ERIE, Canada, Jul 16, CMC – Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands captured the half-million Canadian dollar Prince of Wales Stakes when he steered 5-2 bet Dixie Strike to victory at Fort Erie here Sunday. ... Full story
Husbands wins second leg of Triple Crown
FORT ERIE, Canada, CMC – Barbadian jockey Patrick Husbands won perhaps his biggest race in recent seasons when he snatched the half-million Canadian dollar Prince of Wales Stakes on Sunday with three-year-old bay filly Dixie Strike. ... Full story
