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BERMUDA-POLITICS-Leaders deplore firebombing of MP's car
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept 17, CMC - National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief has deplored the early-morning firebombing of a government backbencher's car as an "appalling attempt at intimidation that will be investigated and strongly prosecuted". ... Full story
HAITI-DEVELOPMENT-Qatar provides funds for various projects in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Sept 18, CMC – Qatar is providing Haiti with US$12 million to help the earthquake-devastated country devlop its health, education and housing sectors. ... Full story
HAITI-GOVERNMENT-UN official says Haiti facing challenges on justice reform and poverty
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 18, CMC - A United Nations human rights official says while Haiti shows encouraging signs of progress, it is still facing challenges such as justice reform and poverty. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-ELECTRICITY-Government wants power company to help reduce electricity rates to consumers
NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 18, CMC – The Grand Bahamas Power Company has commissioned its US$80 million 52 megawatt power plant here with government urging the owners of the company to support plans to significantly reduce the cost of electricity on Grand Bahama Island. ... Full story
CMCfeature-ST LUCIA-BUSINESS-Problems still confront VAT implementation
By Ernie Seon CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Sept 18, CMC - Two week before St. Lucia implements the Valued Added Tax (VAT), a prominent chartered accountant is calling on citizens to demand that the Kenny Anthony government hold a referendum on the issue. ... Full story
CMCfeature- Axe the Tax
By Ernie Seon CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Sept 18, CMC - Two week before St. Lucia implements the Valued Added Tax (VAT), a prominent chartered accountant is calling on citizens to demand that the Kenny Anthony government hold a referendum on the issue. ... Full story
URGENT-CRICKET-WICB-Jamaican Muirhead confirmed as new Windies CEO
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Sep 18, CMC – The West Indies Cricket Board on Tuesday confirmed Jamaican management consultant Michael Muirhead as its new Chief Executive Officer. ... Full story
CRICKET-APPOINTMENT-WICB announces Muirhead as new CEO
ST.JOHN’S , Antigua, Sep 18, CMC- Management consultant Michael Muirhead has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board, (WICB) the regional governing body for the sports announced on Tuesday. ... Full story
JAMAICA-ENVIRONMENT-Government moves to clean up Pedro Cays
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 18, CMC – The Jamaica government says it will be moving swiftly to address the poor sanitary and environmental conditions at Pedro Cays, a seabird nesting and roosting area that also provides nesting grounds for several endangered turtle species such as hawksbills and loggerheads. ... Full story
GUYANA-AGRICULTURE-Guyana pleased with sugar and rice production
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept 18, CMC – The Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) has produced more than 52,000 tonnes of sugar for the current crop and officials are hoping that the production figure will surpass 160,000 tonnes, Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has said. ... Full story
