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TRINIDAD-WEATHER-Government promises help as Trinidad mops up following deadly weekend rains
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 13, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it will do everything possible “to bring relief and support to every single citizen affected by the storm over the weekend” that left two people dead and millions of dollars in damage. ... Full story
GUYANA-PROTEST-Government condemns burning down of primary school
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 13, CMC – The Guyana government has condemned “in the strongest possible language” the burning down of the One Mile Primary School in the troubled Linden area over the weekend saying that more than 800 students will be affected. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-MEDIA-Regional broadcasters meet in Antigua
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 13, CMC – Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer will address regional broadcasters who are meeting here this week to discuss the development of the industry in a changing global environment. ... Full story
CARIBBEAN-MEDIA-Regional journalists pay tribute to veteran Guyanese broadcaster
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 13, CMC – The Association of Caribbean MediaWorkers (ACM) led the tributes to veteran Guyanese broadcaster and international public servant, Hugh Cholmondely, who died last Friday following a battle with lung cancer. He was 73. ... Full story
CRICKET-U19 CWC-RESULT West Indies beat Papua New Guinea by nine wickets – 1st round
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug 13, CMC – West Indies Under-19s defeated Papua New Guinea Under-19s by nine wickets in their second first round match of the ICC Youth World Cup at Endeavour Park here Monday. ... Full story
ST. KITTS-RIGHTS-Police deny claims of discrimination by Rastafarians
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Aug 13, CMC – The St. Kitts and Nevis police have denied claims of discrimination and victimization by a group of Rastafarians who plan to stage a demonstration here on Friday. ... Full story
HORSE RACING-USA-RESULT Bowen wins Emerald Downs Derby
AUBURN, Washington, Aug 13, CMC – Barbadian jockey Rocco Bowen captured the US$74 750 Emerald Downs Derby with 6-1 bet Makors Finale at Emerald Downs here Sunday. ... Full story
CANANEWS SCHEDULE AT 1200 ECT (1600 GMT).
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The following is the CANANews Schedule for Monday, August 13, 2012. ... Full story
CRICKET-U19-SCOREBOARD Papua New Guinea vs West Indies – 1st round
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Aug 12, CMC – Scoreboard of the first round match in the ICC Youth World Cup between Papua New Guinea Under-19s and West Indies Under-19s at Endeavour Park here Monday: ... Full story
Trinidad government showers Olympics Gold Medal winner with gifts
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 13, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government Monday showered its first Olympics Gold medal winner in 36 years with a number of gifts including a TT$2.5 million (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) house and 20,000 square feet of land. ... Full story
