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GRENADA-POLITICS-Prime Minister attends independence celebrations in St. Kitts-Nevis
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Sept 19, CMC – Embattled Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has left here for St. Kitts-Nevis where he will participate in the 29th anniversary celebrations of that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued by his office. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-POLITICS-Government announces date for by election
NASSAU, Bahamas, Sept 19, CMC – The by-election to fill the seat vacated by former prime minister Hubert Inghram in the North Abaco constituency will be held on October 15, according to an official statement issued here. ... Full story
ST.KITTS-INDEPENDENCE-ST. Kitts-Nevis observers 29years of political independence
BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts, Sept 19, CMC – St. Kitts-Nevis is celebrating its 29th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Wednesday with Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas announcing a new initiative to stimulate the local economy in the face of the ongoing global economic and financial crisis. ... Full story
29 years later
BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts, Sept 19, CMC – St. Kitts-Nevis is celebrating its 29th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Wednesday with Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas announcing a new initiative to stimulate the local economy in the face of the ongoing global economic and financial crisis. ... Full story
BAHAMAS-FINANCE-Bahamas looking to strengthen ties with Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Sept 19, CMC – The Bahamas says it is looking forward to working with Brazil in developing the international financial services in both countries. ... Full story
SURINAME-CRIME-Police detain four on smuggling drugs through airport
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Sept 19, CMC - Law enforcement officials said they have arrested four people, including a woman, so far this week following stepped up surveillance at the country’s main airport. ... Full story
TRINIDAD-POLITICS-Whereabouts of TT diplomat in Geneva unknown
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sept 19, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago government says it is still awaiting confirmation that its Brussels-based diplomat, Therese Baptiste-Cornelis had submitted her resignation rather than return to Port of Spain for consultation as had been requested. ... Full story
ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Opposition Leader puts his case to remain at helm of opposition party
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Sept 19, CMC – Leader of the main opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), Lester Bird, says he will continue to lead the party despite “anxieties” among supporters regarding his health and age. ... Full story
CRICKET-WT20- Windies focus on fielding as clash with Australia looms
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Sep 19, CMC- The West Indies cricket team has been seeking to perfect fielding as it continues preparation ahead of its first match in the ICC World Twenty/20 tournament in Sri Lanka. ... Full story
CRICKET-HPC TOUR-RESULT Sagicor HPC drew with BCB Academy – 4th day, Tour match
KHULNA, Bangladesh, Sep 19, CMC – Sagicor High Performance Centre drew with Bangladesh Cricket Board Academy on the final day of their four-day, tour match Wednesday at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium here. ... Full story
